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What color is BB9229?

The RGB color code for color number #BB9229 is RGB(187, 146, 41). In the RGB color model, #BB9229 has a red value of 187, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 41. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.9% magenta, 78.1% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.2° (degrees), 64.0 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB9229 has a hue of 43.2° (degrees), 78.1 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB9229 is cool or warm?

Color BB9229 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB9229? (For interior and product design)

BB9229 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#BB9229

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #BB9229 with dark and light Color




Is #BB9229 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB9229 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 #BB9229 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 146, 41)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
146 (57.3%)
Blue
41 (16.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.93%
Yellow
78.07%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(43.15deg, 64.0 %, 44.7 %)

Hue
43.15°
Saturation
64.04 %.
Lightness
44.71 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 147, 52)
Red
95 (37.4%)
Yellow
147 (57.7%)
Blue
52 (20.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.15°
Saturation
78.07 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 43.15°

W: 16.08 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 31.17

Y : 31.28

Z : 6.49

YXY

Y1 : 31.28

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 42.75%

Y : 83.92%


LRV

~ 31.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.7Y 6.1/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.75

A : 5.39

B : 57.63

CIE-Lch

L : 62.75

C : 57.88

H : 84.66

CIE-Luv

L : 62.75

U : 34.26

V : 59.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.93

A : 1.61

B : 32.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB9229


Here are the colors similar to BB9229. 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 - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#DAA520
Goldenrod
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB9229.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB9229.


#BF9724
PANTONE 10122 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB9229.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB9229.


#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB9229.


#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB9229


Here are the paint colors similar to BB9229. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB9229 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB9229 to Benjamin Moore


#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#C99B42
Fields of Gold (203)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C29A4D
Antique Bronze (217)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB9229 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB9229 to Sherwin Williams


#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB9229 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB9229 to Valspar


#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#C99E3A
Golden Avocado (3008-5A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#CD961F
New England Autumn (V054-5)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB9229 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB9229 to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB9229 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB9229 to PPG Paints


#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#D6A332
Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB9229 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB9229 to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C69F26
Mustard Seed (DE 5426)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB9229 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



BB9229
Dark Goldenrod*

2952BB
Cerulean 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 #BB9229?

Color that best contrast with #BB9229 is #2952BB, color name is Cerulean 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 #BB9229?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB9229 is #2952BB, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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