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HEX B3C1C9 - #B3C1C9, RGB(179,193,201) Color


Color Name: Zinc*
Hex Color Code: #B3C1C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 193, 201)
CMYK Values*: 10.9%, 4.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%



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What color is B3C1C9?

The RGB color code for color number #B3C1C9 is RGB(179, 193, 201). In the RGB color model, #B3C1C9 has a red value of 179, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.9% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 74.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3C1C9 has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color B3C1C9 is cool or warm?

Color B3C1C9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B3C1C9? (For interior and product design)

B3C1C9 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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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#B3C1C9

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #B3C1C9 with dark and light Color




Is #B3C1C9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3C1C9 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 #B3C1C9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 193, 201)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.95%
Magenta
3.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(201.82deg, 16.9 %, 74.5 %)

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
16.92 %.
Lightness
74.51 %.

RYB

RYB(24, 47, 50)
Red
24 (9.3%)
Yellow
47 (18.5%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
10.95 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 201.82°

W: 70.20 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 48.2

Y : 51.94

Z : 62.74

YXY

Y1 : 51.94

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 24.31%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 51.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.3B 7.6/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.25

A : -3.19

B : -5.66

CIE-Lch

L : 77.25

C : 6.5

H : 240.63

CIE-Luv

L : 77.25

U : -8.01

V : -8.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.07

A : -6.73

B : -1.17






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3C1C9

Here are the colors similar to B3C1C9. 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.

#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3C1C9.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3C1C9.

#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#A6BBC8
PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3C1C9.

#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3C1C9.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3C1C9.

#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3C1C9

Here are the paint colors similar to B3C1C9. 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 B3C1C9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3C1C9 to Benjamin Moore

#B1BFC7
Blue Heather (1620)
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#ABC1CC
Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#BAC1C6
Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#C1CAD1
Iced Slate (2130-60)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3C1C9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3C1C9 to Valspar

#B6C3CA
Winter Wonderland (T672)
ΔE - 0.75 (99.3% similar)
#B3BFC5
Shark Loop (4007-3B)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#B7C5CC
Lighthouse Shadows (4008-3B)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3C1C9 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3C1C9 to Farrow & Ball

#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#C9CFCD
Skylight (205)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3C1C9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3C1C9 to PPG Paints

#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#B0BCC3
Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#ADBFC8
Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#BCC5CF
Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3C1C9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3C1C9 to Behr

#B9C6CB
Flowing Breeze (N480-2)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B1C6D1
Opal Waters (MQ5-50)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B8CAD5
Denim Light (PPU14-15)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3C1C9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3C1C9 to Sherwin Williams

#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#BBC7D2
Icy (SW 6534)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3C1C9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3C1C9 to Dunn-Edwards

#B0B9C1
Adirondack (DE 6339)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A8BFCC
Peace River (DE 5800)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3C1C9 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



B3C1C9
Zinc*

C9BBB3
Pale Silver*


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 #B3C1C9?

Color that best contrast with #B3C1C9 is #C9BBB3, color name is Pale Silver*
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 #B3C1C9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3C1C9 is #C9BBB3, color name is Pale Silver*.





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