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HEX BBC6A6 - #BBC6A6, RGB(187,198,166) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #BBC6A6
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 198, 166)
CMYK Values*: 5.6%, 0.0%, 16.2%, 22.4%



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What color is BBC6A6?

The RGB color code for color number #BBC6A6 is RGB(187, 198, 166). In the RGB color model, #BBC6A6 has a red value of 187, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 16.2% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80.6° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBC6A6 has a hue of 80.6° (degrees), 16.2 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color BBC6A6 is cool or warm?

Color BBC6A6 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBC6A6? (For interior and product design)

BBC6A6 has an LRV of nearly 54. 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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#BBC6A6

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of #BBC6A6 with dark and light Color




Is #BBC6A6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBC6A6 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 #BBC6A6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 198, 166)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.56%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
16.16%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(80.62deg, 21.9 %, 71.4 %)

Hue
80.62°
Saturation
21.92 %.
Lightness
71.37 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 76, 44)
Red
28 (11.1%)
Yellow
76 (29.9%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
80.62°
Saturation
16.16 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 80.62°

W: 65.10 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 47.57

Y : 53.71

Z : 43.94

YXY

Y1 : 53.71

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 22.35%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 53.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.7GY 7.7/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 78.29

A : -9.44

B : 14.78

CIE-Lch

L : 78.29

C : 17.54

H : 122.57

CIE-Luv

L : 78.29

U : -4.74

V : 22.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.28

A : -12.38

B : 15.75






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BBC6A6

Here are the colors similar to BBC6A6. 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.

#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBC6A6.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBC6A6.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBC6A6.

#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B6CFAE
PANTONE 2260 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BBC6A6.

#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBC6A6.

#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BBC6A6

Here are the paint colors similar to BBC6A6. 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 BBC6A6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBC6A6 to PPG Paints

#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 0.60 (99.4% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBC6A6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBC6A6 to Benjamin Moore

#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#CCCFAE
Maidenhair Fern (500)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#CBCDAE
Guilford Green (HC-116)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBC6A6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBC6A6 to Behr

#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBC6A6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBC6A6 to Sherwin Williams

#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B3CBAA
Relish (SW 6443)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBC6A6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBC6A6 to Valspar

#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#D4DAB8
Prairie Willow (6001-5B)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBC6A6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBC6A6 to Dunn-Edwards

#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#CED2AB
Olive Martini (DE 5562)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B3CDAC
Spring Fields (DE 5619)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BBC6A6 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BBC6A6 to Farrow & Ball

#CACCBA
Eddy (301)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 8.04 (92.0% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 8.12 (91.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBC6A6 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



BBC6A6
Laurel Green*

B1A6C6
Pastel Lilac*


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 #BBC6A6?

Color that best contrast with #BBC6A6 is #B1A6C6, color name is Pastel Lilac*
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 #BBC6A6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBC6A6 is #B1A6C6, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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