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HEX B26CF8 - #B26CF8, RGB(178,108,248) Color


Color Name: Dark Pastel Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B26CF8
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 108, 248)
CMYK Values*: 28.2%, 56.5%, 0.0%, 2.7%



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What color is B26CF8?

The RGB color code for color number #B26CF8 is RGB(178, 108, 248). In the RGB color model, #B26CF8 has a red value of 178, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 248. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.2% cyan, 56.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 2.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270° (degrees), 90.9 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26CF8 has a hue of 270° (degrees), 56.5 % saturation and 97.3 % brightness/value.



Color B26CF8 is cool or warm?

Color B26CF8 is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of #B26CF8? (For interior and product design)

B26CF8 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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.



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#B26CF8

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #B26CF8 with dark and light Color




Is #B26CF8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26CF8 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 #B26CF8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 108, 248)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
248 (97.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
28.23%
Magenta
56.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
2.75%

HSL

HSL(270deg, 90.9 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
270°
Saturation
90.91 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 6, 98)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
6 (2.3%)
Blue
98 (38.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
270°
Saturation
56.45 %.
Brightness / Value
97.25 %.

HWB

H: 270°

W: 42.35 %

B: 2.75 %

XYZ

X : 40.67

Y : 26.97

Z : 91.87

YXY

Y1 : 26.97

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.17

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 57.65%

Y : 2.75%


LRV

~ 27 %

Munsell Color System

2.5P 6.0/18

CIE-Lab

L : 58.94

A : 53.73

B : -59.77

CIE-Lch

L : 58.94

C : 80.37

H : 311.95

CIE-Luv

L : 58.94

U : 21.33

V : -100.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.93

A : 48.9

B : -68.54






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B26CF8

Here are the colors similar to B26CF8. 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.

#966FD6
Dark Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#B666D2
Rich Lilac
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#9370DB
Medium Purple
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#B57EDC
Lavender (Floral)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26CF8.

#9678D3
PANTONE 2655 C
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)
#9B7DD4
PANTONE 2087 C
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B26CF8

Here are the paint colors similar to B26CF8. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26CF8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26CF8 to Dunn-Edwards

#A274B5
Purple Pride (DE 5991)
ΔE - 11.81 (88.2% similar)
#8980C1
Faraway Sky (DE 5942)
ΔE - 12.89 (87.1% similar)
#9D7EB7
Lush Lilac (DE 5970)
ΔE - 12.91 (87.1% similar)
#718B9A
China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 13.88 (86.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B26CF8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26CF8 to PPG Paints

#7B8F99
Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)
ΔE - 12.58 (87.4% similar)
#A475B1
Bell Heather (PPG1250-6)
ΔE - 12.87 (87.1% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 13.94 (86.1% similar)
#9488BE
Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6)
ΔE - 14.19 (85.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26CF8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26CF8 to Benjamin Moore

#798E99
Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620)
ΔE - 12.68 (87.3% similar)
#9A80B9
Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40)
ΔE - 12.96 (87.0% similar)
#81909B
Mineral Alloy (1622)
ΔE - 13.34 (86.7% similar)
#9379B0
Charmed Violet (1398)
ΔE - 13.69 (86.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26CF8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26CF8 to Sherwin Williams

#8095A0
Poolhouse (SW 7603)
ΔE - 12.70 (87.3% similar)
#768B9A
Bracing Blue (SW 6242)
ΔE - 13.63 (86.4% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 13.85 (86.1% similar)
#6F848C
Blustery Sky (SW 9140)
ΔE - 14.13 (85.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B26CF8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B26CF8 to Farrow & Ball

#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 12.75 (87.2% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 15.69 (84.3% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 18.03 (82.0% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 18.78 (81.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B26CF8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26CF8 to Valspar

#997BB5
Plum Burst (4002-10B)
ΔE - 12.82 (87.2% similar)
#AE85BE
Lavender Blaze (V001-2)
ΔE - 13.29 (86.7% similar)
#7B8C99
Steele Blue (V137-5)
ΔE - 13.53 (86.5% similar)
#8679B5
Bravo! (8001-48E)
ΔE - 13.67 (86.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26CF8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26CF8 to Behr

#74858F
Adirondack Blue (N480-5)
ΔE - 13.23 (86.8% similar)
#8C7EB9
Unimaginable (P560-5)
ΔE - 13.33 (86.7% similar)
#8C87C5
Brocade (MQ4-29)
ΔE - 13.65 (86.3% similar)
#9076AE
Romantic Moment (P570-5)
ΔE - 13.77 (86.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26CF8 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



B26CF8
Dark Pastel Purple*

B2F86C
Light Lime*


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 #B26CF8?

Color that best contrast with #B26CF8 is #B2F86C, color name is Light Lime*
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 #B26CF8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26CF8 is #B2F86C, color name is Light Lime*.





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