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Behr Bitter Lemon (M310-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Bitter Lemon (M310-6)
Hex Color Code: #AA9357
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 147, 87)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.5%, 48.8%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Bitter Lemon (M310-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bitter Lemon (M310-6)?

Bitter Lemon (M310-6) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bitter Lemon (M310-6) is #AA9357, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 147, 87).

In the RGB color model, Bitter Lemon (M310-6) has a red value of 170, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 48.8% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation, and 50.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bitter Lemon (M310-6) has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 48.8 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) is cool or warm?

The color Bitter Lemon (M310-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Bitter Lemon (M310-6)?

Bitter Lemon (M310-6) has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Bitter Lemon (M310-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 30 puts Behr Bitter Lemon (M310-6) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 147, 87)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.53%
Yellow
48.82%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(43.37deg, 32.8 %, 50.4 %)

Hue
43.37°
Saturation
32.81 %.
Lightness
50.39 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 121, 67)
Red
79 (30.9%)
Yellow
121 (47.6%)
Blue
67 (26.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.37°
Saturation
48.82 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 43.37°

W: 34.12 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 28.73

Y : 30.1

Z : 13.31

YXY

Y1 : 30.1

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 42.35%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 30.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.4Y 6.0/5.1

CIE-Lab

L : 61.74

A : 0.47

B : 34.77

CIE-Lch

L : 61.74

C : 34.78

H : 89.22

CIE-Luv

L : 61.74

U : 18.53

V : 42.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.86

A : -2.54

B : 24.02






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bitter Lemon (M310-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Bitter Lemon (M310-6) (Paint - Behr). 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.



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ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to British Standard 4800


#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 0.22 (99.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to Pantone PMS


#A28D5B
PANTONE 8383 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to RAL Classic


#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Bitter Lemon (M310-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bitter Lemon (M310-6) (Paint - Behr). 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


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to Sherwin Williams


#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
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Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to PPG Paints


#9D8A50
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)


Valspar


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to Valspar


#B79355
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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#9D8752
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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
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Ochre (2151-30)
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ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Behr


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to Behr


#BB9B52
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ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
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Lucky Bamboo (PPU9-02)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
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Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bitter Lemon (M310-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bitter Lemon (M310-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
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New Cork (DE 6180)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
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Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
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Spacious Plain (DE 6188)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Bitter Lemon (M310-6) - #AA9357 Color Images and Patterns


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