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What color is B3B397?

The RGB color code for color number #B3B397 is RGB(179, 179, 151). In the RGB color model, #B3B397 has a red value of 179, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.6% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3B397 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3B397 is cool or warm?

Color B3B397 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3B397? (For interior and product design)

B3B397 has an LRV of nearly 44. 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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#B3B397

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #B3B397 with dark and light Color




Is #B3B397 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3B397 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 #B3B397 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 179, 151)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
15.64%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 15.6 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
15.56 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 84, 55)
Red
41 (16.0%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
55 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
15.64 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 59.22 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 40.3

Y : 44.06

Z : 35.66

YXY

Y1 : 44.06

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 29.80%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 44.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.5GY 7.1/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 72.27

A : -4.85

B : 14.33

CIE-Lch

L : 72.27

C : 15.12

H : 108.68

CIE-Luv

L : 72.27

U : 1.51

V : 20.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.38

A : -7.79

B : 14.61






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3B397


Here are the colors similar to B3B397. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3B397.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3B397.


#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3B397.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3B397.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3B397.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3B397


Here are the paint colors similar to B3B397. 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 B3B397 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3B397 to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3B397 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3B397 to Sherwin Williams


#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3B397 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3B397 to Benjamin Moore


#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3B397 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3B397 to Behr


#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3B397 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3B397 to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3B397 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3B397 to PPG Paints


#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3B397 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



B3B397
Sage Green*

9797B3
Cool Gray*


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 #B3B397?

Color that best contrast with #B3B397 is #9797B3, color name is Cool Gray*
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 #B3B397?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3B397 is #9797B3, color name is Cool Gray*.





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