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What color is B39FAB?

The RGB color code for color number #B39FAB is RGB(179, 159, 171). In the RGB color model, #B39FAB has a red value of 179, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 4.5% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 324° (degrees), 11.6 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B39FAB has a hue of 324° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B39FAB is cool or warm?

Color B39FAB is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B39FAB? (For interior and product design)

B39FAB has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

#B39FAB

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B39FAB with dark and light Color




Is #B39FAB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B39FAB 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 #B39FAB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 159, 171)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.17%
Yellow
4.47%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(324deg, 11.6 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
324°
Saturation
11.63 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 63, 64)
Red
46 (17.9%)
Yellow
63 (24.9%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
324°
Saturation
11.17 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 324°

W: 62.35 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 38.34

Y : 37.32

Z : 43.71

YXY

Y1 : 37.32

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 37.65%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 37.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.1RP 6.6/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 67.52

A : 9.45

B : -3.54

CIE-Lch

L : 67.52

C : 10.09

H : 339.44

CIE-Luv

L : 67.52

U : 10.92

V : -6.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.09

A : 5.12

B : 0.34






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B39FAB


Here are the colors similar to B39FAB. 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.



#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B39FAB.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B39FAB.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B39FAB.


#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#C5AAB3
PANTONE 4106 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B39FAB.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B39FAB.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B39FAB


Here are the paint colors similar to B39FAB. 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.


Behr

Hex color B39FAB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B39FAB to Behr


#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B39FAB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B39FAB to Benjamin Moore


#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BDA7A8
Magic Potion (1250)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B39FAB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B39FAB to Valspar


#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B39FAB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B39FAB to Dunn-Edwards


#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B39FAB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B39FAB to Sherwin Williams


#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B39FAB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B39FAB to PPG Paints


#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B39FAB 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



B39FAB
Rose quartz*

9FB3A7
Ash Gray*


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 #B39FAB?

Color that best contrast with #B39FAB is #9FB3A7, color name is Ash Gray*
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 #B39FAB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B39FAB is #9FB3A7, color name is Ash Gray*.





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