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What color is B1A9BD?

The RGB color code for color number #B1A9BD is RGB(177, 169, 189). In the RGB color model, #B1A9BD has a red value of 177, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.3% cyan, 10.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 264° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B1A9BD has a hue of 264° (degrees), 10.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color B1A9BD is cool or warm?

Color B1A9BD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B1A9BD? (For interior and product design)

B1A9BD has an LRV of nearly 41. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #B1A9BD with dark and light Color




Is #B1A9BD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B1A9BD 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 #B1A9BD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 169, 189)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.35%
Magenta
10.58%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(264deg, 13.2 %, 70.2 %)

Hue
264°
Saturation
13.16 %.
Lightness
70.20 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 53, 62)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
53 (20.6%)
Blue
62 (24.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
264°
Saturation
10.58 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 264°

W: 66.27 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 41.5

Y : 41.4

Z : 53.95

YXY

Y1 : 41.4

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 33.73%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 41.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.8P 6.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 70.45

A : 6.69

B : -9.2

CIE-Lch

L : 70.45

C : 11.38

H : 306.03

CIE-Luv

L : 70.45

U : 3.27

V : -14.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.34

A : 2.55

B : -4.67






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B1A9BD


Here are the colors similar to B1A9BD. 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.



#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B1A9BD.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B1A9BD.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B1A9BD.


#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B1A9BD.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B1A9BD


Here are the paint colors similar to B1A9BD. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B1A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B1A9BD to Sherwin Williams


#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B1A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B1A9BD to Behr


#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B1A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B1A9BD to Valspar


#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B1A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B1A9BD to Benjamin Moore


#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B1A9BD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B1A9BD to PPG Paints


#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B1A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B1A9BD to Dunn-Edwards


#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B1A9BD 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



B1A9BD
Pastel Lilac*

B5BDA9
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 #B1A9BD?

Color that best contrast with #B1A9BD is #B5BDA9, 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 #B1A9BD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B1A9BD is #B5BDA9, color name is Ash Gray*.





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