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HEX BE8400 - #BE8400, RGB(190,132,0) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #BE8400
RGB Color Code: RGB(190, 132, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 30.5%, 100.0%, 25.5%






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What color is BE8400?

The RGB color code for color number #BE8400 is RGB(190, 132, 0). In the RGB color model, #BE8400 has a red value of 190, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.5% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 37.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BE8400 has a hue of 41.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.



Color BE8400 is cool or warm?

Color BE8400 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BE8400? (For interior and product design)

BE8400 has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#BE8400

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #BE8400 with dark and light Color




Is #BE8400 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BE8400 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 #BE8400 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(190, 132, 0)
Red
190 (74.5%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.53%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(41.68deg, 100.0 %, 37.3 %)

Hue
41.68°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
37.25 %.

RYB

RYB(123, 163, 48)
Red
123 (48.2%)
Yellow
163 (64.1%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.68°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 41.68°

W: 0.00 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 29.49

Y : 27.45

Z : 3.74

YXY

Y1 : 27.45

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 25.49%

M : 48.24%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 27.4 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 5.8/13.6

CIE-Lab

L : 59.39

A : 13.53

B : 64.94

CIE-Lch

L : 59.39

C : 66.34

H : 78.23

CIE-Luv

L : 59.39

U : 48.51

V : 59.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.39

A : 8.77

B : 32.44






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BE8400


Here are the colors similar to BE8400. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 8.71 (91.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BE8400.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BE8400.


#C18722
PANTONE 3547 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B47E00
PANTONE 7551 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BE8400.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BE8400.


#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BE8400.


#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BE8400


Here are the paint colors similar to BE8400. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BE8400 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BE8400 to Sherwin Williams


#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BE8400 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BE8400 to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BE8400 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BE8400 to Valspar


#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#D08301
Yam (M256)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#B97D2A
Pumpkin Squash (3009-5)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#D1902D
Stone Ground (V052-5)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BE8400 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BE8400 to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BE8400 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BE8400 to Benjamin Moore


#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#D68A1A
Desert Sunset (2155-10)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BE8400 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BE8400 to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#CA9234
Alameda Ochre (DET 482)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#D19431
Jackpot (DE 5321)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BE8400 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



BE8400
Dark Goldenrod*

003ABE
Persian Blue*


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 #BE8400?

Color that best contrast with #BE8400 is #003ABE, color name is Persian Blue*
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 #BE8400?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BE8400 is #003ABE, color name is Persian Blue*.





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