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HEX BBD927 - #BBD927, RGB(187,217,39) Color


Color Name: Bitter Lemon*
Hex Color Code: #BBD927
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 217, 39)
CMYK Values*: 13.8%, 0.0%, 82.0%, 14.9%



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What color is BBD927?

The RGB color code for color number #BBD927 is RGB(187, 217, 39). In the RGB color model, #BBD927 has a red value of 187, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 39. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 82.0% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70.1° (degrees), 70.1 % saturation, and 50.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBD927 has a hue of 70.1° (degrees), 82.0 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color BBD927 is cool or warm?

Color BBD927 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBD927? (For interior and product design)

BBD927 has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a 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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Is #BBD927 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBD927 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 #BBD927 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 217, 39)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.82%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
82.03%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(70.11deg, 70.1 %, 50.2 %)

Hue
70.11°
Saturation
70.08 %.
Lightness
50.20 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 193, 38)
Red
34 (13.1%)
Yellow
193 (75.6%)
Blue
38 (14.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
70.11°
Saturation
82.03 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 70.11°

W: 15.29 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 45.67

Y : 60.34

Z : 11.16

YXY

Y1 : 60.34

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.51

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 14.90%

Y : 84.71%


LRV

~ 60.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.1GY 8.1/11.7

CIE-Lab

L : 82.02

A : -30.87

B : 75.41

CIE-Lch

L : 82.02

C : 81.48

H : 112.27

CIE-Luv

L : 82.02

U : -13.03

V : 88.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.68

A : -30.98

B : 45.86






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BBD927

Here are the colors similar to BBD927. 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.

#CAE00D
Bitter Lemon
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B0E313
Inchworm
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D1E231
Pear
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBD927.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBD927.

#C0DF16
PANTONE 2297 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C4D600
PANTONE 382 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#A7D500
PANTONE 2291 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AADB1E
PANTONE 2290 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBD927.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBD927.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BBD927

Here are the paint colors similar to BBD927. 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 BBD927 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBD927 to Benjamin Moore

#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C3CF00
Yew Green (2025-20)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A4C700
Margarita (2026-20)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBD927 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBD927 to Dunn-Edwards

#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBD927 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBD927 to Sherwin Williams

#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 8.37 (91.6% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 11.64 (88.4% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 11.75 (88.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBD927 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBD927 to PPG Paints

#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBD927 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBD927 to Valspar

#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBD927 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBD927 to Behr

#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 9.85 (90.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 10.26 (89.7% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 12.07 (87.9% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 12.34 (87.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BBD927 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BBD927 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 12.85 (87.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBD927 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



BBD927
Bitter Lemon*

4527D9
Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*


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 #BBD927?

Color that best contrast with #BBD927 is #4527D9, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*
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 #BBD927?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBD927 is #4527D9, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*.





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