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What color is B5A922?

The RGB color code for color number #B5A922 is RGB(181, 169, 34). In the RGB color model, #B5A922 has a red value of 181, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 34. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 81.2% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.1° (degrees), 68.4 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5A922 has a hue of 55.1° (degrees), 81.2 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B5A922 is cool or warm?

Color B5A922 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5A922? (For interior and product design)

B5A922 has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#B5A922

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B5A922 with dark and light Color




Is #B5A922 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5A922 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 #B5A922 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 169, 34)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
34 (13.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.63%
Yellow
81.22%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(55.1deg, 68.4 %, 42.2 %)

Hue
55.1°
Saturation
68.37 %.
Lightness
42.16 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 168, 51)
Red
77 (30.2%)
Yellow
168 (66.1%)
Blue
51 (19.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.1°
Saturation
81.22 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 55.1°

W: 13.33 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 33.53

Y : 38.32

Z : 7.14

YXY

Y1 : 38.32

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 33.73%

Y : 86.67%


LRV

~ 38.3 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 6.7/-6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.25

A : -9.85

B : 64.61

CIE-Lch

L : 68.25

C : 65.35

H : 98.67

CIE-Luv

L : 68.25

U : 13.46

V : 70.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.9

A : -11.62

B : 36.49






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5A922


Here are the colors similar to B5A922. 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.



#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5A922.


#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 0.33 (99.7% similar)
#ADA400
PANTONE 398 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5A922.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5A922.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5A922.


#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5A922


Here are the paint colors similar to B5A922. 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.


Behr

Hex color B5A922 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5A922 to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5A922 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5A922 to Valspar


#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5A922 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5A922 to Dunn-Edwards


#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5A922 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5A922 to Benjamin Moore


#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5A922 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5A922 to PPG Paints


#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5A922 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5A922 to Sherwin Williams


#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5A922 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



B5A922
Brass*

222EB5
International Klein 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 #B5A922?

Color that best contrast with #B5A922 is #222EB5, color name is International Klein 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 #B5A922?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5A922 is #222EB5, color name is International Klein Blue*.





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