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What color is B5C4A0?

The RGB color code for color number #B5C4A0 is RGB(181, 196, 160). In the RGB color model, #B5C4A0 has a red value of 181, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 18.4% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 85° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5C4A0 has a hue of 85° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color B5C4A0 is cool or warm?

Color B5C4A0 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5C4A0? (For interior and product design)

B5C4A0 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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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#B5C4A0

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #B5C4A0 with dark and light Color




Is #B5C4A0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5C4A0 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 #B5C4A0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 196, 160)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.65%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
18.37%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(85deg, 23.4 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
85°
Saturation
23.38 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 81, 47)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Yellow
81 (31.9%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
85°
Saturation
18.37 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 85°

W: 62.75 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 45.14

Y : 51.84

Z : 40.88

YXY

Y1 : 51.84

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 23.14%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 51.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.1GY 7.6/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 77.19

A : -11.56

B : 16.38

CIE-Lch

L : 77.19

C : 20.05

H : 125.21

CIE-Luv

L : 77.19

U : -6.87

V : 25.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 72

A : -14.09

B : 16.73






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5C4A0


Here are the colors similar to B5C4A0. 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 - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 8.17 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5C4A0.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5C4A0.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5C4A0.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5C4A0.


#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#B6CFAE
PANTONE 2260 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5C4A0.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5C4A0


Here are the paint colors similar to B5C4A0. 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 B5C4A0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5C4A0 to Behr


#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#AABFA5
Azalea Leaf (S400-4)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5C4A0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5C4A0 to PPG Paints


#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5C4A0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5C4A0 to Valspar


#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A0B692
Rolling Glen (5007-5C)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#A7BCA6
Salon Green (P025)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5C4A0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5C4A0 to Benjamin Moore


#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#A3B692
Seedling (AF-450)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5C4A0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5C4A0 to Sherwin Williams


#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#B3CBAA
Relish (SW 6443)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5C4A0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5C4A0 to Dunn-Edwards


#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B3CDAC
Spring Fields (DE 5619)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5C4A0 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



B5C4A0
Laurel Green*

AFA0C4
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 #B5C4A0?

Color that best contrast with #B5C4A0 is #AFA0C4, 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 #B5C4A0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5C4A0 is #AFA0C4, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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