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HEX 8B96D1 - #8B96D1, RGB(139,150,209) Color


Color Name: Blue Bell*
Hex Color Code: #8B96D1
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 150, 209)
CMYK Values*: 33.5%, 28.2%, 0.0%, 18.0%



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What color is 8B96D1?

The RGB color code for color number #8B96D1 is RGB(139, 150, 209). In the RGB color model, #8B96D1 has a red value of 139, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 209. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.5% cyan, 28.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 230.6° (degrees), 43.2 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8B96D1 has a hue of 230.6° (degrees), 33.5 % saturation and 82.0 % brightness/value.



Color 8B96D1 is cool or warm?

Color 8B96D1 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #8B96D1? (For interior and product design)

8B96D1 has an LRV of nearly 32. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #8B96D1 with dark and light Color




Is #8B96D1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8B96D1 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 #8B96D1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 150, 209)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
209 (82.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.49%
Magenta
28.23%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.04%

HSL

HSL(230.57deg, 43.2 %, 68.2 %)

Hue
230.57°
Saturation
43.21 %.
Lightness
68.24 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 39, 87)
Red
33 (13.1%)
Yellow
39 (15.2%)
Blue
87 (34.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
230.57°
Saturation
33.49 %.
Brightness / Value
81.96 %.

HWB

H: 230.57°

W: 54.51 %

B: 18.04 %

XYZ

X : 33.06

Y : 31.91

Z : 64.74

YXY

Y1 : 31.91

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 41.18%

Y : 18.04%


LRV

~ 31.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.8PB 6.2/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 63.26

A : 9.99

B : -31.51

CIE-Lch

L : 63.26

C : 33.06

H : 287.58

CIE-Luv

L : 63.26

U : -8.62

V : -50.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.48

A : 5.63

B : -28.41






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #8B96D1

Here are the colors similar to 8B96D1. 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.

#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8B96D1.

#949CD0
PANTONE 3558 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#838DC8
PANTONE 2114 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#9595D2
PANTONE 271 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#8394B8
PANTONE 2136 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8B96D1.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8B96D1.



Paint color for Hex #8B96D1

Here are the paint colors similar to 8B96D1. 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 8B96D1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8B96D1 to PPG Paints

#8596D2
Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#8394C5
Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#818DB3
Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#7487C6
Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8B96D1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8B96D1 to Sherwin Williams

#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 8.20 (91.8% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 8.91 (91.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8B96D1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8B96D1 to Behr

#7F8FCA
Pansy Garden (P540-5)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#8A8DC4
Carriage Ride (P550-5)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#7E95BE
Blue Satin (M540-5)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#8C87C5
Brocade (MQ4-29)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8B96D1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8B96D1 to Valspar

#959CCD
Fields of Heather (8001-47D)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#7E85BD
Plush (8001-47E)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#8795B4
Electric Sky (M220)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8B96D1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8B96D1 to Dunn-Edwards

#97A3DA
Periwinkle (DE 5906)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#7B85C6
Twilight Twinkle (DE 5907)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#A6A1D7
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#84A5DC
Blue Cue (DE 5892)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8B96D1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8B96D1 to Benjamin Moore

#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#7F84BE
California Lilac (2068-40)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#879EBF
Steel Blue (823)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#8EA3C5
Pressed Violet (CSP-520)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 8B96D1 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #8B96D1 to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 9.56 (90.4% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 13.43 (86.6% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 13.63 (86.4% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 15.10 (84.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#8B96D1 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



8B96D1
Blue Bell*

D1C68B
Lion*


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 #8B96D1?

Color that best contrast with #8B96D1 is #D1C68B, color name is Lion*
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 #8B96D1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8B96D1 is #D1C68B, color name is Lion*.





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