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What color is BAC231?

The RGB color code for color number #BAC231 is RGB(186, 194, 49). In the RGB color model, #BAC231 has a red value of 186, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 74.7% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 63.3° (degrees), 59.7 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BAC231 has a hue of 63.3° (degrees), 74.7 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color BAC231 is cool or warm?

Color BAC231 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BAC231? (For interior and product design)

BAC231 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.



Dark Color

#BAC231

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #BAC231 with dark and light Color




Is #BAC231 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BAC231 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 #BAC231 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 194, 49)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.12%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
74.74%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(63.31deg, 59.7 %, 47.6 %)

Hue
63.31°
Saturation
59.67 %.
Lightness
47.65 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 171, 43)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Yellow
171 (66.9%)
Blue
43 (16.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
63.31°
Saturation
74.74 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 63.31°

W: 19.22 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 40.1

Y : 49.24

Z : 10.3

YXY

Y1 : 49.24

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 23.92%

Y : 80.78%


LRV

~ 49.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.8GY 7.4/9.8

CIE-Lab

L : 75.6

A : -19.85

B : 66.81

CIE-Lch

L : 75.6

C : 69.7

H : 106.54

CIE-Luv

L : 75.6

U : 0.24

V : 77.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.17

A : -20.81

B : 40.42






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BAC231


Here are the colors similar to BAC231. 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 - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BAC231.


#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#B5BD00
PANTONE 390 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C1BE00
PANTONE 4233 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BAC231.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BAC231.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BAC231.






Paint color for Hex #BAC231


Here are the paint colors similar to BAC231. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BAC231 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BAC231 to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BAC231 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BAC231 to Benjamin Moore


#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BAC231 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BAC231 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BAC231 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BAC231 to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BAC231 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BAC231 to PPG Paints


#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color BAC231 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BAC231 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BAC231 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



BAC231
Acid Green*

3931C2
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 #BAC231?

Color that best contrast with #BAC231 is #3931C2, 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 #BAC231?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BAC231 is #3931C2, color name is Persian Blue*.





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