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What color is B59DAF?

The RGB color code for color number #B59DAF is RGB(181, 157, 175). In the RGB color model, #B59DAF has a red value of 181, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 3.3% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 315° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B59DAF has a hue of 315° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B59DAF is cool or warm?

Color B59DAF is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B59DAF? (For interior and product design)

B59DAF 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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#B59DAF

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B59DAF with dark and light Color




Is #B59DAF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B59DAF 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 #B59DAF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 157, 175)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.26%
Yellow
3.31%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(315deg, 14.0 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
315°
Saturation
13.95 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 60, 64)
Red
45 (17.8%)
Yellow
60 (23.5%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
315°
Saturation
13.26 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 315°

W: 61.57 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 38.85

Y : 37.03

Z : 45.66

YXY

Y1 : 37.03

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 38.43%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 37 %

Munsell Color System

2.9RP 6.6/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 67.3

A : 12.01

B : -6.07

CIE-Lch

L : 67.3

C : 13.46

H : 333.18

CIE-Luv

L : 67.3

U : 12.82

V : -11.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.85

A : 7.46

B : -1.89






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B59DAF


Here are the colors similar to B59DAF. 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 - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B59DAF.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B59DAF.


#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B59DAF.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B59DAF.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B59DAF.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B59DAF


Here are the paint colors similar to B59DAF. 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 B59DAF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B59DAF to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B59DAF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B59DAF to Behr


#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B59DAF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B59DAF to Valspar


#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B59DAF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B59DAF to Benjamin Moore


#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B59DAF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B59DAF to PPG Paints


#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B59DAF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B59DAF to Sherwin Williams


#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B59DAF 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



B59DAF
Lilac Luster*

9DB5A3
Laurel 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 #B59DAF?

Color that best contrast with #B59DAF is #9DB5A3, color name is Laurel 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 #B59DAF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B59DAF is #9DB5A3, color name is Laurel Green*.





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