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HEX B4A0AF - #B4A0AF, RGB(180,160,175) Color


Color Name: Lilac Luster*
Hex Color Code: #B4A0AF
RGB Color Code: RGB(180, 160, 175)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.1%, 2.8%, 29.4%



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What color is B4A0AF?

The RGB color code for color number #B4A0AF is RGB(180, 160, 175). In the RGB color model, #B4A0AF has a red value of 180, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 2.8% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 315° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B4A0AF has a hue of 315° (degrees), 11.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B4A0AF is cool or warm?

Color B4A0AF is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B4A0AF? (For interior and product design)

B4A0AF has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B4A0AF with dark and light Color




Is #B4A0AF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B4A0AF 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 #B4A0AF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 160, 175)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.11%
Yellow
2.78%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(315deg, 11.8 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
315°
Saturation
11.76 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 61, 63)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Yellow
61 (23.8%)
Blue
63 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
315°
Saturation
11.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 315°

W: 62.75 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 39.13

Y : 37.94

Z : 45.82

YXY

Y1 : 37.94

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 37.25%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 37.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.5RP 6.6/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 67.98

A : 9.99

B : -5.09

CIE-Lch

L : 67.98

C : 11.21

H : 333.03

CIE-Luv

L : 67.98

U : 10.66

V : -9.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.6

A : 5.61

B : -0.99






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B4A0AF

Here are the colors similar to B4A0AF. 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.

#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B4A0AF.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B4A0AF.

#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B4A0AF.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B4A0AF.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B4A0AF

Here are the paint colors similar to B4A0AF. 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 B4A0AF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B4A0AF to Behr

#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B4A0AF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B4A0AF to Dunn-Edwards

#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B4A0AF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B4A0AF to Benjamin Moore

#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#CCAEC5
Angelina (1376)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B4A0AF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B4A0AF to Sherwin Williams

#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B4A0AF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B4A0AF to Valspar

#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B4A0AF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B4A0AF to PPG Paints

#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B4A0AF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B4A0AF to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 9.08 (90.9% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 11.09 (88.9% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 11.28 (88.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B4A0AF 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



B4A0AF
Lilac Luster*

A0B4A5
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 #B4A0AF?

Color that best contrast with #B4A0AF is #A0B4A5, 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 #B4A0AF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B4A0AF is #A0B4A5, color name is Ash Gray*.





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