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What color is BDB98F?

The RGB color code for color number #BDB98F is RGB(189, 185, 143). In the RGB color model, #BDB98F has a red value of 189, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 24.3% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 25.8 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDB98F has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDB98F is cool or warm?

Color BDB98F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDB98F? (For interior and product design)

BDB98F has an LRV of nearly 47. 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.



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#BDB98F

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #BDB98F with dark and light Color




Is #BDB98F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDB98F 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 #BDB98F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 185, 143)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.12%
Yellow
24.34%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(54.78deg, 25.8 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
54.78°
Saturation
25.84 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 91, 48)
Red
40 (15.6%)
Yellow
91 (35.5%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.78°
Saturation
24.34 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 54.78°

W: 56.08 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 43.29

Y : 47.5

Z : 32.87

YXY

Y1 : 47.5

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 27.45%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 47.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.4GY 7.3/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 74.51

A : -5.42

B : 21.88

CIE-Lch

L : 74.51

C : 22.54

H : 103.9

CIE-Luv

L : 74.51

U : 4.69

V : 31

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.92

A : -8.48

B : 19.96






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDB98F


Here are the colors similar to BDB98F. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDB98F.


#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDB98F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDB98F.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDB98F.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDB98F.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDB98F


Here are the paint colors similar to BDB98F. 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 BDB98F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDB98F to Behr


#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDB98F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDB98F to Valspar


#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDB98F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDB98F to Benjamin Moore


#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDB98F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDB98F to PPG Paints


#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDB98F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDB98F to Sherwin Williams


#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDB98F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDB98F to Dunn-Edwards


#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDB98F 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



BDB98F
Sage Green*

8F93BD
Blue Bell*


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 #BDB98F?

Color that best contrast with #BDB98F is #8F93BD, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #BDB98F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDB98F is #8F93BD, color name is Blue Bell*.





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