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What color is B4C42D?

The RGB color code for color number #B4C42D is RGB(180, 196, 45). In the RGB color model, #B4C42D has a red value of 180, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 45. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 77.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 66.4° (degrees), 62.7 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B4C42D has a hue of 66.4° (degrees), 77.0 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color B4C42D is cool or warm?

Color B4C42D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B4C42D? (For interior and product design)

B4C42D has an LRV of nearly 49. 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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#B4C42D

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #B4C42D with dark and light Color




Is #B4C42D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B4C42D 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 #B4C42D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 196, 45)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.16%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
77.04%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(66.36deg, 62.7 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
66.36°
Saturation
62.66 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 176, 46)
Red
51 (19.9%)
Yellow
176 (69.1%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
66.36°
Saturation
77.04 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 66.36°

W: 17.65 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 39.04

Y : 49.37

Z : 9.96

YXY

Y1 : 49.37

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 23.14%

Y : 82.35%


LRV

~ 49.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.7GY 7.4/10.2

CIE-Lab

L : 75.68

A : -23.52

B : 67.97

CIE-Lch

L : 75.68

C : 71.93

H : 109.09

CIE-Luv

L : 75.68

U : -4.87

V : 79.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.27

A : -23.8

B : 40.79






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B4C42D


Here are the colors similar to B4C42D. 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 - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#9ACD32
Yellow Green
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B4C42D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B4C42D.


#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#A8C700
PANTONE 3570 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B5BD00
PANTONE 390 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#ADCB00
PANTONE 3507 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B4C42D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B4C42D.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B4C42D


Here are the paint colors similar to B4C42D. 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 B4C42D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B4C42D to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 8.85 (91.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B4C42D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B4C42D to Valspar


#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B4C42D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B4C42D to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B4C42D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B4C42D to Benjamin Moore


#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B4C42D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B4C42D to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B4C42D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B4C42D to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B4C42D 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



B4C42D
Acid Green*

3D2DC4
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 #B4C42D?

Color that best contrast with #B4C42D is #3D2DC4, 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 #B4C42D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B4C42D is #3D2DC4, color name is Persian Blue*.





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