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What color is B3C480?

The RGB color code for color number #B3C480 is RGB(179, 196, 128). In the RGB color model, #B3C480 has a red value of 179, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 34.7% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 75° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3C480 has a hue of 75° (degrees), 34.7 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color B3C480 is cool or warm?

Color B3C480 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3C480? (For interior and product design)

B3C480 has an LRV of nearly 51. 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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#B3C480

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #B3C480 with dark and light Color




Is #B3C480 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3C480 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 #B3C480 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 196, 128)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.67%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
34.69%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(75deg, 36.6 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
75°
Saturation
36.56 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 108, 48)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
48 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
75°
Saturation
34.69 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 75°

W: 50.20 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 42.23

Y : 50.62

Z : 27.97

YXY

Y1 : 50.62

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 23.14%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 50.6 %

Munsell Color System

5.6GY 7.5/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 76.45

A : -16.97

B : 32.26

CIE-Lch

L : 76.45

C : 36.45

H : 117.74

CIE-Luv

L : 76.45

U : -7.04

V : 45.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.15

A : -18.57

B : 26.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3C480


Here are the colors similar to B3C480. 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.



#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#C9DC87
Medium Spring Bud
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#93C572
Pistachio
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3C480.


#A9C47F
PANTONE 577 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BFCC80
PANTONE 7492 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#A7C086
PANTONE 4205 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3C480.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3C480.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3C480.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3C480


Here are the paint colors similar to B3C480. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B3C480 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3C480 to Valspar


#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#ADB977
Green Curry (V021-2)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A9CF7E
Greenscape (6005-10A)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#BFD785
Sunny Lime (8001-29D)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3C480 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3C480 to PPG Paints


#BACB7C
Floral Bouquet (PPG1117-4)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B6C876
Fern Glow (PPG17-27)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#AEC571
Lime Green (PPG1222-5)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3C480 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3C480 to Behr


#A6BC7B
Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#9DBB7D
Gleeful (P380-5)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3C480 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3C480 to Benjamin Moore


#ACC774
Stem Green (2029-40)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A6BA80
Woodland Hills Green (543)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A6B376
Vienna Green (538)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#9EC479
Fresh Grass (426)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3C480 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3C480 to Sherwin Williams


#C5CD8F
Dancing Green (SW 6716)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#9DB682
Mesclun Green (SW 6724)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3C480 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3C480 to Dunn-Edwards


#A9C08A
Shrubbery (DE 5584)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#A5BE8F
Praying Mantis (DE 5591)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#AFD77F
Wasabi (DE 5578)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3C480 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



B3C480
Olivine*

9180C4
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 #B3C480?

Color that best contrast with #B3C480 is #9180C4, 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 #B3C480?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3C480 is #9180C4, color name is Purple Yam*.





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