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What color is B1A1AE?

The RGB color code for color number #B1A1AE is RGB(177, 161, 174). In the RGB color model, #B1A1AE has a red value of 177, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.0% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 311.2° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B1A1AE has a hue of 311.2° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B1A1AE is cool or warm?

Color B1A1AE is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B1A1AE? (For interior and product design)

B1A1AE has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

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Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B1A1AE with dark and light Color




Is #B1A1AE Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B1A1AE 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 #B1A1AE color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 161, 174)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.04%
Yellow
1.69%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(311.25deg, 9.3 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
311.25°
Saturation
9.30 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 62, 64)
Red
44 (17.1%)
Yellow
62 (24.3%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
311.25°
Saturation
9.04 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 311.25°

W: 63.14 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 38.52

Y : 37.89

Z : 45.33

YXY

Y1 : 37.89

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 36.86%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 37.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.6RP 6.6/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.94

A : 8.19

B : -4.61

CIE-Lch

L : 67.94

C : 9.39

H : 330.61

CIE-Luv

L : 67.94

U : 8.43

V : -8.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.56

A : 3.96

B : -0.57






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B1A1AE


Here are the colors similar to B1A1AE. 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.



#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B1A1AE.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B1A1AE.


#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#C6B0BC
PANTONE 5225 C
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B1A1AE.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B1A1AE.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B1A1AE


Here are the paint colors similar to B1A1AE. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B1A1AE similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B1A1AE to Benjamin Moore


#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B1A1AE similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B1A1AE to Sherwin Williams


#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B1A1AE similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B1A1AE to Behr


#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B1A1AE similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B1A1AE to Valspar


#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B1A1AE similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B1A1AE to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B1A1AE similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B1A1AE to PPG Paints


#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B1A1AE 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



B1A1AE
Rose quartz*

A1B1A4
Ash Gray*


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 #B1A1AE?

Color that best contrast with #B1A1AE is #A1B1A4, color name is Ash Gray*
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 #B1A1AE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B1A1AE is #A1B1A4, color name is Ash Gray*.





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