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HEX B3AAC6 - #B3AAC6, RGB(179,170,198) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #B3AAC6
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 170, 198)
CMYK Values*: 9.6%, 14.1%, 0.0%, 22.4%



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What color is B3AAC6?

The RGB color code for color number #B3AAC6 is RGB(179, 170, 198). In the RGB color model, #B3AAC6 has a red value of 179, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.6% cyan, 14.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 259.3° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3AAC6 has a hue of 259.3° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color B3AAC6 is cool or warm?

Color B3AAC6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B3AAC6? (For interior and product design)

B3AAC6 has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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Compare LRV 42 of #B3AAC6 with dark and light Color




Is #B3AAC6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3AAC6 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 #B3AAC6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 170, 198)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.60%
Magenta
14.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(259.29deg, 19.7 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
259.29°
Saturation
19.72 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 46, 61)
Red
33 (13.1%)
Yellow
46 (17.9%)
Blue
61 (23.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
259.29°
Saturation
14.14 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 259.29°

W: 66.67 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 43.16

Y : 42.41

Z : 59.34

YXY

Y1 : 42.41

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 33.33%

Y : 22.35%


LRV

~ 42.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.5P 7.0/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 71.15

A : 8.65

B : -13.1

CIE-Lch

L : 71.15

C : 15.7

H : 303.43

CIE-Luv

L : 71.15

U : 3.26

V : -21.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.12

A : 4.33

B : -8.44






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3AAC6

Here are the colors similar to B3AAC6. 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.

#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3AAC6.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3AAC6.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3AAC6.

#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3AAC6.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3AAC6

Here are the paint colors similar to B3AAC6. 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 B3AAC6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3AAC6 to Benjamin Moore

#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3AAC6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3AAC6 to Valspar

#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3AAC6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3AAC6 to Sherwin Williams

#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3AAC6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3AAC6 to Behr

#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3AAC6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3AAC6 to Dunn-Edwards

#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3AAC6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3AAC6 to PPG Paints

#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3AAC6 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3AAC6 to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 11.57 (88.4% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 11.83 (88.2% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 12.03 (88.0% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 14.66 (85.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3AAC6 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



B3AAC6
Pastel Lilac*

BDC6AA
Laurel 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 #B3AAC6?

Color that best contrast with #B3AAC6 is #BDC6AA, color name is Laurel 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 #B3AAC6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3AAC6 is #BDC6AA, color name is Laurel Green*.





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