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What color is B5C1A5?

The RGB color code for color number #B5C1A5 is RGB(181, 193, 165). In the RGB color model, #B5C1A5 has a red value of 181, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 14.5% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 85.7° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5C1A5 has a hue of 85.7° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color B5C1A5 is cool or warm?

Color B5C1A5 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5C1A5? (For interior and product design)

B5C1A5 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.



Dark Color

#B5C1A5

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #B5C1A5 with dark and light Color




Is #B5C1A5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5C1A5 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 #B5C1A5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 193, 165)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.22%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
14.51%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(85.71deg, 18.4 %, 70.2 %)

Hue
85.71°
Saturation
18.42 %.
Lightness
70.20 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 76, 49)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
76 (30.0%)
Blue
49 (19.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
85.71°
Saturation
14.51 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 85.71°

W: 64.71 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 44.92

Y : 50.68

Z : 43.01

YXY

Y1 : 50.68

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 24.31%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 50.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.4GY 7.5/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 76.48

A : -9.18

B : 12.71

CIE-Lch

L : 76.48

C : 15.68

H : 125.85

CIE-Luv

L : 76.48

U : -5.47

V : 19.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.19

A : -11.96

B : 14.01






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5C1A5


Here are the colors similar to B5C1A5. 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 - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5C1A5.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5C1A5.


#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5C1A5.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5C1A5.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5C1A5.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5C1A5


Here are the paint colors similar to B5C1A5. 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 B5C1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5C1A5 to Behr


#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#AABFA5
Azalea Leaf (S400-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5C1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5C1A5 to Benjamin Moore


#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5C1A5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5C1A5 to PPG Paints


#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B4C0AF
Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5C1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5C1A5 to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#A7BCA6
Salon Green (P025)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5C1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5C1A5 to Dunn-Edwards


#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B9C3B3
Belize Green (DEC 782)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5C1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5C1A5 to Sherwin Williams


#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B3CBAA
Relish (SW 6443)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5C1A5 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



B5C1A5
Laurel Green*

B1A5C1
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 #B5C1A5?

Color that best contrast with #B5C1A5 is #B1A5C1, 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 #B5C1A5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5C1A5 is #B1A5C1, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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