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HEX BDC996 - #BDC996, RGB(189,201,150) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #BDC996
RGB Color Code: RGB(189, 201, 150)
CMYK Values*: 6.0%, 0.0%, 25.4%, 21.2%



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What color is BDC996?

The RGB color code for color number #BDC996 is RGB(189, 201, 150). In the RGB color model, #BDC996 has a red value of 189, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 74.1° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDC996 has a hue of 74.1° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color BDC996 is cool or warm?

Color BDC996 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDC996? (For interior and product design)

BDC996 has an LRV of nearly 55. 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

#BDC996

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of #BDC996 with dark and light Color




Is #BDC996 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDC996 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 #BDC996 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 201, 150)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.97%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
25.37%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(74.12deg, 32.1 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
74.12°
Saturation
32.08 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 90, 42)
Red
30 (11.6%)
Yellow
90 (35.3%)
Blue
42 (16.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
74.12°
Saturation
25.37 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 74.12°

W: 58.82 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 47.38

Y : 54.79

Z : 36.93

YXY

Y1 : 54.79

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 21.18%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 54.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.9GY 7.8/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 78.92

A : -12.7

B : 24.18

CIE-Lch

L : 78.92

C : 27.31

H : 117.72

CIE-Luv

L : 78.92

U : -4.59

V : 35.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.02

A : -15.29

B : 22.23






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BDC996

Here are the colors similar to BDC996. 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 - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#DADD98
Green Earth (Verona Green)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDC996.

#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#CED994
PANTONE 4211 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDC996.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDC996.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDC996.

#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDC996.

#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BDC996

Here are the paint colors similar to BDC996. 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 BDC996 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDC996 to PPG Paints

#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDC996 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDC996 to Sherwin Williams

#C5CD8F
Dancing Green (SW 6716)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDC996 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDC996 to Valspar

#CBCF97
Mild Evergreen (6003-5C)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#CDCD97
Creamy Spinaci (V058-3)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#D8D7A9
Sunlit Leaf (V058-2)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDC996 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDC996 to Dunn-Edwards

#CFD5A7
Trailing Vine (DE 5541)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDC996 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDC996 to Behr

#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#D0CD94
Wasabi (M340-4)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDC996 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDC996 to Benjamin Moore

#CCCCA3
Fernwood Green (2145-40)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BDC996 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BDC996 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#CACCBA
Eddy (301)
ΔE - 10.45 (89.5% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 10.86 (89.1% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 11.29 (88.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDC996 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



BDC996
Sage Green*

A296C9
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 #BDC996?

Color that best contrast with #BDC996 is #A296C9, 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 #BDC996?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDC996 is #A296C9, color name is Blue Bell*.





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