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HEX B8C499 - #B8C499, RGB(184,196,153) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #B8C499
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 196, 153)
CMYK Values*: 6.1%, 0.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%



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What color is B8C499?

The RGB color code for color number #B8C499 is RGB(184, 196, 153). In the RGB color model, #B8C499 has a red value of 184, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 21.9% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 76.7° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation, and 68.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8C499 has a hue of 76.7° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color B8C499 is cool or warm?

Color B8C499 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8C499? (For interior and product design)

B8C499 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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Compare LRV 52 of #B8C499 with dark and light Color




Is #B8C499 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8C499 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 #B8C499 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 196, 153)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.12%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
21.94%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(76.74deg, 26.7 %, 68.4 %)

Hue
76.74°
Saturation
26.71 %.
Lightness
68.43 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 87, 46)
Red
31 (12.4%)
Yellow
87 (34.0%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
76.74°
Saturation
21.94 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 76.74°

W: 60.00 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 45.26

Y : 51.97

Z : 37.78

YXY

Y1 : 51.97

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 23.14%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 52 %

Munsell Color System

6.2GY 7.6/4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.26

A : -11.56

B : 20.26

CIE-Lch

L : 77.26

C : 23.32

H : 119.71

CIE-Luv

L : 77.26

U : -4.9

V : 30.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.09

A : -14.1

B : 19.39






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B8C499

Here are the colors similar to B8C499. 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.

#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8C499.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8C499.

#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#A7C086
PANTONE 4205 C
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8C499.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B8C499.

#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8C499.

#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B8C499

Here are the paint colors similar to B8C499. 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 B8C499 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8C499 to PPG Paints

#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8C499 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8C499 to Valspar

#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#A6B483
Gloaming Green (6001-6A)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8C499 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8C499 to Behr

#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#ABBD90
Chervil Leaves (M370-4)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B8C499 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8C499 to Dunn-Edwards

#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#A9C08A
Shrubbery (DE 5584)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#A5BE8F
Praying Mantis (DE 5591)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8C499 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8C499 to Benjamin Moore

#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8C499 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8C499 to Sherwin Williams

#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B8C499 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B8C499 to Farrow & Ball

#CACCBA
Eddy (301)
ΔE - 9.21 (90.8% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 9.76 (90.2% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 9.79 (90.2% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 9.96 (90.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8C499 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



B8C499
Laurel Green*

A599C4
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 #B8C499?

Color that best contrast with #B8C499 is #A599C4, 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 #B8C499?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8C499 is #A599C4, color name is Blue Bell*.





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