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What color is B3E5FC?

The RGB color code for color number #B3E5FC is RGB(179, 229, 252). In the RGB color model, #B3E5FC has a red value of 179, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 252. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.0% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 1.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.9° (degrees), 92.4 % saturation, and 84.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3E5FC has a hue of 198.9° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 98.8 % brightness/value.



Color B3E5FC is cool or warm?

Color B3E5FC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B3E5FC? (For interior and product design)

B3E5FC has an LRV of nearly 73. By LRV value, it is a 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 73 of #B3E5FC with dark and light Color




Is #B3E5FC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3E5FC 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 #B3E5FC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 229, 252)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
229 (89.8%)
Blue
252 (98.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
28.97%
Magenta
9.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
1.18%

HSL

HSL(198.9deg, 92.4 %, 84.5 %)

Hue
198.9°
Saturation
92.41 %.
Lightness
84.51 %.

RYB

RYB(6, 6, 31)
Red
6 (2.3%)
Yellow
6 (2.5%)
Blue
31 (12.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.9°
Saturation
28.97 %.
Brightness / Value
98.82 %.

HWB

H: 198.9°

W: 70.20 %

B: 1.18 %

XYZ

X : 64.18

Y : 72.65

Z : 102.74

YXY

Y1 : 72.65

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 10.20%

Y : 1.18%


LRV

~ 72.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.6B 8.7/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 88.28

A : -10.83

B : -16.37

CIE-Lch

L : 88.28

C : 19.63

H : 236.51

CIE-Luv

L : 88.28

U : -25.55

V : -24.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 85.24

A : -14.76

B : -11.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3E5FC


Here are the colors similar to B3E5FC. 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.



#AFDBF5
Uranian Blue
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#A4DDED
Non-photo Blue
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3E5FC.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3E5FC.


#B9D9EB
PANTONE 290 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C0E0EC
PANTONE 9441 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#99D6EA
PANTONE 2975 C
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#A4DBE8
PANTONE 635 C
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3E5FC.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3E5FC.


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3E5FC


Here are the paint colors similar to B3E5FC. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3E5FC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3E5FC to Dunn-Edwards


#B0E0F6
Azure Sky (DE 5834)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#ABDCEE
Spring Shower (DE 5827)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#B8DFF8
Arctic Paradise (DE 5841)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B3D9F3
Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3E5FC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3E5FC to Benjamin Moore


#A9DBEF
Turquoise Haze (2060-60)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#AADCEE
Splash (2059-60)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B4DBEA
Skylark Song (778)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B7DDEB
Morning Glory (785)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3E5FC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3E5FC to Behr


#B5DCEF
Seashore Dreams (P500-2)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BBDCF0
Greek Isles (P510-1)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#B8E3ED
Ocean Front (P490-1)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#9FD1EB
Spa Blue (P500-3)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3E5FC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3E5FC to Valspar


#B2DDED
Lady in Waiting (V033-1)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B8DFEE
Quiet Nook (8002-42A)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B2DAE9
Laissez-Faire (8001-40B)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#B9DDEB
New Prince (V069-2)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3E5FC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3E5FC to PPG Paints


#AED7EA
Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A3D1EB
Songbird (PPG1240-3)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#ADD0E0
Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#C6E4EB
Surf's Up (PPG1236-3)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3E5FC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3E5FC to Sherwin Williams


#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A2D5E7
Bluebell (SW 6793)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C3DFE8
Soar (SW 6799)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3E5FC 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



B3E5FC
Uranian Blue*

FCCAB3
Apricot*


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 #B3E5FC?

Color that best contrast with #B3E5FC is #FCCAB3, color name is Apricot*
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 #B3E5FC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3E5FC is #FCCAB3, color name is Apricot*.





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