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HEX 978CB2 - #978CB2, RGB(151,140,178) Color


Color Name: Glossy Grape*
Hex Color Code: #978CB2
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 140, 178)
CMYK Values*: 15.2%, 21.3%, 0.0%, 30.2%



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What color is 978CB2?

The RGB color code for color number #978CB2 is RGB(151, 140, 178). In the RGB color model, #978CB2 has a red value of 151, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.2% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 257.4° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #978CB2 has a hue of 257.4° (degrees), 21.3 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color 978CB2 is cool or warm?

Color 978CB2 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #978CB2? (For interior and product design)

978CB2 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#978CB2

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #978CB2 with dark and light Color




Is #978CB2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 978CB2 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 #978CB2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 140, 178)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.17%
Magenta
21.35%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(257.37deg, 19.8 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
257.37°
Saturation
19.79 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 59, 86)
Red
49 (19.4%)
Yellow
59 (23.0%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
257.37°
Saturation
21.35 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 257.37°

W: 54.90 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 30.18

Y : 28.55

Z : 46.04

YXY

Y1 : 28.55

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 45.10%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 28.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.1P 5.9/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 60.38

A : 11.86

B : -18.42

CIE-Lch

L : 60.38

C : 21.91

H : 302.79

CIE-Luv

L : 60.38

U : 3.53

V : -29.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.43

A : 7.3

B : -13.68






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #978CB2

Here are the colors similar to 978CB2. 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.

#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)
#9678B6
Lavender Purple
ΔE - 8.26 (91.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 978CB2.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 978CB2.

#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#8D89A5
PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#8E7FAE
PANTONE 2094 C
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 978CB2.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 978CB2.

#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #978CB2

Here are the paint colors similar to 978CB2. 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 978CB2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #978CB2 to PPG Paints

#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#9488BE
Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 978CB2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #978CB2 to Sherwin Williams

#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 978CB2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #978CB2 to Benjamin Moore

#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#8782A6
Spring Purple (2070-40)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#897EAA
Purple Heart (1406)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 978CB2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #978CB2 to Valspar

#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#887CA1
Purple Hills (1001-5B)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 978CB2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #978CB2 to Behr

#9D86AD
Celeb City (M570-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#9191BB
Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 978CB2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #978CB2 to Dunn-Edwards

#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 978CB2 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #978CB2 to Farrow & Ball

#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 11.24 (88.8% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 15.52 (84.5% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 15.58 (84.4% similar)
#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 15.90 (84.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#978CB2 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



978CB2
Glossy Grape*

A7B28C
Laurel 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 #978CB2?

Color that best contrast with #978CB2 is #A7B28C, color name is Laurel 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 #978CB2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #978CB2 is #A7B28C, color name is Laurel Green*.





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