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What color is A6B237?

The RGB color code for color number #A6B237 is RGB(166, 178, 55). In the RGB color model, #A6B237 has a red value of 166, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 55. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 69.1% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.9° (degrees), 52.8 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6B237 has a hue of 65.9° (degrees), 69.1 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color A6B237 is cool or warm?

Color A6B237 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6B237? (For interior and product design)

A6B237 has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#A6B237

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Compare LRV 40 of #A6B237 with dark and light Color




Is #A6B237 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6B237 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 #A6B237 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 178, 55)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.74%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
69.10%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(65.85deg, 52.8 %, 45.7 %)

Hue
65.85°
Saturation
52.79 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 161, 58)
Red
64 (25.0%)
Yellow
161 (63.3%)
Blue
58 (22.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.85°
Saturation
69.10 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 65.85°

W: 21.57 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 32.34

Y : 40.22

Z : 9.67

YXY

Y1 : 40.22

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 30.20%

Y : 78.43%


LRV

~ 40.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.3GY 6.8/8.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.63

A : -20.04

B : 58.39

CIE-Lch

L : 69.63

C : 61.73

H : 108.94

CIE-Luv

L : 69.63

U : -2.95

V : 69.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.42

A : -19.98

B : 35.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A6B237


Here are the colors similar to A6B237. 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.



#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#8EAB12
Pea Green
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6B237.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6B237.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6B237.


#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6B237.


#A8AD00
PANTONE 383 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#A0AB4D
PANTONE 2304 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#9EA700
PANTONE 2305 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#8FAD15
PANTONE 2301 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A6B237


Here are the paint colors similar to A6B237. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color A6B237 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6B237 to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#9AA22B
Lichen (PPG1219-7)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#98BD3C
Funky Frog (PPG1221-7)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6B237 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6B237 to Benjamin Moore


#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B0BD4D
Limeade (CSP-865)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#99B009
Dark Lime (2027-10)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6B237 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6B237 to Dunn-Edwards


#A1B841
Clipped Grass (DE 5552)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#98BE3C
Chive (DE 5559)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6B237 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6B237 to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#96A52B
Sassy Green (6009-10)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6B237 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6B237 to Behr


#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6B237 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6B237 to Sherwin Williams


#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6B237 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



A6B237
Acid Green*

4337B2
Persian 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 #A6B237?

Color that best contrast with #A6B237 is #4337B2, color name is Persian 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 #A6B237?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6B237 is #4337B2, color name is Persian Blue*.





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