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What color is B3C738?

The RGB color code for color number #B3C738 is RGB(179, 199, 56). In the RGB color model, #B3C738 has a red value of 179, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 71.9% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 68.4° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3C738 has a hue of 68.4° (degrees), 71.9 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color B3C738 is cool or warm?

Color B3C738 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3C738? (For interior and product design)

B3C738 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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#B3C738

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #B3C738 with dark and light Color




Is #B3C738 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3C738 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 #B3C738 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 199, 56)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.05%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
71.86%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(68.39deg, 56.1 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
68.39°
Saturation
56.08 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 169, 46)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
169 (66.3%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
68.39°
Saturation
71.86 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 68.39°

W: 21.96 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 39.73

Y : 50.72

Z : 11.44

YXY

Y1 : 50.72

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 21.96%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 50.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.3GY 7.5/10.2

CIE-Lab

L : 76.51

A : -24.89

B : 65.13

CIE-Lch

L : 76.51

C : 69.72

H : 110.92

CIE-Luv

L : 76.51

U : -7.44

V : 78.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.22

A : -25.05

B : 40.33






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3C738


Here are the colors similar to B3C738. 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 - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#9ACD32
Yellow Green
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3C738.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3C738.


#A9C23F
PANTONE 2300 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#A8C700
PANTONE 3570 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#ADCB00
PANTONE 3507 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3C738.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3C738.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3C738


Here are the paint colors similar to B3C738. 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 B3C738 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3C738 to Valspar


#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3C738 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3C738 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 8.41 (91.6% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 8.46 (91.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3C738 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3C738 to Benjamin Moore


#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#A4C700
Margarita (2026-20)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3C738 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3C738 to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3C738 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3C738 to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3C738 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3C738 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 8.19 (91.8% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 8.30 (91.7% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3C738 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



B3C738
Acid Green*

4C38C7
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 #B3C738?

Color that best contrast with #B3C738 is #4C38C7, 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 #B3C738?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3C738 is #4C38C7, color name is Persian Blue*.





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