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HEX B5C961 - #B5C961, RGB(181,201,97) Color


Color Name: Middle Green Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #B5C961
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 201, 97)
CMYK Values*: 10.0%, 0.0%, 51.7%, 21.2%



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What color is B5C961?

The RGB color code for color number #B5C961 is RGB(181, 201, 97). In the RGB color model, #B5C961 has a red value of 181, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 51.7% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 71.5° (degrees), 49.1 % saturation, and 58.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5C961 has a hue of 71.5° (degrees), 51.7 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color B5C961 is cool or warm?

Color B5C961 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5C961? (For interior and product design)

B5C961 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #B5C961 with dark and light Color




Is #B5C961 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5C961 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 #B5C961 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 201, 97)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.95%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
51.74%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(71.54deg, 49.1 %, 58.4 %)

Hue
71.54°
Saturation
49.06 %.
Lightness
58.43 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 135, 45)
Red
38 (14.9%)
Yellow
135 (53.1%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
71.54°
Saturation
51.74 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 71.54°

W: 38.04 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 42.1

Y : 52.46

Z : 19.22

YXY

Y1 : 52.46

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 21.18%

Y : 61.96%


LRV

~ 52.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.2GY 7.6/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 77.56

A : -22.11

B : 49.12

CIE-Lch

L : 77.56

C : 53.87

H : 114.24

CIE-Luv

L : 77.56

U : -7.97

V : 64.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.43

A : -23

B : 34.97






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B5C961

Here are the colors similar to B5C961. 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.

#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C9DC87
Medium Spring Bud
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#9ACD32
Yellow Green
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5C961.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5C961.

#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5C961.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5C961.

#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#A9C23F
PANTONE 2300 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C5D97A
PANTONE 2289 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#BFCC80
PANTONE 7492 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B5C961

Here are the paint colors similar to B5C961. 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 B5C961 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5C961 to Valspar

#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5C961 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5C961 to Dunn-Edwards

#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#A1B841
Clipped Grass (DE 5552)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5C961 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5C961 to PPG Paints

#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B6C876
Fern Glow (PPG17-27)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5C961 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5C961 to Benjamin Moore

#C3D16F
Pear Green (2028-40)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B0BD4D
Limeade (CSP-865)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#A5C667
Springhill Green (412)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C5D25B
Electric Slide (404)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5C961 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5C961 to Sherwin Williams

#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5C961 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5C961 to Behr

#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B5C961 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B5C961 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 9.47 (90.5% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.58 (83.4% similar)
#6F9C60
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 17.40 (82.6% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 17.44 (82.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5C961 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



B5C961
Middle Green Yellow*

7561C9
Slate 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 #B5C961?

Color that best contrast with #B5C961 is #7561C9, color name is Slate 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 #B5C961?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5C961 is #7561C9, color name is Slate Blue*.





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