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HEX B3294F - #B3294F, RGB(179,41,79) Color


Color Name: Amaranth Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B3294F
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 41, 79)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 77.1%, 55.9%, 29.8%



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What color is B3294F?

The RGB color code for color number #B3294F is RGB(179, 41, 79). In the RGB color model, #B3294F has a red value of 179, a green value of 41, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 77.1% magenta, 55.9% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 343.5° (degrees), 62.7 % saturation, and 43.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3294F has a hue of 343.5° (degrees), 77.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3294F is cool or warm?

Color B3294F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3294F? (For interior and product design)

B3294F has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a 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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Compare LRV 12 of #B3294F with dark and light Color




Is #B3294F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3294F 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 #B3294F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 41, 79)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
41 (16.1%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
77.09%
Yellow
55.87%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(343.48deg, 62.7 %, 43.1 %)

Hue
343.48°
Saturation
62.73 %.
Lightness
43.14 %.

RYB

RYB(162, 73, 90)
Red
162 (63.6%)
Yellow
73 (28.4%)
Blue
90 (35.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
343.48°
Saturation
77.09 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 343.48°

W: 16.08 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 20.79

Y : 11.73

Z : 8.57

YXY

Y1 : 11.73

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 83.92%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 11.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.5R 4.0/12

CIE-Lab

L : 40.79

A : 56.5

B : 12.22

CIE-Lch

L : 40.79

C : 57.8

H : 12.2

CIE-Luv

L : 40.79

U : 93.32

V : 3.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.26

A : 48.41

B : 9.15






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3294F

Here are the colors similar to B3294F. 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.

#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C30B4E
Pictorial Carmine
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C21E56
Rose Red
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C32148
Maroon (Crayola)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3294F.

#B72D54
PANTONE 10171 C
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#B52555
PANTONE 7425 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#BC204B
PANTONE 7636 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B53B50
PANTONE 4070 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3294F.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3294F.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3294F.

#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3294F.

#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3294F

Here are the paint colors similar to B3294F. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3294F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3294F to Benjamin Moore

#B83153
Blushing Red (2079-20)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#AD364E
Fuchsine (1343)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#AC3D58
Raspberry Glaze (2078-20)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#AF405B
Aniline Red (1350)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3294F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3294F to Valspar

#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3294F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3294F to Sherwin Williams

#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#99324E
Cerise (SW 6580)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3294F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3294F to Dunn-Edwards

#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#9F414B
Charleston Cherry (DET 411)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3294F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3294F to PPG Paints

#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#953D55
Magenta (PPG1050-7)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3294F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3294F to Farrow & Ball

#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 8.16 (91.8% similar)
#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 10.72 (89.3% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 10.84 (89.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3294F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3294F to Behr

#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)
#97495A
Haitian Flower (PPU1-16)
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3294F 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



B3294F
Amaranth Purple*

29B38D
Mint Green*


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 #B3294F?

Color that best contrast with #B3294F is #29B38D, color name is Mint Green*
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 #B3294F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3294F is #29B38D, color name is Mint Green*.





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