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HEX B5C59E - #B5C59E, RGB(181,197,158) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #B5C59E
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 197, 158)
CMYK Values*: 8.1%, 0.0%, 19.8%, 22.7%



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What color is B5C59E?

The RGB color code for color number #B5C59E is RGB(181, 197, 158). In the RGB color model, #B5C59E has a red value of 181, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 19.8% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 84.6° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5C59E has a hue of 84.6° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color B5C59E is cool or warm?

Color B5C59E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5C59E? (For interior and product design)

B5C59E 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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Compare LRV 52 of #B5C59E with dark and light Color




Is #B5C59E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5C59E 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 #B5C59E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 197, 158)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.12%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
19.80%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(84.62deg, 25.2 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
84.62°
Saturation
25.16 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 83, 47)
Red
30 (11.7%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
47 (18.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
84.62°
Saturation
19.80 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 84.62°

W: 61.96 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 45.19

Y : 52.22

Z : 40.05

YXY

Y1 : 52.22

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 22.75%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 52.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.1GY 7.6/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 77.42

A : -12.39

B : 17.77

CIE-Lch

L : 77.42

C : 21.66

H : 124.9

CIE-Luv

L : 77.42

U : -7.34

V : 27.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.27

A : -14.84

B : 17.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B5C59E

Here are the colors similar to B5C59E. 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 - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5C59E.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5C59E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5C59E.

#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5C59E.

#B6CFAE
PANTONE 2260 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5C59E.

#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B5C59E

Here are the paint colors similar to B5C59E. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B5C59E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5C59E to Valspar

#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
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Heartland Frosty (5008-5C)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#A0B692
Rolling Glen (5007-5C)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
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Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5C59E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5C59E to PPG Paints

#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5C59E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5C59E to Behr

#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5C59E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5C59E to Sherwin Williams

#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B3CBAA
Relish (SW 6443)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5C59E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5C59E to Benjamin Moore

#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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Seedling (AF-450)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5C59E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5C59E to Dunn-Edwards

#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A5BE8F
Praying Mantis (DE 5591)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#B3CDAC
Spring Fields (DE 5619)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
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Olive Martini (DE 5562)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B5C59E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B5C59E to Farrow & Ball

#CACCBA
Eddy (301)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 9.51 (90.5% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 9.62 (90.4% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 9.95 (90.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5C59E 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



B5C59E
Laurel Green*

AE9EC5
Glossy Grape*


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 #B5C59E?

Color that best contrast with #B5C59E is #AE9EC5, color name is Glossy Grape*
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 #B5C59E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5C59E is #AE9EC5, color name is Glossy Grape*.





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