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What color is B37998?

The RGB color code for color number #B37998 is RGB(179, 121, 152). In the RGB color model, #B37998 has a red value of 179, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.4% magenta, 15.1% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 327.9° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B37998 has a hue of 327.9° (degrees), 32.4 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B37998 is cool or warm?

Color B37998 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B37998? (For interior and product design)

B37998 has an LRV of nearly 26. 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

#B37998

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #B37998 with dark and light Color




Is #B37998 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B37998 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 #B37998 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 121, 152)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.40%
Yellow
15.08%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(327.93deg, 27.6 %, 58.8 %)

Hue
327.93°
Saturation
27.62 %.
Lightness
58.82 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 66, 78)
Red
71 (28.0%)
Yellow
66 (25.9%)
Blue
78 (30.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
327.93°
Saturation
32.40 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 327.93°

W: 47.45 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 31.1

Y : 25.53

Z : 32.99

YXY

Y1 : 25.53

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 52.55%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 25.5 %

Munsell Color System

4RP 5.6/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 57.58

A : 27.35

B : -7.47

CIE-Lch

L : 57.58

C : 28.35

H : 344.73

CIE-Luv

L : 57.58

U : 33.42

V : -15.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.52

A : 21.45

B : -3.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B37998


Here are the colors similar to B37998. 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.



#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#B768A2
Pearly Purple
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B37998.


#B27B93
PANTONE 10166 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B3809D
PANTONE 2053 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B87BA1
PANTONE 2059 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#BE84A3
PANTONE 687 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B37998.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B37998.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B37998.


#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B37998.


#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B37998


Here are the paint colors similar to B37998. 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 B37998 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B37998 to Benjamin Moore


#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C77A9A
Tropical Rose (1355)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B37998 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B37998 to Dunn-Edwards


#B87592
First Plum (DE 5018)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#D182A0
Heirloom Rose (DE 5032)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B37998 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B37998 to Valspar


#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#C684A6
Bossy-Pants Pink (V040-4)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#A977A2
Purple Stripe (1003-3B)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B37998 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B37998 to Behr


#B88096
Cabaret (M130-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A7819D
Amazonian Orchid (M110-5)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B37998 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B37998 to Sherwin Williams


#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B37998 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B37998 to PPG Paints


#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#C86E94
Florentine Pink (PPG17-09)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#AD6EA0
Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B37998 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



B37998
Opera Mauve*

79B394
Dark Sea 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 #B37998?

Color that best contrast with #B37998 is #79B394, color name is Dark Sea 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 #B37998?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B37998 is #79B394, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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