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What color is B38FB0?

The RGB color code for color number #B38FB0 is RGB(179, 143, 176). In the RGB color model, #B38FB0 has a red value of 179, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 305° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B38FB0 has a hue of 305° (degrees), 20.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B38FB0 is cool or warm?

Color B38FB0 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B38FB0? (For interior and product design)

B38FB0 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

#B38FB0

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #B38FB0 with dark and light Color




Is #B38FB0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B38FB0 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 #B38FB0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 143, 176)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.11%
Yellow
1.68%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(305deg, 19.1 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
305°
Saturation
19.15 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 56, 71)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
56 (22.0%)
Blue
71 (28.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
305°
Saturation
20.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 305°

W: 56.08 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 36.25

Y : 32.36

Z : 45.41

YXY

Y1 : 32.36

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 43.92%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.8P 6.2/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 63.64

A : 19.31

B : -12.11

CIE-Lch

L : 63.64

C : 22.8

H : 327.9

CIE-Luv

L : 63.64

U : 18.65

V : -21.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.89

A : 14.18

B : -7.51






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B38FB0


Here are the colors similar to B38FB0. 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 - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B38FB0.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B38FB0.


#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A38BA8
PANTONE 10208 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BB85AB
PANTONE 2058 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B896C3
PANTONE 2453 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B38FB0.






Paint color for Hex #B38FB0


Here are the paint colors similar to B38FB0. 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 B38FB0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B38FB0 to PPG Paints


#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B38FB0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B38FB0 to Benjamin Moore


#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B38FB0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B38FB0 to Behr


#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#BC86AF
Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B38FB0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B38FB0 to Sherwin Williams


#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B38FB0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B38FB0 to Valspar


#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B38FB0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B38FB0 to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B38FB0 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



B38FB0
Glossy Grape*

8FB392
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 #B38FB0?

Color that best contrast with #B38FB0 is #8FB392, 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 #B38FB0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B38FB0 is #8FB392, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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