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HEX B3B97C - #B3B97C, RGB(179,185,124) Color


Color Name: Misty Moss*
Hex Color Code: #B3B97C
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 185, 124)
CMYK Values*: 3.2%, 0.0%, 33.0%, 27.5%



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What color is B3B97C?

The RGB color code for color number #B3B97C is RGB(179, 185, 124). In the RGB color model, #B3B97C has a red value of 179, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 33.0% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.9° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation, and 60.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3B97C has a hue of 65.9° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B3B97C is cool or warm?

Color B3B97C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3B97C? (For interior and product design)

B3B97C has an LRV of nearly 46. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #B3B97C with dark and light Color




Is #B3B97C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3B97C 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 #B3B97C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 185, 124)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.24%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
32.97%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(65.9deg, 30.3 %, 60.6 %)

Hue
65.9°
Saturation
30.35 %.
Lightness
60.59 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 107, 51)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
107 (42.0%)
Blue
51 (20.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.9°
Saturation
32.97 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 65.9°

W: 48.63 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 39.58

Y : 45.74

Z : 25.81

YXY

Y1 : 45.74

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 27.45%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 45.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.9GY 7.2/5.1

CIE-Lab

L : 73.37

A : -11.86

B : 30.32

CIE-Lch

L : 73.37

C : 32.55

H : 111.37

CIE-Luv

L : 73.37

U : -0.67

V : 42.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.63

A : -13.89

B : 24.71






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3B97C

Here are the colors similar to B3B97C. 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 - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3B97C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3B97C.

#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3B97C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3B97C.

#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3B97C

Here are the paint colors similar to B3B97C. 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 B3B97C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3B97C to Dunn-Edwards

#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3B97C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3B97C to PPG Paints

#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3B97C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3B97C to Valspar

#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3B97C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3B97C to Behr

#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3B97C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3B97C to Benjamin Moore

#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C4C184
Dill Pickle (2147-40)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3B97C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3B97C to Sherwin Williams

#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3B97C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3B97C to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 10.59 (89.4% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 11.19 (88.8% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 11.46 (88.5% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 11.92 (88.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3B97C 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



B3B97C
Misty Moss*

827CB9
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 #B3B97C?

Color that best contrast with #B3B97C is #827CB9, 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 #B3B97C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3B97C is #827CB9, color name is Purple Yam*.





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