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HEX B3B942 - #B3B942, RGB(179,185,66) Color


Color Name: Acid Green*
Hex Color Code: #B3B942
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 185, 66)
CMYK Values*: 3.2%, 0.0%, 64.3%, 27.5%



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What color is B3B942?

The RGB color code for color number #B3B942 is RGB(179, 185, 66). In the RGB color model, #B3B942 has a red value of 179, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 64.3% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 63° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3B942 has a hue of 63° (degrees), 64.3 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B3B942 is cool or warm?

Color B3B942 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3B942? (For interior and product design)

B3B942 has an LRV of nearly 45. 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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#B3B942

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #B3B942 with dark and light Color




Is #B3B942 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3B942 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 #B3B942 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 185, 66)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.24%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
64.32%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(63.03deg, 47.4 %, 49.2 %)

Hue
63.03°
Saturation
47.41 %.
Lightness
49.22 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 153, 50)
Red
56 (21.9%)
Yellow
153 (60.1%)
Blue
50 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
63.03°
Saturation
64.32 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 63.03°

W: 25.88 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 36.92

Y : 44.67

Z : 11.83

YXY

Y1 : 44.67

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 27.45%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 44.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.6GY 7.1/8.6

CIE-Lab

L : 72.68

A : -17.4

B : 57.45

CIE-Lch

L : 72.68

C : 60.03

H : 106.85

CIE-Luv

L : 72.68

U : 1

V : 69.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.84

A : -18.36

B : 36.29






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3B942

Here are the colors similar to B3B942. 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 - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3B942.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3B942.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3B942.

#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#A9C23F
PANTONE 2300 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3B942.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3B942

Here are the paint colors similar to B3B942. 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 B3B942 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3B942 to PPG Paints

#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3B942 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3B942 to Benjamin Moore

#B0BD4D
Limeade (CSP-865)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A7B554
Perennial (405)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3B942 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3B942 to Valspar

#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3B942 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3B942 to Dunn-Edwards

#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A1B841
Clipped Grass (DE 5552)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3B942 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3B942 to Behr

#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3B942 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3B942 to Sherwin Williams

#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3B942 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3B942 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 13.03 (87.0% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.03 (83.0% similar)
#6F9C60
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 17.94 (82.1% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 18.64 (81.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3B942 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



B3B942
Acid Green*

4842B9
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 #B3B942?

Color that best contrast with #B3B942 is #4842B9, 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 #B3B942?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3B942 is #4842B9, color name is Persian Blue*.





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