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What color is 9698BB?

The RGB color code for color number #9698BB is RGB(150, 152, 187). In the RGB color model, #9698BB has a red value of 150, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.8% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 236.8° (degrees), 21.4 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9698BB has a hue of 236.8° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color 9698BB is cool or warm?

Color 9698BB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #9698BB? (For interior and product design)

9698BB has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

#9698BB

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #9698BB with dark and light Color




Is #9698BB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9698BB 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 #9698BB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(150, 152, 187)
Red
150 (58.8%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.79%
Magenta
18.72%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(236.76deg, 21.4 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
236.76°
Saturation
21.39 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 54, 81)
Red
41 (16.2%)
Yellow
54 (21.3%)
Blue
81 (31.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
236.76°
Saturation
19.79 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 236.76°

W: 58.82 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 32.78

Y : 32.53

Z : 51.56

YXY

Y1 : 32.53

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 41.18%

M : 40.39%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 32.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.1PB 6.2/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63.78

A : 6.76

B : -18.35

CIE-Lch

L : 63.78

C : 19.55

H : 290.22

CIE-Luv

L : 63.78

U : -3.09

V : -28.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.03

A : 2.77

B : -13.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9698BB


Here are the colors similar to 9698BB. 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 - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9698BB.


#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#9099BA
PANTONE 2107 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#878CB4
PANTONE 7674 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#8789A9
PANTONE 10238 C
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9698BB.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9698BB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9698BB.


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9698BB


Here are the paint colors similar to 9698BB. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9698BB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9698BB to Dunn-Edwards


#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#979FBF
Midnight Blush (DE 5913)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9698BB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9698BB to PPG Paints


#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#818DB3
Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9698BB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9698BB to Benjamin Moore


#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#9AA1B9
Dreamy (1425)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9698BB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9698BB to Behr


#9191BB
Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#9097B4
Vintage Ribbon (S540-4)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#9093AD
Monarchy (S560-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9698BB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9698BB to Valspar


#8E96B5
House of Owen (8003-47D)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#98A0C1
Sweet Violet (4002-8A)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#959CCD
Fields of Heather (8001-47D)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9698BB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9698BB to Sherwin Williams


#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#99A0B2
Vesper Violet (SW 6542)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#9698BB 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



9698BB
Blue Bell*

BBB996
Sage Green*


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 #9698BB?

Color that best contrast with #9698BB is #BBB996, color name is Sage Green*
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 #9698BB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9698BB is #BBB996, color name is Sage Green*.





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