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HEX C1B422 - #C1B422, RGB(193,180,34) Color


Color Name: Olive Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #C1B422
RGB Color Code: RGB(193, 180, 34)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.7%, 82.4%, 24.3%



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What color is C1B422?

The RGB color code for color number #C1B422 is RGB(193, 180, 34). In the RGB color model, #C1B422 has a red value of 193, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 34. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 82.4% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.1° (degrees), 70.0 % saturation, and 44.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C1B422 has a hue of 55.1° (degrees), 82.4 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color C1B422 is cool or warm?

Color C1B422 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C1B422? (For interior and product design)

C1B422 has an LRV of nearly 44. 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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#C1B422

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #C1B422 with dark and light Color




Is #C1B422 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C1B422 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 #C1B422 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(193, 180, 34)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
34 (13.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.74%
Yellow
82.38%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(55.09deg, 70.0 %, 44.5 %)

Hue
55.09°
Saturation
70.04 %.
Lightness
44.51 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 172, 41)
Red
67 (26.4%)
Yellow
172 (67.5%)
Blue
41 (16.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.09°
Saturation
82.38 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 55.09°

W: 13.33 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 38.6

Y : 44.1

Z : 7.99

YXY

Y1 : 44.1

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 24.31%

M : 29.41%

Y : 86.67%


LRV

~ 44.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.9Y 7.1/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 72.29

A : -10.29

B : 68.5

CIE-Lch

L : 72.29

C : 69.26

H : 98.55

CIE-Luv

L : 72.29

U : 14.5

V : 75

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.4

A : -12.44

B : 39.35






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C1B422

Here are the colors similar to C1B422. 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.

#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C1B422.

#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#C4B200
PANTONE 7759 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#BFB800
PANTONE 397 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C1B422.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C1B422.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C1B422.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C1B422

Here are the paint colors similar to C1B422. 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 C1B422 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C1B422 to Benjamin Moore

#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C1B422 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C1B422 to Sherwin Williams

#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C1B422 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C1B422 to Dunn-Edwards

#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C1B422 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C1B422 to Behr

#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C1B422 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C1B422 to Valspar

#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C1B422 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C1B422 to PPG Paints

#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C1B422 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C1B422 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 15.64 (84.4% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.86 (82.1% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 19.76 (80.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C1B422 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



C1B422
Olive Yellow*

222FC1
Persian Blue*


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 #C1B422?

Color that best contrast with #C1B422 is #222FC1, color name is Persian Blue*
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 #C1B422?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C1B422 is #222FC1, color name is Persian Blue*.





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