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HEX B3CBAD - #B3CBAD, RGB(179,203,173) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #B3CBAD
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 203, 173)
CMYK Values*: 11.8%, 0.0%, 14.8%, 20.4%



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What color is B3CBAD?

The RGB color code for color number #B3CBAD is RGB(179, 203, 173). In the RGB color model, #B3CBAD has a red value of 179, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 14.8% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 108° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3CBAD has a hue of 108° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color B3CBAD is cool or warm?

Color B3CBAD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B3CBAD? (For interior and product design)

B3CBAD has an LRV of nearly 55. 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 55 of #B3CBAD with dark and light Color




Is #B3CBAD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3CBAD 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 #B3CBAD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 203, 173)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.82%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
14.78%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(108deg, 22.4 %, 73.7 %)

Hue
108°
Saturation
22.39 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.

RYB

RYB(24, 72, 45)
Red
24 (9.6%)
Yellow
72 (28.4%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
108°
Saturation
14.78 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 108°

W: 67.84 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 47.49

Y : 55.31

Z : 47.71

YXY

Y1 : 55.31

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 20.39%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 55.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.6GY 7.8/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 79.22

A : -13.68

B : 12.27

CIE-Lch

L : 79.22

C : 18.38

H : 138.12

CIE-Luv

L : 79.22

U : -12.01

V : 20.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.37

A : -16.17

B : 14.03






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3CBAD

Here are the colors similar to B3CBAD. 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.

#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#A0D6B4
Turquoise Green
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)
#ACE1AF
Celadon
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3CBAD.

#B6CFAE
PANTONE 2260 C
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#A8D5BA
PANTONE 2246 C
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#9ABB91
PANTONE 2261 C
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3CBAD.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3CBAD.

#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3CBAD.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3CBAD.

#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3CBAD

Here are the paint colors similar to B3CBAD. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3CBAD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3CBAD to Sherwin Williams

#B3CBAA
Relish (SW 6443)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C0D2AD
Romaine (SW 6730)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3CBAD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3CBAD to Dunn-Edwards

#B3CDAC
Spring Fields (DE 5619)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#A8C3AA
Spring Leaves (DE 5640)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B5D5B0
Flower Stem (DE 5605)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3CBAD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3CBAD to Valspar

#B1CEB0
Cucumber Crush (V062-2)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#B3D3B7
Frosted Sage (8002-33C)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#C0D7B4
Jaded Lime (5008-5B)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3CBAD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3CBAD to Behr

#AABFA5
Azalea Leaf (S400-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#B1D4B7
Enchanted Meadow (M410-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C4DDBB
Galway (M390-3)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3CBAD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3CBAD to Benjamin Moore

#AED2B0
Acadia Green (2034-50)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AAD0AC
Douglas Fern (563)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#AEC1AD
Pine Forest (451)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3CBAD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3CBAD to PPG Paints

#A2C7A3
French Market (PPG1131-4)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#BAD7AE
Bleached Spruce (PPG1223-4)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AAD0BA
Taffy Twist (PPG1132-3)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3CBAD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3CBAD to Farrow & Ball

#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#BDCCC2
Teresa's Green (236)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#CACCBA
Eddy (301)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 9.54 (90.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3CBAD 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



B3CBAD
Laurel Green*

C5ADCB
Pastel Lilac*


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 #B3CBAD?

Color that best contrast with #B3CBAD is #C5ADCB, color name is Pastel Lilac*
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 #B3CBAD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3CBAD is #C5ADCB, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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