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What color is B2999C?

The RGB color code for color number #B2999C is RGB(178, 153, 156). In the RGB color model, #B2999C has a red value of 178, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.0% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.8° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B2999C has a hue of 352.8° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B2999C is cool or warm?

Color B2999C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B2999C? (For interior and product design)

B2999C has an LRV of nearly 35. 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.



Dark Color

#B2999C

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #B2999C with dark and light Color




Is #B2999C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B2999C 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 #B2999C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 153, 156)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.04%
Yellow
12.36%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(352.8deg, 14.0 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
352.8°
Saturation
13.97 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 73, 66)
Red
53 (20.8%)
Yellow
73 (28.6%)
Blue
66 (25.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.8°
Saturation
14.04 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 352.8°

W: 60.00 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 35.75

Y : 34.65

Z : 36.26

YXY

Y1 : 34.65

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 40.00%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 34.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.3R 6.4/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 65.47

A : 9.75

B : 1.85

CIE-Lch

L : 65.47

C : 9.93

H : 10.73

CIE-Luv

L : 65.47

U : 14.86

V : 0.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.86

A : 5.41

B : 4.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B2999C


Here are the colors similar to B2999C. 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.



#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B2999C.


#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#BCA5A6
PANTONE 4086 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B2999C.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B2999C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B2999C.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B2999C.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B2999C


Here are the paint colors similar to B2999C. 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 B2999C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B2999C to Valspar


#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#B1A4A7
Heather Bay (T572)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B2999C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B2999C to Dunn-Edwards


#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A49593
Monsoon (DE 6039)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B2999C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B2999C to PPG Paints


#AB9B9C
Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#A49491
Heliotrope (PPG1015-5)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B2999C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B2999C to Behr


#B09F9E
Violet Vista (HDC-CT-18)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#A39699
Heather Plume (PPU17-13)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B2999C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B2999C to Farrow & Ball


#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 10.34 (89.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B2999C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B2999C to Benjamin Moore


#BDA7A8
Magic Potion (1250)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B1A2A4
Mauve Desert (2113-50)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B2999C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B2999C to Sherwin Williams


#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B2999C 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



B2999C
Reddish Silver*

99B2AF
Opal*


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 #B2999C?

Color that best contrast with #B2999C is #99B2AF, color name is Opal*
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 #B2999C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B2999C is #99B2AF, color name is Opal*.





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