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What color is Lemon Grass?

Lemon Grass color belongs to the Yellow, Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lemon Grass is #D9D491, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 212, 145).

In the RGB color model, Lemon Grass has a red value of 217, a green value of 212, and a blue value of 145. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 33.2% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.8° (degrees), 48.6 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lemon Grass has a hue of 55.8° (degrees), 33.2 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Lemon Grass is cool or warm?

The color Lemon Grass is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Lemon Grass? (For interior and product design)

Lemon Grass has an LRV of nearly 64. 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.



Dark Color

Lemon Grass

Light Color


Compare LRV 64 of Lemon Grass with dark and light Color





Is Lemon Grass Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Lemon Grass 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


Lemon Grass color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(217, 212, 145)
Red
217 (85.1%)
Green
212 (83.1%)
Blue
145 (56.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.30%
Yellow
33.18%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(55.83deg, 48.6 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
55.83°
Saturation
48.65 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 95, 27)
Red
25 (9.8%)
Yellow
95 (37.3%)
Blue
27 (10.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.83°
Saturation
33.18 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 55.83°

W: 56.86 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 57.27

Y : 63.88

Z : 36.1

YXY

Y1 : 63.88

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 14.90%

M : 16.86%

Y : 43.14%


LRV

~ 63.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.4GY 8.3/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 83.9

A : -8.31

B : 33.83

CIE-Lch

L : 83.9

C : 34.83

H : 103.81

CIE-Luv

L : 83.9

U : 6.54

V : 47.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.93

A : -11.97

B : 29.17






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Lemon Grass


Here are the colors similar to Lemon Grass . 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.



#DADD98
Green Earth (Verona Green)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#EEE8AA
Pale Goldenrod
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#F3E5AB
Vanilla
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#F3E5AB
Medium Champagne
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lemon Grass to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lemon Grass to Pantone PMS


#D6CF8D
PANTONE 615 C
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#DCD59A
PANTONE 614 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#E9DF97
PANTONE 461 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#EADB9C
PANTONE 4001 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Lemon Grass to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lemon Grass to British Standard 4800


#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#FCF3A8
BS 10-B-15 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)


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Paint similar to Lemon Grass


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Lemon Grass . 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.


Sherwin Williams


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lemon Grass to Sherwin Williams


#DAD790
Gleeful (SW 6709)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#E6D88E
Lively Yellow (SW 6702)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lemon Grass to Benjamin Moore


#D3CF8F
Pale Avocado (2146-40)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#E3DA9B
Sweet Pear (389)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#EEE3A4
Sunny Side Up (367)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#E8E99F
Hibiscus (2027-50)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lemon Grass to Dunn-Edwards


#D6D69B
Crocodile Tears (DE 5520)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#E3D9A0
Russet Green (DE 5485)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#E5DA9F
Bamboo Mat (DE 5457)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#E9E1A7
Breath of Spring (DE 5478)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lemon Grass to Valspar


#E4DB9E
Celery Heart (V057-2)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#DBDBA4
Lemon Fennel (M248)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#CDCD97
Creamy Spinaci (V058-3)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#CBCF97
Mild Evergreen (6003-5C)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lemon Grass to Behr


#D0CD94
Wasabi (M340-4)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#D5CB7F
Spring Grass (P350-4)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#E8E097
Reviving Green (P340-3)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#EBDC9C
Flourish (P330-3A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Lemon Grass similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lemon Grass to PPG Paints


#E1DD8E
Lively Laugh (PPG1218-3)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#EDE1A8
Turning Oakleaf (PPG1107-3)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#CFDB8D
Lime Splash (PPG1217-5)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Lemon Grass - #D9D491 color palettes and coordinating colors



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



D9D491
Lemon Grass

9196D9
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 Lemon Grass - #D9D491?

Color that best contrast with Lemon Grass - #D9D491 is #9196D9, 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 Lemon Grass - #D9D491?

Complementary or Opposite color for Lemon Grass - #D9D491 is #9196D9, color name is Blue Bell*.





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Lemon Grass - #D9D491 Color Images and Patterns


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