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What color is BBC597?

The RGB color code for color number #BBC597 is RGB(187, 197, 151). In the RGB color model, #BBC597 has a red value of 187, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 23.4% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBC597 has a hue of 73° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color BBC597 is cool or warm?

Color BBC597 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBC597? (For interior and product design)

BBC597 has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

#BBC597

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #BBC597 with dark and light Color




Is #BBC597 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBC597 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 #BBC597 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 197, 151)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.08%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
23.35%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(73.04deg, 28.4 %, 68.2 %)

Hue
73.04°
Saturation
28.40 %.
Lightness
68.24 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 88, 44)
Red
31 (12.3%)
Yellow
88 (34.6%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
73.04°
Saturation
23.35 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 73.04°

W: 59.22 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 46.05

Y : 52.73

Z : 37.03

YXY

Y1 : 52.73

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 22.75%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 52.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.8GY 7.6/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 77.72

A : -11.26

B : 21.98

CIE-Lch

L : 77.72

C : 24.69

H : 117.12

CIE-Luv

L : 77.72

U : -3.61

V : 32.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.62

A : -13.89

B : 20.6






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBC597


Here are the colors similar to BBC597. 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 - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBC597.


#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBC597.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBC597.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BBC597.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBC597.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBC597


Here are the paint colors similar to BBC597. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BBC597 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBC597 to PPG Paints


#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBC597 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBC597 to Valspar


#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#CECAA4
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBC597 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBC597 to Dunn-Edwards


#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBC597 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBC597 to Behr


#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBC597 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBC597 to Sherwin Williams


#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBC597 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBC597 to Benjamin Moore


#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#CCCCA3
Fernwood Green (2145-40)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBC597 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



BBC597
Sage Green*

A197C5
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 #BBC597?

Color that best contrast with #BBC597 is #A197C5, 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 #BBC597?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBC597 is #A197C5, color name is Blue Bell*.





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