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What color is 988EB4?

The RGB color code for color number #988EB4 is RGB(152, 142, 180). In the RGB color model, #988EB4 has a red value of 152, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.6% cyan, 21.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #988EB4 has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color 988EB4 is cool or warm?

Color 988EB4 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #988EB4? (For interior and product design)

988EB4 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

#988EB4

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #988EB4 with dark and light Color




Is #988EB4 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 988EB4 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 #988EB4 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(152, 142, 180)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.56%
Magenta
21.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(255.79deg, 20.2 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
255.79°
Saturation
20.21 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 57, 85)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
57 (22.5%)
Blue
85 (33.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
255.79°
Saturation
21.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 255.79°

W: 55.69 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 30.86

Y : 29.32

Z : 47.21

YXY

Y1 : 29.32

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 40.39%

M : 44.31%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 29.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.8P 5.9/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.06

A : 11.5

B : -18.52

CIE-Lch

L : 61.06

C : 21.8

H : 301.84

CIE-Luv

L : 61.06

U : 3

V : -29.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.14

A : 6.98

B : -13.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #988EB4


Here are the colors similar to 988EB4. 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 - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 988EB4.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 988EB4.


#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#8D89A5
PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 988EB4.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 988EB4.


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #988EB4


Here are the paint colors similar to 988EB4. 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 988EB4 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #988EB4 to PPG Paints




Sherwin Williams

Hex color 988EB4 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #988EB4 to Sherwin Williams


#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 988EB4 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #988EB4 to Benjamin Moore


#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 988EB4 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #988EB4 to Valspar


#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 988EB4 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #988EB4 to Behr


#9191BB
Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#9D86AD
Celeb City (M570-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 988EB4 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #988EB4 to Dunn-Edwards


#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#988EB4 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



988EB4
Glossy Grape*

AAB48E
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 #988EB4?

Color that best contrast with #988EB4 is #AAB48E, 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 #988EB4?

Complementary or Opposite color for #988EB4 is #AAB48E, color name is Laurel Green*.





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