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What color is BE8973?

The RGB color code for color number #BE8973 is RGB(190, 137, 115). In the RGB color model, #BE8973 has a red value of 190, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.9% magenta, 39.5% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.6° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BE8973 has a hue of 17.6° (degrees), 39.5 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.



Color BE8973 is cool or warm?

Color BE8973 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BE8973? (For interior and product design)

BE8973 has an LRV of nearly 30. 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

#BE8973

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #BE8973 with dark and light Color




Is #BE8973 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BE8973 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 #BE8973 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(190, 137, 115)
Red
190 (74.5%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.89%
Yellow
39.47%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(17.6deg, 36.6 %, 59.8 %)

Hue
17.6°
Saturation
36.59 %.
Lightness
59.80 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 93, 61)
Red
77 (30.2%)
Yellow
93 (36.3%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.6°
Saturation
39.47 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 17.6°

W: 45.10 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 33.28

Y : 30.08

Z : 20.27

YXY

Y1 : 30.08

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.49%

M : 46.27%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 30.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.8YR 6.0/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 61.72

A : 17.4

B : 19.8

CIE-Lch

L : 61.72

C : 26.36

H : 48.7

CIE-Luv

L : 61.72

U : 37.13

V : 22.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.84

A : 12.33

B : 16.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BE8973


Here are the colors similar to BE8973. 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.



#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#DA8A67
Pale Copper
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BE8973.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BE8973.


#C48571
PANTONE 2439 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#C58B68
PANTONE 7515 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BE8973.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BE8973.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BE8973.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BE8973


Here are the paint colors similar to BE8973. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BE8973 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BE8973 to PPG Paints


#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color BE8973 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BE8973 to Behr


#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#B58271
Auburn Glaze (S180-5)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C88567
Cabana Melon (MQ4-39)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#B08872
Minestrone (S200-5)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BE8973 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BE8973 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C6876F
Secluded Canyon (DE 5186)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BE8973 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BE8973 to Valspar


#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BB8273
Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BE8973 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BE8973 to Benjamin Moore


#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#BD9174
Wilderness Cabin (1168)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#D18C6C
Pumpkin Patch (055)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BE8973 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BE8973 to Sherwin Williams


#CC896C
Subdued Sienna (SW 9009)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BE8973 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



BE8973
Antique Brass*

73A8BE
Moonstone 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 #BE8973?

Color that best contrast with #BE8973 is #73A8BE, color name is Moonstone 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 #BE8973?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BE8973 is #73A8BE, color name is Moonstone Blue*.





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