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HEX B3AB6E - #B3AB6E, RGB(179,171,110) Color


Color Name: Misty Moss*
Hex Color Code: #B3AB6E
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 171, 110)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.5%, 38.5%, 29.8%



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What color is B3AB6E?

The RGB color code for color number #B3AB6E is RGB(179, 171, 110). In the RGB color model, #B3AB6E has a red value of 179, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 38.5% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3AB6E has a hue of 53° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3AB6E is cool or warm?

Color B3AB6E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3AB6E? (For interior and product design)

B3AB6E has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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#B3AB6E

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #B3AB6E with dark and light Color




Is #B3AB6E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3AB6E 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 #B3AB6E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 171, 110)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.47%
Yellow
38.55%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(53.04deg, 31.2 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
53.04°
Saturation
31.22 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 113, 56)
Red
56 (21.8%)
Yellow
113 (44.2%)
Blue
56 (21.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.04°
Saturation
38.55 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 53.04°

W: 43.14 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 35.97

Y : 39.84

Z : 20.55

YXY

Y1 : 39.84

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 32.94%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.4GY 6.8/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 69.35

A : -6.24

B : 32.45

CIE-Lch

L : 69.35

C : 33.04

H : 100.89

CIE-Luv

L : 69.35

U : 8.23

V : 42.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.12

A : -8.73

B : 24.88






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3AB6E

Here are the colors similar to B3AB6E. 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.

#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3AB6E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3AB6E.

#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3AB6E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3AB6E.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3AB6E.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3AB6E

Here are the paint colors similar to B3AB6E. 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 B3AB6E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3AB6E to PPG Paints

#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3AB6E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3AB6E to Valspar

#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3AB6E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3AB6E to Behr

#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3AB6E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3AB6E to Benjamin Moore

#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3AB6E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3AB6E to Dunn-Edwards

#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3AB6E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3AB6E to Sherwin Williams

#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3AB6E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3AB6E to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 10.43 (89.6% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 11.36 (88.6% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 11.93 (88.1% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 12.26 (87.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3AB6E 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



B3AB6E
Misty Moss*

6E76B3
Purple Yam*


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 #B3AB6E?

Color that best contrast with #B3AB6E is #6E76B3, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #B3AB6E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3AB6E is #6E76B3, color name is Purple Yam*.





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