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What color is B7C97A?

The RGB color code for color number #B7C97A is RGB(183, 201, 122). In the RGB color model, #B7C97A has a red value of 183, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 39.3% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73.7° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B7C97A has a hue of 73.7° (degrees), 39.3 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color B7C97A is cool or warm?

Color B7C97A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B7C97A? (For interior and product design)

B7C97A has an LRV of nearly 53. 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.



Dark Color

#B7C97A

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #B7C97A with dark and light Color




Is #B7C97A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B7C97A 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 #B7C97A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(183, 201, 122)
Red
183 (71.8%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.96%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
39.30%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(73.67deg, 42.2 %, 63.3 %)

Hue
73.67°
Saturation
42.25 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 114, 44)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Yellow
114 (44.8%)
Blue
44 (17.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
73.67°
Saturation
39.30 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 73.67°

W: 47.84 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 43.93

Y : 53.25

Z : 26.37

YXY

Y1 : 53.25

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 28.24%

M : 21.18%

Y : 52.16%


LRV

~ 53.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.6GY 7.7/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 78.02

A : -18.68

B : 37.43

CIE-Lch

L : 78.02

C : 41.83

H : 116.52

CIE-Luv

L : 78.02

U : -7.31

V : 52.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.97

A : -20.24

B : 29.65






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B7C97A


Here are the colors similar to B7C97A. 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 - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C9DC87
Medium Spring Bud
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#DADD98
Green Earth (Verona Green)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B7C97A.


#BFCC80
PANTONE 7492 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#A9C47F
PANTONE 577 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#C5D97A
PANTONE 2289 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#CED994
PANTONE 4211 C
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B7C97A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B7C97A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B7C97A.


#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B7C97A


Here are the paint colors similar to B7C97A. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B7C97A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B7C97A to PPG Paints


#BACB7C
Floral Bouquet (PPG1117-4)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#B6C876
Fern Glow (PPG17-27)
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#AEC571
Lime Green (PPG1222-5)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#CDD47F
Green Gecko (PPG1217-6)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B7C97A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B7C97A to Benjamin Moore


#ACC774
Stem Green (2029-40)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#A5C667
Springhill Green (412)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C3D16F
Pear Green (2028-40)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#9EC479
Fresh Grass (426)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B7C97A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B7C97A to Valspar


#BFD785
Sunny Lime (8001-29D)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#A9CF7E
Greenscape (6005-10A)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#ADB977
Green Curry (V021-2)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B7C97A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B7C97A to Behr


#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#A6BC7B
Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#C3D29C
Cricket Field (P370-4)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B7C97A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B7C97A to Sherwin Williams


#C5CD8F
Dancing Green (SW 6716)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B7C97A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B7C97A to Dunn-Edwards


#AFD77F
Wasabi (DE 5578)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#CFDD7B
Lime Sorbet (DE 5550)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B7C97A 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



B7C97A
Middle Green Yellow*

8C7AC9
Purple Yam*


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 #B7C97A?

Color that best contrast with #B7C97A is #8C7AC9, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #B7C97A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B7C97A is #8C7AC9, color name is Purple Yam*.





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