Color Name: Light Taupe
Hex Color Code: #B38B6D
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 139, 109)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.3%, 39.1%, 29.8%






What color is Light Taupe?

Light Taupe color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Light Taupe is #B38B6D, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 139, 109).

In the RGB color model, Light Taupe has a red value of 179, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.3% magenta, 39.1% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Taupe has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 39.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


Light Taupe is cool or warm?

The color Light Taupe is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Light Taupe?

Light Taupe has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Light Taupe color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB



RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 139, 109)
Red 179 (70.2%)
Green 139 (54.5%)
Blue 109 (42.7%)
Alpha 1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan 0.00%
Magenta 22.35%
Yellow 39.11%
Key 29.80%

HSL

HSL(25.71deg, 31.5 %, 56.5 %)

Hue 25.71°
Saturation 31.53 %.
Lightness 56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 100, 66)
Red 77 (30.3%)
Yellow 100 (39.3%)
Blue 66 (25.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue 25.71°
Saturation 39.11 %.
Brightness / Value 70.20 %.

HWB H: 25.71°
W: 42.75 %
B: 29.80 %
XYZ X : 30.58
Y : 29.15
Z : 18.48
YXY Y1 : 29.15
X : 0.39
Y2 : 0.37
CMY C : 29.80%
M : 45.49%
Y : 57.25%

LRV ~ 29.2 %
Munsell Color System 8.6YR 5.9/4.1
CIE-Lab L : 60.92
A : 11.09
B : 21.88
CIE-Lch L : 60.92
C : 24.52
H : 63.12
CIE-Luv L : 60.92
U : 28.45
V : 26.15
Hunter-Lab L : 53.99
A : 6.62
B : 17.5



Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Taupe


Here are the colors similar to Light Taupe . 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Taupe to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Taupe to Pantone PMS


#B78E6C
PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#B29070
PANTONE 10130 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#BF9474
PANTONE 4655 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Taupe to British Standard 4800


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


RAL Design


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Taupe to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Taupe to RAL Classic


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Light Taupe


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Taupe . 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


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Taupe to Valspar


#B58A6B
Cinnamon Scone (V085-4)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#B48765
Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#B8896B
Coffee Gelato (2004-7C)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)


Behr


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Taupe to Behr


#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#B99072
Sugar Maple (S230-5)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B49073
Poncho (S240-5)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Taupe to Benjamin Moore


#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BD9174
Wilderness Cabin (1168)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)





PPG Paints


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Taupe to PPG Paints


#B98D68
Fire Dust (PPG1081-5)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BA8F68
Tropical Tan (PPG1080-5)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Taupe to Dunn-Edwards


#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Light Taupe color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Taupe to Sherwin Williams


#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#A78C71
Double Latte (SW 9108)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#A88E76
Nearly Brown (SW 9093)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Light Taupe - #B38B6D color palettes and coordinating colors



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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.

B36D95
B36D72
B38B6D
B3AE6D
95B36D
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.

B38B6D
6DB38B
8B6DB3
Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

B38B6D
72B36D
6D95B3
AE6DB3
Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

B38B6D
BB977C
C2A28A
CAAE99
D1B9A7
D9C5B6
E1D1C5
E8DCD3
F0E8E2
F7F3F0
FFFFFF
B38B6D
A17D62
8F6F57
7D614C
6B5341
5A4636
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