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What color is B9C17D?

The RGB color code for color number #B9C17D is RGB(185, 193, 125). In the RGB color model, #B9C17D has a red value of 185, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 35.2% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 67.1° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9C17D has a hue of 67.1° (degrees), 35.2 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color B9C17D is cool or warm?

Color B9C17D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9C17D? (For interior and product design)

B9C17D has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

#B9C17D

Light Color


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Is #B9C17D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9C17D 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 #B9C17D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 193, 125)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.15%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
35.23%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(67.06deg, 35.4 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
67.06°
Saturation
35.42 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 108, 46)
Red
38 (15.1%)
Yellow
108 (42.5%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
67.06°
Saturation
35.23 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 67.06°

W: 49.02 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 42.78

Y : 49.93

Z : 26.79

YXY

Y1 : 49.93

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 24.31%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 49.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.1GY 7.5/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 76.03

A : -13.5

B : 33.35

CIE-Lch

L : 76.03

C : 35.98

H : 112.03

CIE-Luv

L : 76.03

U : -1.62

V : 46.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.66

A : -15.6

B : 26.99






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9C17D


Here are the colors similar to B9C17D. 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.



#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9C17D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9C17D.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9C17D.


#BFCC80
PANTONE 7492 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9C17D.






Paint color for Hex #B9C17D


Here are the paint colors similar to B9C17D. 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 B9C17D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9C17D to Valspar


#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 0.32 (99.7% similar)
#ADB977
Green Curry (V021-2)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9C17D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9C17D to Dunn-Edwards


#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9C17D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9C17D to Behr


#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A6BC7B
Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9C17D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9C17D to PPG Paints


#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#BACB7C
Floral Bouquet (PPG1117-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B6C876
Fern Glow (PPG17-27)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9C17D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9C17D to Sherwin Williams


#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C5CD8F
Dancing Green (SW 6716)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9C17D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9C17D to Benjamin Moore


#C4C184
Dill Pickle (2147-40)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#ACC774
Stem Green (2029-40)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9C17D 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



B9C17D
Dark Khaki*

857DC1
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 #B9C17D?

Color that best contrast with #B9C17D is #857DC1, 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 #B9C17D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9C17D is #857DC1, color name is Purple Yam*.





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