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HEX B38FA7 - #B38FA7, RGB(179,143,167) Color


Color Name: Glossy Grape*
Hex Color Code: #B38FA7
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 143, 167)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.1%, 6.7%, 29.8%






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What color is B38FA7?

The RGB color code for color number #B38FA7 is RGB(179, 143, 167). In the RGB color model, #B38FA7 has a red value of 179, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 6.7% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 320° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B38FA7 has a hue of 320° (degrees), 20.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B38FA7 is cool or warm?

Color B38FA7 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B38FA7? (For interior and product design)

B38FA7 has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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#B38FA7

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #B38FA7 with dark and light Color




Is #B38FA7 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B38FA7 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 #B38FA7 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 143, 167)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.11%
Yellow
6.70%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(320deg, 19.1 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
320°
Saturation
19.15 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 62, 70)
Red
55 (21.4%)
Yellow
62 (24.5%)
Blue
70 (27.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
320°
Saturation
20.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 320°

W: 56.08 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 35.39

Y : 32.02

Z : 40.87

YXY

Y1 : 32.02

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 43.92%

Y : 34.51%


LRV

~ 32 %

Munsell Color System

2.6RP 6.2/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 63.36

A : 17.64

B : -7.45

CIE-Lch

L : 63.36

C : 19.15

H : 337.1

CIE-Luv

L : 63.36

U : 19.71

V : -13.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.59

A : 12.61

B : -3.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B38FA7


Here are the colors similar to B38FA7. 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.



#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B38FA7.


#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#A38BA8
PANTONE 10208 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B38FA7.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B38FA7.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B38FA7.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B38FA7.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B38FA7


Here are the paint colors similar to B38FA7. 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 B38FA7 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B38FA7 to PPG Paints


#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B38FA7 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B38FA7 to Benjamin Moore


#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B38FA7 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B38FA7 to Behr


#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B38FA7 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B38FA7 to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B38FA7 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B38FA7 to Sherwin Williams


#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B38FA7 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B38FA7 to Valspar


#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B38FA7 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



B38FA7
Glossy Grape*

8FB39B
Catnip 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 #B38FA7?

Color that best contrast with #B38FA7 is #8FB39B, color name is Catnip 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 #B38FA7?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B38FA7 is #8FB39B, color name is Catnip Green*.





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