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HEX B6B997 - #B6B997, RGB(182,185,151) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #B6B997
RGB Color Code: RGB(182, 185, 151)
CMYK Values*: 1.6%, 0.0%, 18.4%, 27.5%






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What color is B6B997?

The RGB color code for color number #B6B997 is RGB(182, 185, 151). In the RGB color model, #B6B997 has a red value of 182, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 18.4% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B6B997 has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B6B997 is cool or warm?

Color B6B997 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B6B997? (For interior and product design)

B6B997 has an LRV of nearly 47. 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 47 of #B6B997 with dark and light Color




Is #B6B997 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B6B997 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 #B6B997 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 185, 151)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.62%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
18.38%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(65.29deg, 19.5 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
19.54 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 85, 51)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
85 (33.4%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
18.38 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 65.29°

W: 59.22 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 42.23

Y : 46.88

Z : 36.1

YXY

Y1 : 46.88

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 27.45%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 46.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.2GY 7.3/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 74.11

A : -6.89

B : 16.94

CIE-Lch

L : 74.11

C : 18.29

H : 112.13

CIE-Luv

L : 74.11

U : 0.01

V : 24.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.47

A : -9.73

B : 16.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B6B997


Here are the colors similar to B6B997. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#C7C0A7
Sandstone
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B6B997.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B6B997.


#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B6B997.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B6B997.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.95 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B6B997.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B6B997


Here are the paint colors similar to B6B997. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B6B997 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B6B997 to Benjamin Moore


#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 0.42 (99.6% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B6B997 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B6B997 to PPG Paints


#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B6B997 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B6B997 to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B6B997 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B6B997 to Behr


#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B6B997 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B6B997 to Valspar


#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B6B997 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B6B997 to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B9B79B
Trinity Islands (DE 6249)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B6B997 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B6B997 to Farrow & Ball


#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#C7BFAB
Old White (4)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 8.63 (91.4% similar)
#C5BDAC
Drop Cloth (283)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B6B997 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



B6B997
Sage Green*

9A97B9
Blue Bell*


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 #B6B997?

Color that best contrast with #B6B997 is #9A97B9, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #B6B997?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B6B997 is #9A97B9, color name is Blue Bell*.





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