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What color is B6C957?

The RGB color code for color number #B6C957 is RGB(182, 201, 87). In the RGB color model, #B6C957 has a red value of 182, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 56.7% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70° (degrees), 51.4 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B6C957 has a hue of 70° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color B6C957 is cool or warm?

Color B6C957 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B6C957? (For interior and product design)

B6C957 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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#B6C957

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #B6C957 with dark and light Color




Is #B6C957 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B6C957 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 #B6C957 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 201, 87)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.45%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
56.72%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(70deg, 51.4 %, 56.5 %)

Hue
70°
Saturation
51.35 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 144, 44)
Red
40 (15.5%)
Yellow
144 (56.3%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
70°
Saturation
56.72 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 70°

W: 34.12 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 41.9

Y : 52.41

Z : 16.92

YXY

Y1 : 52.41

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 21.18%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 52.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.8GY 7.6/8.7

CIE-Lab

L : 77.52

A : -22.59

B : 53.71

CIE-Lch

L : 77.52

C : 58.27

H : 112.81

CIE-Luv

L : 77.52

U : -7.18

V : 68.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.39

A : -23.38

B : 36.81






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B6C957


Here are the colors similar to B6C957. 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 - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#9ACD32
Yellow Green
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B6C957.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B6C957.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B6C957.


#A9C23F
PANTONE 2300 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B7DB57
PANTONE 2298 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C5D97A
PANTONE 2289 C
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B6C957.


#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B6C957


Here are the paint colors similar to B6C957. 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 B6C957 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B6C957 to Valspar


#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B6C957 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B6C957 to Dunn-Edwards


#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#A1B841
Clipped Grass (DE 5552)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B6C957 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B6C957 to PPG Paints


#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B6C957 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B6C957 to Benjamin Moore


#C5D25B
Electric Slide (404)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B0BD4D
Limeade (CSP-865)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#C3D16F
Pear Green (2028-40)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B6C957 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B6C957 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B6C957 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B6C957 to Behr


#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B6C957 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



B6C957
Middle Green Yellow*

6A57C9
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 #B6C957?

Color that best contrast with #B6C957 is #6A57C9, 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 #B6C957?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B6C957 is #6A57C9, color name is Slate Blue*.





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