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HEX BBBC5B - #BBBC5B, RGB(187,188,91) Color


Color Name: Olive Green*
Hex Color Code: #BBBC5B
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 188, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.5%, 0.0%, 51.6%, 26.3%



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What color is BBBC5B?

The RGB color code for color number #BBBC5B is RGB(187, 188, 91). In the RGB color model, #BBBC5B has a red value of 187, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 51.6% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60.6° (degrees), 42.0 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBBC5B has a hue of 60.6° (degrees), 51.6 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BBBC5B is cool or warm?

Color BBBC5B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBBC5B? (For interior and product design)

BBBC5B has an LRV of nearly 47. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #BBBC5B with dark and light Color




Is #BBBC5B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBBC5B 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 #BBBC5B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 188, 91)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.53%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
51.60%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(60.62deg, 42.0 %, 54.7 %)

Hue
60.62°
Saturation
41.99 %.
Lightness
54.71 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 133, 45)
Red
49 (19.0%)
Yellow
133 (52.3%)
Blue
45 (17.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60.62°
Saturation
51.60 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 60.62°

W: 35.69 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 40.37

Y : 47.29

Z : 16.9

YXY

Y1 : 47.29

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 26.27%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 47.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 7.3/7.3

CIE-Lab

L : 74.37

A : -13.71

B : 48.34

CIE-Lch

L : 74.37

C : 50.24

H : 105.83

CIE-Luv

L : 74.37

U : 3.77

V : 61.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.77

A : -15.56

B : 33.57






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BBBC5B

Here are the colors similar to BBBC5B. 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.

#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBBC5B.

#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBBC5B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBBC5B.

#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBBC5B.



Paint color for Hex #BBBC5B

Here are the paint colors similar to BBBC5B. 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 BBBC5B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBBC5B to Benjamin Moore

#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B0BD4D
Limeade (CSP-865)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C7BC60
Sweet Vibrations (391)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBBC5B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBBC5B to PPG Paints

#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBBC5B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBBC5B to Valspar

#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBBC5B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBBC5B to Behr

#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBBC5B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBBC5B to Sherwin Williams

#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBBC5B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBBC5B to Dunn-Edwards

#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C8BA63
Baby Frog (DE 5480)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BBBC5B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BBBC5B to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 10.66 (89.3% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 14.24 (85.8% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 15.85 (84.2% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 16.38 (83.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBBC5B 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



BBBC5B
Olive Green*

5C5BBC
Slate 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 #BBBC5B?

Color that best contrast with #BBBC5B is #5C5BBC, color name is Slate 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 #BBBC5B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBBC5B is #5C5BBC, color name is Slate Blue*.





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