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What color is BDAB93?

The RGB color code for color number #BDAB93 is RGB(189, 171, 147). In the RGB color model, #BDAB93 has a red value of 189, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 22.2% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDAB93 has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 22.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDAB93 is cool or warm?

Color BDAB93 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDAB93? (For interior and product design)

BDAB93 has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#BDAB93

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #BDAB93 with dark and light Color




Is #BDAB93 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDAB93 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BDAB93 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 171, 147)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.52%
Yellow
22.22%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(34.29deg, 24.1 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
24.14 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 83, 53)
Red
47 (18.3%)
Yellow
83 (32.5%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
22.22 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 34.29°

W: 57.65 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 40.82

Y : 42.05

Z : 33.57

YXY

Y1 : 42.05

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 32.94%

Y : 42.35%


LRV

~ 42.1 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 6.9/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 70.91

A : 2.63

B : 14.73

CIE-Lch

L : 70.91

C : 14.96

H : 79.88

CIE-Luv

L : 70.91

U : 12.5

V : 20.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.85

A : -1.13

B : 14.7






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDAB93


Here are the colors similar to BDAB93. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDAB93.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDAB93.


#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDAB93.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDAB93.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDAB93.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDAB93


Here are the paint colors similar to BDAB93. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color BDAB93 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDAB93 to Behr


#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDAB93 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDAB93 to Sherwin Williams


#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDAB93 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDAB93 to Dunn-Edwards


#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDAB93 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDAB93 to Valspar


#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDAB93 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDAB93 to PPG Paints


#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDAB93 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDAB93 to Benjamin Moore


#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDAB93 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BDAB93
Khaki*

93A5BD
Cadet Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BDAB93?

Color that best contrast with #BDAB93 is #93A5BD, color name is Cadet Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BDAB93?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDAB93 is #93A5BD, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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