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What color is B9E22C?

The RGB color code for color number #B9E22C is RGB(185, 226, 44). In the RGB color model, #B9E22C has a red value of 185, a green value of 226, and a blue value of 44. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 80.5% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73.5° (degrees), 75.8 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9E22C has a hue of 73.5° (degrees), 80.5 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.



Color B9E22C is cool or warm?

Color B9E22C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9E22C? (For interior and product design)

B9E22C has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a 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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#B9E22C

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of #B9E22C with dark and light Color




Is #B9E22C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9E22C 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 #B9E22C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 226, 44)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
226 (88.6%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.14%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
80.53%
Key
11.37%

HSL

HSL(73.52deg, 75.8 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
73.52°
Saturation
75.83 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 194, 37)
Red
25 (9.9%)
Yellow
194 (76.1%)
Blue
37 (14.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
73.52°
Saturation
80.53 %.
Brightness / Value
88.63 %.

HWB

H: 73.52°

W: 17.25 %

B: 11.37 %

XYZ

X : 47.66

Y : 64.89

Z : 12.4

YXY

Y1 : 64.89

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.52

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 11.37%

Y : 82.75%


LRV

~ 64.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.6GY 8.3/12.3

CIE-Lab

L : 84.43

A : -35.65

B : 76.22

CIE-Lch

L : 84.43

C : 84.14

H : 115.07

CIE-Luv

L : 84.43

U : -19.41

V : 91.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.55

A : -35.36

B : 47.26






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9E22C


Here are the colors similar to B9E22C. 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.



#B0E313
Inchworm
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#CAE00D
Bitter Lemon
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#D1E231
Pear
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9E22C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9E22C.


#C0DF16
PANTONE 2297 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#AADB1E
PANTONE 2290 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#A7D500
PANTONE 2291 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B7DB57
PANTONE 2298 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9E22C.


#C0D036
RAL 110 80 70 - Juice Green
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#B0D45D
RAL 120 80 60 - Neon Green
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#C4D056
RAL 110 80 60 - Clown Green
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9E22C


Here are the paint colors similar to B9E22C. 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 B9E22C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9E22C to Benjamin Moore


#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#D2E169
Apple Green (2026-40)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#A4C700
Margarita (2026-20)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9E22C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9E22C to Dunn-Edwards


#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#CAE277
Celery (DE 5557)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9E22C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9E22C to PPG Paints


#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 8.30 (91.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9E22C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9E22C to Valspar


#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 8.25 (91.7% similar)
#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 9.74 (90.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9E22C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9E22C to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 8.16 (91.8% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 9.94 (90.1% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 12.91 (87.1% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 13.21 (86.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9E22C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9E22C to Behr


#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 11.48 (88.5% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 12.50 (87.5% similar)
#B2DD8E
Early Spring (MQ4-46)
ΔE - 12.50 (87.5% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 13.57 (86.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9E22C 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



B9E22C
Inchworm*

552CE2
Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*


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 #B9E22C?

Color that best contrast with #B9E22C is #552CE2, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*
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 #B9E22C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9E22C is #552CE2, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*.





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