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HEX B5C899 - #B5C899, RGB(181,200,153) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #B5C899
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 200, 153)
CMYK Values*: 9.5%, 0.0%, 23.5%, 21.6%



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What color is B5C899?

The RGB color code for color number #B5C899 is RGB(181, 200, 153). In the RGB color model, #B5C899 has a red value of 181, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 23.5% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 84.3° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5C899 has a hue of 84.3° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.



Color B5C899 is cool or warm?

Color B5C899 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5C899? (For interior and product design)

B5C899 has an LRV of nearly 53. 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 53 of #B5C899 with dark and light Color




Is #B5C899 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5C899 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 #B5C899 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 200, 153)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.50%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
23.50%
Key
21.57%

HSL

HSL(84.26deg, 29.9 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
84.26°
Saturation
29.94 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 88, 45)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
88 (34.6%)
Blue
45 (17.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
84.26°
Saturation
23.50 %.
Brightness / Value
78.43 %.

HWB

H: 84.26°

W: 60.00 %

B: 21.57 %

XYZ

X : 45.46

Y : 53.43

Z : 38.05

YXY

Y1 : 53.43

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 21.57%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 53.4 %

Munsell Color System

7GY 7.7/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 78.13

A : -14.71

B : 21.41

CIE-Lch

L : 78.13

C : 25.98

H : 124.49

CIE-Luv

L : 78.13

U : -8.78

V : 32.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.1

A : -16.91

B : 20.3






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B5C899

Here are the colors similar to B5C899. 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 - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5C899.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5C899.

#A7C086
PANTONE 4205 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B6CFAE
PANTONE 2260 C
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#A9C47F
PANTONE 577 C
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5C899.

#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5C899.

#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5C899.



Paint color for Hex #B5C899

Here are the paint colors similar to B5C899. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B5C899 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5C899 to PPG Paints

#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5C899 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5C899 to Valspar

#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#A2C094
Heartland Frosty (5008-5C)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#9FB683
Bavarian Hops (V060-4)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#A6B483
Gloaming Green (6001-6A)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5C899 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5C899 to Sherwin Williams

#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#ABCA99
Oh Pistachio (SW 9033)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B3CBAA
Relish (SW 6443)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5C899 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5C899 to Behr

#ABBD90
Chervil Leaves (M370-4)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#A3C899
Gingko (M390-4)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5C899 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5C899 to Dunn-Edwards

#A9C08A
Shrubbery (DE 5584)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#A5BE8F
Praying Mantis (DE 5591)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B3CDAC
Spring Fields (DE 5619)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5C899 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5C899 to Benjamin Moore

#A6BA80
Woodland Hills Green (543)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#A3B692
Seedling (AF-450)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B5C899 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B5C899 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 10.17 (89.8% similar)
#CACCBA
Eddy (301)
ΔE - 10.71 (89.3% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 11.50 (88.5% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 11.56 (88.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5C899 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



B5C899
Laurel Green*

AC99C8
Light Pastel Purple*


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 #B5C899?

Color that best contrast with #B5C899 is #AC99C8, color name is Light Pastel Purple*
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 #B5C899?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5C899 is #AC99C8, color name is Light Pastel Purple*.





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