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HEX B497D7 - #B497D7, RGB(180,151,215) Color


Color Name: Light Pastel Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B497D7
RGB Color Code: RGB(180, 151, 215)
CMYK Values*: 16.3%, 29.8%, 0.0%, 15.7%





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What color is B497D7?

The RGB color code for color number #B497D7 is RGB(180, 151, 215). In the RGB color model, #B497D7 has a red value of 180, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.3% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 267.2° (degrees), 44.4 % saturation, and 71.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B497D7 has a hue of 267.2° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.



Color B497D7 is cool or warm?

Color B497D7 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B497D7? (For interior and product design)

B497D7 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.



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#B497D7

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B497D7 with dark and light Color




Is #B497D7 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B497D7 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 #B497D7 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 151, 215)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
215 (84.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.28%
Magenta
29.77%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
15.69%

HSL

HSL(267.19deg, 44.4 %, 71.8 %)

Hue
267.19°
Saturation
44.44 %.
Lightness
71.76 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 30, 71)
Red
35 (13.9%)
Yellow
30 (11.9%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
267.19°
Saturation
29.77 %.
Brightness / Value
84.31 %.

HWB

H: 267.19°

W: 59.22 %

B: 15.69 %

XYZ

X : 42.15

Y : 36.74

Z : 69.16

YXY

Y1 : 36.74

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 40.78%

Y : 15.69%


LRV

~ 36.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.5P 6.6/7.5

CIE-Lab

L : 67.08

A : 23.19

B : -28.67

CIE-Lch

L : 67.08

C : 36.87

H : 308.96

CIE-Luv

L : 67.08

U : 11.1

V : -48.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.62

A : 18.06

B : -25.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B497D7


Here are the colors similar to B497D7. 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.



#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#BF94E4
Bright Lavender
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#C9A0DC
Wisteria
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#C9A0DC
Light Lavender
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B497D7.


#AF95D3
PANTONE 2073 C
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#B896D4
PANTONE 2072 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#BF9BDE
PANTONE Violet 0631 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AD96DC
PANTONE 2645 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B497D7.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B497D7.






Paint color for Hex #B497D7


Here are the paint colors similar to B497D7. 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 B497D7 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B497D7 to Dunn-Edwards


#BD97CF
Amethyst Show (DE 5990)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B9A0D2
Purple Premiere (DE 5969)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B497D7 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B497D7 to Benjamin Moore


#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B497D7 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B497D7 to Valspar


#B99ECD
Purple Gala (4002-10A)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#AE85BE
Lavender Blaze (V001-2)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B497D7 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B497D7 to PPG Paints


#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#A885B5
Purple Statice (PPG1249-5)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B497D7 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B497D7 to Behr


#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#B7A1CE
Flower Girl (P570-3)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B497D7 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B497D7 to Sherwin Williams


#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B497D7 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B497D7 to Farrow & Ball


#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 14.02 (86.0% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 15.90 (84.1% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 16.56 (83.4% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 17.57 (82.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B497D7 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



B497D7
Light Pastel Purple*

BAD797
Pastel Pea 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 #B497D7?

Color that best contrast with #B497D7 is #BAD797, color name is Pastel Pea 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 #B497D7?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B497D7 is #BAD797, color name is Pastel Pea Green*.





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