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What color is B8C257?

The RGB color code for color number #B8C257 is RGB(184, 194, 87). In the RGB color model, #B8C257 has a red value of 184, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 55.2% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.6° (degrees), 46.7 % saturation, and 55.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8C257 has a hue of 65.6° (degrees), 55.2 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color B8C257 is cool or warm?

Color B8C257 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8C257? (For interior and product design)

B8C257 has an LRV of nearly 49. 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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#B8C257

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #B8C257 with dark and light Color




Is #B8C257 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8C257 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 #B8C257 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 194, 87)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.15%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
55.15%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(65.61deg, 46.7 %, 55.1 %)

Hue
65.61°
Saturation
46.72 %.
Lightness
55.10 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 140, 45)
Red
45 (17.6%)
Yellow
140 (54.9%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.61°
Saturation
55.15 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 65.61°

W: 34.12 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 40.78

Y : 49.46

Z : 16.41

YXY

Y1 : 49.46

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 23.92%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 49.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.5GY 7.4/8

CIE-Lab

L : 75.74

A : -18.31

B : 51.72

CIE-Lch

L : 75.74

C : 54.87

H : 109.49

CIE-Luv

L : 75.74

U : -1.75

V : 65.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.33

A : -19.58

B : 35.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B8C257


Here are the colors similar to B8C257. 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 - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8C257.


#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#A9C23F
PANTONE 2300 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8C257.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8C257.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8C257.


#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B8C257


Here are the paint colors similar to B8C257. 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 B8C257 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8C257 to Benjamin Moore


#B0BD4D
Limeade (CSP-865)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#A7B554
Perennial (405)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C3D16F
Pear Green (2028-40)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8C257 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8C257 to Valspar


#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B8C257 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8C257 to Dunn-Edwards


#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A1B841
Clipped Grass (DE 5552)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8C257 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8C257 to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8C257 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8C257 to Behr


#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8C257 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8C257 to Sherwin Williams


#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8C257 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



B8C257
Middle Green Yellow*

6157C2
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 #B8C257?

Color that best contrast with #B8C257 is #6157C2, 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 #B8C257?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8C257 is #6157C2, color name is Slate Blue*.





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