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What color is BDC3A8?

The RGB color code for color number #BDC3A8 is RGB(189, 195, 168). In the RGB color model, #BDC3A8 has a red value of 189, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.8% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73.3° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDC3A8 has a hue of 73.3° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color BDC3A8 is cool or warm?

Color BDC3A8 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDC3A8? (For interior and product design)

BDC3A8 has an LRV of nearly 53. 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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#BDC3A8

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #BDC3A8 with dark and light Color




Is #BDC3A8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDC3A8 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 #BDC3A8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 195, 168)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.08%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
13.85%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(73.33deg, 18.4 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
73.33°
Saturation
18.37 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 74, 45)
Red
30 (11.6%)
Yellow
74 (28.9%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
73.33°
Saturation
13.85 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 73.33°

W: 65.88 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 47.57

Y : 52.68

Z : 44.71

YXY

Y1 : 52.68

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 23.53%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 52.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.4GY 7.6/3

CIE-Lab

L : 77.68

A : -6.83

B : 12.87

CIE-Lch

L : 77.68

C : 14.57

H : 117.95

CIE-Luv

L : 77.68

U : -2.07

V : 19.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.58

A : -10.02

B : 14.28






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDC3A8


Here are the colors similar to BDC3A8. 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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDC3A8.


#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDC3A8.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDC3A8.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDC3A8.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDC3A8.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDC3A8


Here are the paint colors similar to BDC3A8. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BDC3A8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDC3A8 to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#C9C8B1
Mint Frost (6001-3B)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDC3A8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDC3A8 to Benjamin Moore


#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#C8CAB2
Soft Fern (2144-40)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#CBCDAE
Guilford Green (HC-116)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDC3A8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDC3A8 to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#CDCDB4
Acanthus (SW 0029)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDC3A8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDC3A8 to PPG Paints


#C3C7B2
Pale Pine (PPG1030-2)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#C8CAB5
Whispering Pine (PPG1125-3)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDC3A8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDC3A8 to Behr


#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#CBD1BA
Chinese Jade (PPU10-09)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDC3A8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDC3A8 to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#CED2AB
Olive Martini (DE 5562)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDC3A8 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



BDC3A8
Dark Beige*

AEA8C3
Pastel Lilac*


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 #BDC3A8?

Color that best contrast with #BDC3A8 is #AEA8C3, color name is Pastel Lilac*
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 #BDC3A8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDC3A8 is #AEA8C3, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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