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What color is BDB39B?

The RGB color code for color number #BDB39B is RGB(189, 179, 155). In the RGB color model, #BDB39B has a red value of 189, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 18.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.4° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDB39B has a hue of 42.4° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDB39B is cool or warm?

Color BDB39B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDB39B? (For interior and product design)

BDB39B has an LRV of nearly 45. 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

#BDB39B

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #BDB39B with dark and light Color




Is #BDB39B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDB39B 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 #BDB39B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 179, 155)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.29%
Yellow
17.99%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(42.35deg, 20.5 %, 67.5 %)

Hue
42.35°
Saturation
20.48 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 79, 50)
Red
40 (15.8%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
50 (19.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.35°
Saturation
17.99 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 42.35°

W: 60.78 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 43.02

Y : 45.43

Z : 37.51

YXY

Y1 : 45.43

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 29.80%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 45.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.1Y 7.2/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 73.17

A : -0.45

B : 13.54

CIE-Lch

L : 73.17

C : 13.55

H : 91.92

CIE-Luv

L : 73.17

U : 7.4

V : 19.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.4

A : -4

B : 14.18






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDB39B


Here are the colors similar to BDB39B. 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 - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDB39B.


#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDB39B.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDB39B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDB39B.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDB39B.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDB39B


Here are the paint colors similar to BDB39B. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDB39B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDB39B to Benjamin Moore


#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDB39B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDB39B to Valspar


#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDB39B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDB39B to Behr


#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDB39B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDB39B to Dunn-Edwards


#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDB39B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDB39B to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDB39B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDB39B to PPG Paints


#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDB39B 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



BDB39B
Khaki*

9BA5BD
Cool 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 #BDB39B?

Color that best contrast with #BDB39B is #9BA5BD, color name is Cool 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 #BDB39B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDB39B is #9BA5BD, color name is Cool Gray*.





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