Subscribe To Newsletter !

What color is B38FAC?

The RGB color code for color number #B38FAC is RGB(179, 143, 172). In the RGB color model, #B38FAC has a red value of 179, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 3.9% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 311.7° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B38FAC has a hue of 311.7° (degrees), 20.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B38FAC is cool or warm?

Color B38FAC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B38FAC? (For interior and product design)

B38FAC 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.



Dark Color

#B38FAC

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #B38FAC with dark and light Color




Is #B38FAC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B38FAC 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.





Change Background Color:

Normal text - 14pt

Normal Bold text - 12pt


Large text - 18pt

Large Bold text - 14pt







Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #B38FAC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 143, 172)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.11%
Yellow
3.91%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(311.67deg, 19.1 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
311.67°
Saturation
19.15 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 59, 71)
Red
53 (20.7%)
Yellow
59 (23.1%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
311.67°
Saturation
20.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 311.67°

W: 56.08 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 35.86

Y : 32.21

Z : 43.36

YXY

Y1 : 32.21

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 43.92%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 32.2 %

Munsell Color System

1RP 6.2/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 63.51

A : 18.56

B : -10.05

CIE-Lch

L : 63.51

C : 21.1

H : 331.57

CIE-Luv

L : 63.51

U : 19.12

V : -17.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.75

A : 13.47

B : -5.57






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B38FAC


Here are the colors similar to B38FAC. 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 - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B38FAC.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B38FAC.


#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#A38BA8
PANTONE 10208 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#BB85AB
PANTONE 2058 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B38FAC.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B38FAC.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B38FAC


Here are the paint colors similar to B38FAC. 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 B38FAC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B38FAC to PPG Paints


#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B38FAC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B38FAC to Benjamin Moore


#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B38FAC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B38FAC to Behr


#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B38FAC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B38FAC to Valspar


#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B38FAC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B38FAC to Sherwin Williams


#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B38FAC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B38FAC to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B38FAC 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



B38FAC
Glossy Grape*

8FB396
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 #B38FAC?

Color that best contrast with #B38FAC is #8FB396, 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 #B38FAC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B38FAC is #8FB396, color name is Catnip Green*.





Color Images and Mockup


Mobile app mockup example for #B38FAC color



T-Shirt mockup example for #B38FAC color


Chart visualization example with #B38FAC color



#B38FAC Color Images and Patterns