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What color is B4B742?

The RGB color code for color number #B4B742 is RGB(180, 183, 66). In the RGB color model, #B4B742 has a red value of 180, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 63.9% yellow, and 28.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.5° (degrees), 47.0 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B4B742 has a hue of 61.5° (degrees), 63.9 % saturation and 71.8 % brightness/value.



Color B4B742 is cool or warm?

Color B4B742 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B4B742? (For interior and product design)

B4B742 has an LRV of nearly 44. 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.



Dark Color

#B4B742

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #B4B742 with dark and light Color




Is #B4B742 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B4B742 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 #B4B742 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 183, 66)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.64%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
63.93%
Key
28.24%

HSL

HSL(61.54deg, 47.0 %, 48.8 %)

Hue
61.54°
Saturation
46.99 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 152, 50)
Red
57 (22.5%)
Yellow
152 (59.6%)
Blue
50 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
61.54°
Saturation
63.93 %.
Brightness / Value
71.76 %.

HWB

H: 61.54°

W: 25.88 %

B: 28.24 %

XYZ

X : 36.74

Y : 43.96

Z : 11.7

YXY

Y1 : 43.96

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 28.24%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 44 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 7.1/8.5

CIE-Lab

L : 72.2

A : -15.97

B : 56.98

CIE-Lch

L : 72.2

C : 59.18

H : 105.65

CIE-Luv

L : 72.2

U : 2.92

V : 68.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.31

A : -17.13

B : 35.95






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B4B742


Here are the colors similar to B4B742. 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.



#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B4B742.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B4B742.


#A6B237
RAL 110 70 60 - Lime Green
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B5AC31
RAL 100 70 60 - New Green
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B6AC4B
RAL 100 70 50 - Dill Green
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B4B742.


#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B4B742.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B4B742


Here are the paint colors similar to B4B742. 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 B4B742 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B4B742 to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B4B742 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B4B742 to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B4B742 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B4B742 to Benjamin Moore


#B0BD4D
Limeade (CSP-865)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B4B742 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B4B742 to Behr


#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B4B742 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B4B742 to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#A1B841
Clipped Grass (DE 5552)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B4B742 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B4B742 to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B4B742 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



B4B742
Olive Green*

4542B7
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 #B4B742?

Color that best contrast with #B4B742 is #4542B7, 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 #B4B742?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B4B742 is #4542B7, color name is Persian Blue*.





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