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What color is B6B23B?

The RGB color code for color number #B6B23B is RGB(182, 178, 59). In the RGB color model, #B6B23B has a red value of 182, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 67.6% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58° (degrees), 51.0 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B6B23B has a hue of 58° (degrees), 67.6 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.



Color B6B23B is cool or warm?

Color B6B23B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B6B23B? (For interior and product design)

B6B23B has an LRV of nearly 42. 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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#B6B23B

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #B6B23B with dark and light Color




Is #B6B23B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B6B23B 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 #B6B23B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 178, 59)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.20%
Yellow
67.58%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(58.05deg, 51.0 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
58.05°
Saturation
51.04 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 154, 49)
Red
63 (24.8%)
Yellow
154 (60.5%)
Blue
49 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.05°
Saturation
67.58 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 58.05°

W: 23.14 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 36

Y : 42.1

Z : 10.37

YXY

Y1 : 42.1

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 30.20%

Y : 76.86%


LRV

~ 42.1 %

Munsell Color System

1GY 6.9/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 70.94

A : -12.98

B : 58.57

CIE-Lch

L : 70.94

C : 59.99

H : 102.49

CIE-Luv

L : 70.94

U : 7.64

V : 68.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.89

A : -14.51

B : 35.95






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B6B23B


Here are the colors similar to B6B23B. 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.



#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B6B23B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B6B23B.


#B5AC31
RAL 100 70 60 - New Green
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#B6AC4B
RAL 100 70 50 - Dill Green
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A6B237
RAL 110 70 60 - Lime Green
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B6B23B.


#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#BFB800
PANTONE 397 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B6B23B.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B6B23B


Here are the paint colors similar to B6B23B. 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 B6B23B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B6B23B to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B6B23B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B6B23B to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B6B23B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B6B23B to PPG Paints


#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B6B23B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B6B23B to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B6B23B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B6B23B to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B6B23B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B6B23B to Benjamin Moore


#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B6B23B 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



B6B23B
Olive Green*

3B3FB6
Persian 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 #B6B23B?

Color that best contrast with #B6B23B is #3B3FB6, color name is Persian 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 #B6B23B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B6B23B is #3B3FB6, color name is Persian Blue*.





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