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What color is B9CA2F?

The RGB color code for color number #B9CA2F is RGB(185, 202, 47). In the RGB color model, #B9CA2F has a red value of 185, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 47. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 76.7% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 66.6° (degrees), 62.2 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9CA2F has a hue of 66.6° (degrees), 76.7 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color B9CA2F is cool or warm?

Color B9CA2F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9CA2F? (For interior and product design)

B9CA2F 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.



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#B9CA2F

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #B9CA2F with dark and light Color




Is #B9CA2F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9CA2F 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 #B9CA2F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 202, 47)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.42%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
76.73%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(66.58deg, 62.2 %, 48.8 %)

Hue
66.58°
Saturation
62.25 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 177, 42)
Red
45 (17.8%)
Yellow
177 (69.5%)
Blue
42 (16.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
66.58°
Saturation
76.73 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 66.58°

W: 18.43 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 41.64

Y : 52.76

Z : 10.68

YXY

Y1 : 52.76

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 20.78%

Y : 81.57%


LRV

~ 52.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.8GY 7.6/10.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.73

A : -24.27

B : 69.38

CIE-Lch

L : 77.73

C : 73.5

H : 109.28

CIE-Luv

L : 77.73

U : -5.35

V : 81.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.64

A : -24.78

B : 42.13






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9CA2F


Here are the colors similar to B9CA2F. 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.



#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#CAE00D
Bitter Lemon
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9CA2F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9CA2F.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9CA2F.


#ADCB00
PANTONE 3507 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#A8C700
PANTONE 3570 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#C4D600
PANTONE 382 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9CA2F.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9CA2F


Here are the paint colors similar to B9CA2F. 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 B9CA2F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9CA2F to Benjamin Moore


#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C3CF00
Yew Green (2025-20)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9CA2F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9CA2F to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9CA2F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9CA2F to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9CA2F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9CA2F to Valspar


#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9CA2F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9CA2F to PPG Paints


#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9CA2F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9CA2F to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.1% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 8.85 (91.1% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 9.03 (91.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9CA2F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9CA2F to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 12.60 (87.4% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.70 (80.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9CA2F 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



B9CA2F
Acid Green*

402FCA
Persian 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 #B9CA2F?

Color that best contrast with #B9CA2F is #402FCA, color name is Persian 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 #B9CA2F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9CA2F is #402FCA, color name is Persian Blue*.





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