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What color is 978D2B?

The RGB color code for color number #978D2B is RGB(151, 141, 43). In the RGB color model, #978D2B has a red value of 151, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 43. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 71.5% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.4° (degrees), 55.7 % saturation, and 38.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #978D2B has a hue of 54.4° (degrees), 71.5 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.



Color 978D2B is cool or warm?

Color 978D2B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #978D2B? (For interior and product design)

978D2B has an LRV of nearly 26. 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.



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#978D2B

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #978D2B with dark and light Color




Is #978D2B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 978D2B 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 #978D2B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 141, 43)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
141 (55.3%)
Blue
43 (16.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.62%
Yellow
71.52%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(54.44deg, 55.7 %, 38.0 %)

Hue
54.44°
Saturation
55.67 %.
Lightness
38.04 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 156, 77)
Red
98 (38.5%)
Yellow
156 (61.3%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.44°
Saturation
71.52 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 54.44°

W: 16.86 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 22.72

Y : 25.8

Z : 6.07

YXY

Y1 : 25.8

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 44.71%

Y : 83.14%


LRV

~ 25.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.8Y 5.6/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 57.85

A : -8

B : 50.93

CIE-Lch

L : 57.85

C : 51.56

H : 98.92

CIE-Luv

L : 57.85

U : 10.93

V : 55.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.8

A : -9.05

B : 28.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #978D2B


Here are the colors similar to 978D2B. 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.



#808000
Olive
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#867E36
Old Moss Green
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 8.35 (91.6% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 9.57 (90.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 978D2B.


#91852C
PANTONE 7760 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#8E8C13
PANTONE 582 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#87811B
PANTONE 8662 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#AA9D2E
PANTONE 7767 C
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 978D2B.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 978D2B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 978D2B.


#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#7F8336
BS 12-D-44 - Green
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #978D2B


Here are the paint colors similar to 978D2B. 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

Hex color 978D2B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #978D2B to Valspar


#9D9033
Parrot Feather (V057-5)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#9E9341
Crushed Oregano (6007-6C)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#8A872A
Manzanilla Olive (P057)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 978D2B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #978D2B to Behr


#9D8F3A
Banana Leaf (HDC-MD-20)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#92942C
Lazy Lizard (P350-7)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#958D45
Retro Avocado (PPU9-03)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 978D2B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #978D2B to Dunn-Edwards


#9D913C
Gecko (DE 5482)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#9A8D3F
Jalapeňo (DE 5489)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#938A43
Cider Mill (DE 5510)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#95863C
Eden Prairie (DE 5461)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 978D2B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #978D2B to Sherwin Williams


#9C8B1F
Offbeat Green (SW 6706)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#9C9152
Tupelo Tree (SW 6417)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 978D2B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #978D2B to PPG Paints


#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A79954
Gremlin (PPG1110-5)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#8C7F3C
Peas Please (PPG1110-7)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 978D2B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #978D2B to Benjamin Moore


#9F8C3F
Willow Green (2150-10)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#9A983D
Forest Moss (2146-20)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#949146
Olive Moss (2147-20)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#8C883F
Oregano (2147-10)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#978D2B 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



978D2B
Olive*

2B3597
Egyptian 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 #978D2B?

Color that best contrast with #978D2B is #2B3597, color name is Egyptian 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 #978D2B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #978D2B is #2B3597, color name is Egyptian blue*.





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