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What color is BBBE8C?

The RGB color code for color number #BBBE8C is RGB(187, 190, 140). In the RGB color model, #BBBE8C has a red value of 187, a green value of 190, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 26.3% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 63.6° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBBE8C has a hue of 63.6° (degrees), 26.3 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.



Color BBBE8C is cool or warm?

Color BBBE8C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBBE8C? (For interior and product design)

BBBE8C 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.



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#BBBE8C

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #BBBE8C with dark and light Color




Is #BBBE8C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBBE8C 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 #BBBE8C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 190, 140)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
190 (74.5%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.58%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
26.32%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(63.6deg, 27.8 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
63.6°
Saturation
27.78 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 95, 46)
Red
37 (14.7%)
Yellow
95 (37.2%)
Blue
46 (18.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
63.6°
Saturation
26.32 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 63.6°

W: 54.90 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 43.64

Y : 49.29

Z : 32.02

YXY

Y1 : 49.29

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 25.49%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 49.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.6GY 7.4/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 75.63

A : -9.22

B : 24.98

CIE-Lch

L : 75.63

C : 26.62

H : 110.26

CIE-Luv

L : 75.63

U : 0.74

V : 35.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.2

A : -11.89

B : 22.1






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBBE8C


Here are the colors similar to BBBE8C. 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 - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBBE8C.


#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 0.27 (99.7% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBBE8C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBBE8C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBBE8C.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BBBE8C.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBBE8C


Here are the paint colors similar to BBBE8C. 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 BBBE8C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBBE8C to Dunn-Edwards


#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBBE8C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBBE8C to PPG Paints


#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBBE8C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBBE8C to Sherwin Williams


#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBBE8C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBBE8C to Behr


#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C7C088
Wheat Grass (PPU9-11)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBBE8C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBBE8C to Benjamin Moore


#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#C4C184
Dill Pickle (2147-40)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBBE8C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBBE8C to Valspar


#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBBE8C 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



BBBE8C
Sage Green*

8F8CBE
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 #BBBE8C?

Color that best contrast with #BBBE8C is #8F8CBE, 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 #BBBE8C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBBE8C is #8F8CBE, color name is Blue Bell*.





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