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What color is B26CA2?

The RGB color code for color number #B26CA2 is RGB(178, 108, 162). In the RGB color model, #B26CA2 has a red value of 178, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.3% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 313.7° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation, and 56.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26CA2 has a hue of 313.7° (degrees), 39.3 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26CA2 is cool or warm?

Color B26CA2 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26CA2? (For interior and product design)

B26CA2 has an LRV of nearly 23. 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.



Dark Color

#B26CA2

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #B26CA2 with dark and light Color




Is #B26CA2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26CA2 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 #B26CA2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 108, 162)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.33%
Yellow
8.99%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(313.71deg, 31.2 %, 56.1 %)

Hue
313.71°
Saturation
31.25 %.
Lightness
56.08 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 57, 85)
Red
74 (28.9%)
Yellow
57 (22.2%)
Blue
85 (33.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
313.71°
Saturation
39.33 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 313.71°

W: 42.35 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 30.24

Y : 22.8

Z : 36.99

YXY

Y1 : 22.8

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 57.65%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 22.8 %

Munsell Color System

1RP 5.3/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 54.86

A : 35.9

B : -17.37

CIE-Lch

L : 54.86

C : 39.89

H : 334.18

CIE-Luv

L : 54.86

U : 37.47

V : -31.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.75

A : 29.51

B : -12.51






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B26CA2


Here are the colors similar to B26CA2. 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 - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#CF71AF
Sky Magenta
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#C8509B
Mulberry Jam
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26CA2.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26CA2.


#B565A7
PANTONE 2352 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B06C96
PANTONE 681 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C86BA8
PANTONE 2060 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#A76590
PANTONE 4082 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26CA2.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B26CA2.


#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26CA2.


#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B26CA2


Here are the paint colors similar to B26CA2. 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 B26CA2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26CA2 to PPG Paints


#AD6EA0
Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#A475B1
Bell Heather (PPG1250-6)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26CA2 to Behr


#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A15D8C
Wild Berry (P110-6)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#A97FB1
I Heart Potion (P100-5)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#CC76A3
Heart Breaker (P120-4)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26CA2 to Dunn-Edwards


#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#B35E97
Brandywine (DE 5005)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A063A1
Royal Pretender (DE 5999)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B26CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26CA2 to Valspar


#A977A2
Purple Stripe (1003-3B)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#C564A0
Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#AE668E
Felicia (M202)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26CA2 to Benjamin Moore


#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26CA2 to Sherwin Williams


#937496
Veri Berri (SW 9069)
ΔE - 8.27 (91.7% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 8.83 (91.2% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 9.47 (90.5% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 9.70 (90.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26CA2 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



B26CA2
Pearly Purple*

6CB27C
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 #B26CA2?

Color that best contrast with #B26CA2 is #6CB27C, 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 #B26CA2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26CA2 is #6CB27C, color name is Shiny Shamrock*.





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