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What color is BBBC99?

The RGB color code for color number #BBBC99 is RGB(187, 188, 153). In the RGB color model, #BBBC99 has a red value of 187, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 18.6% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.7° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBBC99 has a hue of 61.7° (degrees), 18.6 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BBBC99 is cool or warm?

Color BBBC99 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBBC99? (For interior and product design)

BBBC99 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

#BBBC99

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #BBBC99 with dark and light Color




Is #BBBC99 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBBC99 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 #BBBC99 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 188, 153)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.53%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
18.62%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(61.71deg, 20.7 %, 66.9 %)

Hue
61.71°
Saturation
20.71 %.
Lightness
66.86 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 84, 48)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
61.71°
Saturation
18.62 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 61.71°

W: 60.00 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 44.23

Y : 48.83

Z : 37.23

YXY

Y1 : 48.83

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 26.27%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 48.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.7GY 7.4/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 75.35

A : -6.28

B : 17.64

CIE-Lch

L : 75.35

C : 18.72

H : 109.6

CIE-Luv

L : 75.35

U : 1.27

V : 25.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.88

A : -9.32

B : 17.33






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBBC99


Here are the colors similar to BBBC99. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBBC99.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBBC99.


#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBBC99.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBBC99.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BBBC99.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBBC99


Here are the paint colors similar to BBBC99. 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 BBBC99 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBBC99 to Benjamin Moore


#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBBC99 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBBC99 to PPG Paints


#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBBC99 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBBC99 to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBBC99 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBBC99 to Valspar


#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBBC99 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBBC99 to Behr


#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBBC99 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBBC99 to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBBC99 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



BBBC99
Sage Green*

9A99BC
Blue Bell*


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 #BBBC99?

Color that best contrast with #BBBC99 is #9A99BC, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #BBBC99?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBBC99 is #9A99BC, color name is Blue Bell*.





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