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HEX B3ACBE - #B3ACBE, RGB(179,172,190) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #B3ACBE
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 172, 190)
CMYK Values*: 5.8%, 9.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%



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What color is B3ACBE?

The RGB color code for color number #B3ACBE is RGB(179, 172, 190). In the RGB color model, #B3ACBE has a red value of 179, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 190. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.8% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 263.3° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3ACBE has a hue of 263.3° (degrees), 9.5 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.



Color B3ACBE is cool or warm?

Color B3ACBE is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B3ACBE? (For interior and product design)

B3ACBE has an LRV of nearly 43. 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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#B3ACBE

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #B3ACBE with dark and light Color




Is #B3ACBE Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3ACBE 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 #B3ACBE color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 172, 190)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
190 (74.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.79%
Magenta
9.47%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(263.33deg, 12.2 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
263.33°
Saturation
12.16 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 52, 59)
Red
35 (13.6%)
Yellow
52 (20.5%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
263.33°
Saturation
9.47 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 263.33°

W: 67.45 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 42.64

Y : 42.81

Z : 54.73

YXY

Y1 : 42.81

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 32.55%

Y : 25.49%


LRV

~ 42.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.6P 7.0/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 71.42

A : 5.93

B : -8.29

CIE-Lch

L : 71.42

C : 10.19

H : 305.57

CIE-Luv

L : 71.42

U : 2.84

V : -13.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.43

A : 1.83

B : -3.8






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3ACBE

Here are the colors similar to B3ACBE. 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 - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3ACBE.

#B3B0C4
PANTONE 5295 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#C6C4D2
PANTONE 5305 C
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3ACBE.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3ACBE.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3ACBE.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3ACBE

Here are the paint colors similar to B3ACBE. 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 B3ACBE similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3ACBE to Behr

#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3ACBE similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3ACBE to Valspar

#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3ACBE similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3ACBE to Sherwin Williams

#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3ACBE similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3ACBE to PPG Paints

#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BEBBC9
Silverberry (PPG1173-4)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#B8B9CB
Cosmic (PPG1171-4)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3ACBE similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3ACBE to Dunn-Edwards

#B8B8CB
Winter Dusk (DE 5933)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3ACBE similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3ACBE to Benjamin Moore

#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#C1B9C4
African Violet (2116-50)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3ACBE similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3ACBE to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 8.99 (91.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 10.22 (89.8% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 11.49 (88.5% similar)
#CFC4C0
Peignoir (286)
ΔE - 11.79 (88.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3ACBE 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



B3ACBE
Pastel Lilac*

B7BEAC
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 #B3ACBE?

Color that best contrast with #B3ACBE is #B7BEAC, 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 #B3ACBE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3ACBE is #B7BEAC, color name is Ash Gray*.





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