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What color is B6E601?

The RGB color code for color number #B6E601 is RGB(182, 230, 1). In the RGB color model, #B6E601 has a red value of 182, a green value of 230, and a blue value of 1. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 99.6% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 72.6° (degrees), 99.1 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B6E601 has a hue of 72.6° (degrees), 99.6 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color B6E601 is cool or warm?

Color B6E601 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B6E601? (For interior and product design)

B6E601 has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a 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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#B6E601

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of #B6E601 with dark and light Color




Is #B6E601 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B6E601 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 #B6E601 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 230, 1)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
230 (90.2%)
Blue
1 (0.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.87%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
99.57%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(72.58deg, 99.1 %, 45.3 %)

Hue
72.58°
Saturation
99.13 %.
Lightness
45.29 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 236, 39)
Red
25 (9.8%)
Yellow
236 (92.6%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
72.58°
Saturation
99.57 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 72.58°

W: 0.39 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 47.59

Y : 66.54

Z : 10.36

YXY

Y1 : 66.54

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.53

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 9.80%

Y : 99.61%


LRV

~ 66.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.2GY 8.4/20.9

CIE-Lab

L : 85.27

A : -39.47

B : 83.29

CIE-Lch

L : 85.27

C : 92.17

H : 115.36

CIE-Luv

L : 85.27

U : -23.33

V : 97.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.57

A : -38.61

B : 49.57






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B6E601


Here are the colors similar to B6E601. 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.



#B0E313
Inchworm
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#CAE00D
Bitter Lemon
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#D1E231
Pear
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#BFFF00
Lime
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B6E601.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B6E601.


#C0DF16
PANTONE 2297 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AADB1E
PANTONE 2290 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A7D500
PANTONE 2291 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#97D700
PANTONE 375 C
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B6E601.


#C0D036
RAL 110 80 70 - Juice Green
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#B0D45D
RAL 120 80 60 - Neon Green
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B6E601


Here are the paint colors similar to B6E601. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B6E601 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B6E601 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#CAE277
Celery (DE 5557)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 8.93 (91.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B6E601 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B6E601 to Benjamin Moore


#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#A4C700
Margarita (2026-20)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#C3CF00
Yew Green (2025-20)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B6E601 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B6E601 to PPG Paints


#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 9.25 (90.7% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 9.45 (90.5% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 9.67 (90.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B6E601 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B6E601 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 9.20 (90.8% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 11.01 (89.0% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 14.43 (85.6% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 14.79 (85.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B6E601 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B6E601 to Valspar


#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 9.49 (90.5% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 9.54 (90.5% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 9.57 (90.4% similar)
#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 11.21 (88.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B6E601 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B6E601 to Behr


#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 12.89 (87.1% similar)
#B2DD8E
Early Spring (MQ4-46)
ΔE - 13.78 (86.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 13.81 (86.2% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 15.15 (84.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B6E601 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



B6E601
Inchworm*

3101E6
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 #B6E601?

Color that best contrast with #B6E601 is #3101E6, color name is 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 #B6E601?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B6E601 is #3101E6, color name is Blue*.





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