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What color is 999B4E?

The RGB color code for color number #999B4E is RGB(153, 155, 78). In the RGB color model, #999B4E has a red value of 153, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 49.7% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.6° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #999B4E has a hue of 61.6° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 999B4E is cool or warm?

Color 999B4E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #999B4E? (For interior and product design)

999B4E 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

#999B4E

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #999B4E with dark and light Color




Is #999B4E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 999B4E 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 #999B4E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 155, 78)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.29%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
49.68%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(61.56deg, 33.0 %, 45.7 %)

Hue
61.56°
Saturation
33.05 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 136, 73)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
136 (53.5%)
Blue
73 (28.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
61.56°
Saturation
49.68 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 61.56°

W: 30.59 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 26.23

Y : 30.77

Z : 11.76

YXY

Y1 : 30.77

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 39.22%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 30.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.5GY 6.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 62.31

A : -11.99

B : 39.76

CIE-Lch

L : 62.31

C : 41.53

H : 106.79

CIE-Luv

L : 62.31

U : 2.27

V : 49.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.47

A : -12.64

B : 26.25






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #999B4E


Here are the colors similar to 999B4E. 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.



#8A9A5B
Moss Green
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#7E9B39
Light Aloe Green
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 999B4E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 999B4E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 999B4E.


#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 999B4E.


#8F993E
PANTONE 7495 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#A2A569
PANTONE 5777 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#9EA962
PANTONE 10323 C
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #999B4E


Here are the paint colors similar to 999B4E. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 999B4E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #999B4E to Dunn-Edwards


#9C9C4B
Lazy Lizard (DE 5523)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#8E9655
Topiary (DE 5544)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A1A867
Spanish Olive (DE 5543)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 999B4E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #999B4E to Sherwin Williams


#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#97A554
Overt Green (SW 6718)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#95945C
Tansy Green (SW 6424)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 999B4E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #999B4E to Valspar


#9A9859
Stem (V058-5)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#919D5A
Whirled Peas (P059)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#8B8E4F
Fair and Square (P095)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 999B4E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #999B4E to Behr


#949758
Spinach Dip (M340-6)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#97A346
Fresh Apple (P360-6)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#889551
Frog (M350-6)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#879550
Bold Avocado (M360-6)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 999B4E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #999B4E to PPG Paints


#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#99A456
Do Not Disturb (PPG1117-6)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#A0A667
Always Apple (PPG1118-5)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 999B4E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #999B4E to Benjamin Moore


#A1A464
Medieval Times (530)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#9C9A62
Ponderosa Pine (531)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#95A54E
Huntington Green (406)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#8C965A
Sycamore Tree (539)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#999B4E 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



999B4E
Moss Green*

504E9B
Dark Slate 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 #999B4E?

Color that best contrast with #999B4E is #504E9B, color name is Dark Slate 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 #999B4E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #999B4E is #504E9B, color name is Dark Slate Blue*.





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