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HEX 96BBBF - #96BBBF, RGB(150,187,191) Color


Color Name: Opal*
Hex Color Code: #96BBBF
RGB Color Code: RGB(150, 187, 191)
CMYK Values*: 21.5%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 25.1%



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What color is 96BBBF?

The RGB color code for color number #96BBBF is RGB(150, 187, 191). In the RGB color model, #96BBBF has a red value of 150, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 191. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.5% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.9° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #96BBBF has a hue of 185.9° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color 96BBBF is cool or warm?

Color 96BBBF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #96BBBF? (For interior and product design)

96BBBF has an LRV of nearly 46. 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.



Dark Color

#96BBBF

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #96BBBF with dark and light Color




Is #96BBBF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 96BBBF 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 #96BBBF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(150, 187, 191)
Red
150 (58.8%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.47%
Magenta
2.09%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(185.85deg, 24.3 %, 66.9 %)

Hue
185.85°
Saturation
24.26 %.
Lightness
66.86 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 57, 63)
Red
26 (10.3%)
Yellow
57 (22.4%)
Blue
63 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.85°
Saturation
21.47 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 185.85°

W: 58.82 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 39.75

Y : 45.79

Z : 56.03

YXY

Y1 : 45.79

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 41.18%

M : 26.67%

Y : 25.10%


LRV

~ 45.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.9BG 7.2/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 73.41

A : -11.46

B : -6.12

CIE-Lch

L : 73.41

C : 12.99

H : 208.12

CIE-Luv

L : 73.41

U : -19.19

V : -7.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.67

A : -13.55

B : -1.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #96BBBF

Here are the colors similar to 96BBBF. 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.

#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#80B3C4
Glacier
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#A0D1CA
Shelduck Blue
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 96BBBF.

#93BBC2
PANTONE 4175 C
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#ABC7CA
PANTONE 5513 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 96BBBF.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 96BBBF.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 96BBBF.

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 96BBBF.

#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #96BBBF

Here are the paint colors similar to 96BBBF. 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 96BBBF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #96BBBF to PPG Paints

#8FBCC4
Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#A0C0BF
Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#9BC2BD
Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#88B5C4
Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 96BBBF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #96BBBF to Behr

#94B8C1
Tahoe Blue (PPU13-09)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#A2C1C0
Aspiring Blue (S440-3)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#98BBB7
Lap Pool Blue (PPU12-06)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#8DBBC9
Blue Echo (S460-3)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 96BBBF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #96BBBF to Farrow & Ball

#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 96BBBF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #96BBBF to Sherwin Williams

#9EC6C6
Raindrop (SW 6485)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#9FBBC3
French Moire (SW 9056)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#84B4BE
Ebbtide (SW 6493)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 96BBBF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #96BBBF to Benjamin Moore

#9AB9B5
Kensington Green (710)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#88BDC8
Peacock Feathers (724)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#95B9C6
Marlboro Blue (HC-153)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#86BECB
Heavenly Peace (746)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 96BBBF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #96BBBF to Valspar

#86BAC8
Mosaic Blue (V068-3)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#9BBAB4
Nursery Wall (P101)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#89B8C7
Aster (8002-41C)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#ABC4CA
Robin's Pride (T623)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 96BBBF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #96BBBF to Dunn-Edwards

#ADC5C9
Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#8FC1D2
Eastern Sky (DE 5786)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#AECAC8
Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#A3BFCB
Frozen Tundra (DE 5793)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#96BBBF 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



96BBBF
Opal*

BF9A96
Rosy Brown*


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 #96BBBF?

Color that best contrast with #96BBBF is #BF9A96, color name is Rosy Brown*
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 #96BBBF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #96BBBF is #BF9A96, color name is Rosy Brown*.





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