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HEX B26A8F - #B26A8F, RGB(178,106,143) Color


Color Name: Pearly Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B26A8F
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 106, 143)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 40.4%, 19.7%, 30.2%



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What color is B26A8F?

The RGB color code for color number #B26A8F is RGB(178, 106, 143). In the RGB color model, #B26A8F has a red value of 178, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.4% magenta, 19.7% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 329.2° (degrees), 31.9 % saturation, and 55.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26A8F has a hue of 329.2° (degrees), 40.4 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26A8F is cool or warm?

Color B26A8F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26A8F? (For interior and product design)

B26A8F has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 22 of #B26A8F with dark and light Color




Is #B26A8F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26A8F 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 #B26A8F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 106, 143)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
40.45%
Yellow
19.66%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(329.17deg, 31.9 %, 55.7 %)

Hue
329.17°
Saturation
31.86 %.
Lightness
55.69 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 67, 83)
Red
83 (32.7%)
Yellow
67 (26.4%)
Blue
83 (32.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
329.17°
Saturation
40.45 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 329.17°

W: 41.57 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 28.47

Y : 21.76

Z : 28.69

YXY

Y1 : 21.76

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 58.43%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 21.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.3RP 5.2/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 53.77

A : 33.83

B : -7.92

CIE-Lch

L : 53.77

C : 34.75

H : 346.82

CIE-Luv

L : 53.77

U : 42.28

V : -16.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.64

A : 27.33

B : -3.81






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B26A8F

Here are the colors similar to B26A8F. 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.

#B768A2
Pearly Purple
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#CF71AF
Sky Magenta
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)
#C8509B
Mulberry Jam
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26A8F.

#B06C96
PANTONE 681 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#A76590
PANTONE 4082 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#A56E87
PANTONE 7646 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#C8689A
PANTONE 3582 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B26A8F.

#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26A8F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26A8F.

#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26A8F.



Paint color for Hex #B26A8F

Here are the paint colors similar to B26A8F. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B26A8F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26A8F to Valspar

#AE668E
Felicia (M202)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C86190
Rose Dust (1002-1B)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#C564A0
Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26A8F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26A8F to Dunn-Edwards

#B87592
First Plum (DE 5018)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B96482
Raspberry Parfait (DE 5033)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B35E97
Brandywine (DE 5005)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#AE5883
Vivid Violet (DE 5012)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26A8F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26A8F to Benjamin Moore

#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C77A9A
Tropical Rose (1355)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#C9527F
Razzle Dazzle (1348)
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26A8F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26A8F to Behr

#BE5C87
Beauty Queen (P120-5)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A06582
Love Poem (M120-6)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#A15D8C
Wild Berry (P110-6)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B26A8F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26A8F to PPG Paints

#C86E94
Florentine Pink (PPG17-09)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#AD6EA0
Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C25A88
Tutti Frutti (PPG17-10)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B26A8F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B26A8F to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 16.45 (83.6% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 17.09 (82.9% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 17.80 (82.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26A8F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26A8F to Sherwin Williams

#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#CC617F
Dragon Fruit (SW 6855)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26A8F 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



B26A8F
Pearly Purple*

6AB28D
Shiny Shamrock*


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 #B26A8F?

Color that best contrast with #B26A8F is #6AB28D, color name is Shiny Shamrock*
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 #B26A8F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26A8F is #6AB28D, color name is Shiny Shamrock*.





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