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What color is B28C96?

The RGB color code for color number #B28C96 is RGB(178, 140, 150). In the RGB color model, #B28C96 has a red value of 178, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 344.2° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B28C96 has a hue of 344.2° (degrees), 21.3 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B28C96 is cool or warm?

Color B28C96 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B28C96? (For interior and product design)

B28C96 has an LRV of nearly 30. 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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#B28C96

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #B28C96 with dark and light Color




Is #B28C96 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B28C96 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 #B28C96 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 140, 150)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.35%
Yellow
15.73%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(344.21deg, 19.8 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
344.21°
Saturation
19.79 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 73, 71)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Yellow
73 (28.7%)
Blue
71 (27.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
344.21°
Saturation
21.35 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 344.21°

W: 54.90 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 33.24

Y : 30.42

Z : 32.97

YXY

Y1 : 30.42

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 45.10%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 30.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.2R 6.0/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 62.02

A : 16

B : 0.21

CIE-Lch

L : 62.02

C : 16

H : 0.73

CIE-Luv

L : 62.02

U : 22.66

V : -2.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.16

A : 11.06

B : 3.17






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B28C96


Here are the colors similar to B28C96. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B28C96.


#AD878D
RAL 010 60 15 - Orchid Red
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#B6848C
RAL 010 60 20 - Lime Pink
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B48286
RAL 020 60 20 - Retro Pink
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#B87E91
RAL 360 60 25 - Light Red
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B28C96.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B28C96.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B28C96.


#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B28C96.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B28C96


Here are the paint colors similar to B28C96. 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 B28C96 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B28C96 to PPG Paints


#B08693
Keepsake Rose (PPG1045-5)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B28C96 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B28C96 to Sherwin Williams


#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AE8087
Audrey's Blush (SW 9001)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B28C96 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B28C96 to Behr


#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B88096
Cabaret (M130-5)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B28C96 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B28C96 to Valspar


#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B28C96 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B28C96 to Dunn-Edwards


#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B28C96 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B28C96 to Benjamin Moore


#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#B77F8C
Rosewood (2082-40)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B28C96 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



B28C96
Rosy Brown*

8CB2A8
Morning Sky Blue*


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 #B28C96?

Color that best contrast with #B28C96 is #8CB2A8, color name is Morning Sky Blue*
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 #B28C96?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B28C96 is #8CB2A8, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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