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What color is BDA187?

The RGB color code for color number #BDA187 is RGB(189, 161, 135). In the RGB color model, #BDA187 has a red value of 189, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.8% magenta, 28.6% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDA187 has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDA187 is cool or warm?

Color BDA187 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDA187? (For interior and product design)

BDA187 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

#BDA187

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #BDA187 with dark and light Color




Is #BDA187 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDA187 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 #BDA187 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 161, 135)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.81%
Yellow
28.57%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(28.89deg, 29.0 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
28.89°
Saturation
29.03 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 88, 56)
Red
56 (21.8%)
Yellow
88 (34.7%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.89°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 28.89°

W: 52.94 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.1

Y : 38.06

Z : 28.26

YXY

Y1 : 38.06

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 36.86%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 38.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.2Y 6.7/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 68.06

A : 6.34

B : 17.36

CIE-Lch

L : 68.06

C : 18.48

H : 69.95

CIE-Luv

L : 68.06

U : 19.34

V : 22.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.69

A : 2.29

B : 16.02






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDA187


Here are the colors similar to BDA187. 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 - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDA187.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDA187.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDA187.


#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDA187.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDA187.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDA187


Here are the paint colors similar to BDA187. 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 BDA187 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDA187 to Sherwin Williams


#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDA187 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDA187 to Valspar


#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDA187 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDA187 to Dunn-Edwards


#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDA187 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDA187 to Benjamin Moore


#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDA187 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDA187 to PPG Paints


#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDA187 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDA187 to Behr


#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDA187 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



BDA187
Pale Taupe*

87A3BD
Air Superiority 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 #BDA187?

Color that best contrast with #BDA187 is #87A3BD, color name is Air Superiority 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 #BDA187?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDA187 is #87A3BD, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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