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What color is B59DBB?

The RGB color code for color number #B59DBB is RGB(181, 157, 187). In the RGB color model, #B59DBB has a red value of 181, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.2% cyan, 16.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 288° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B59DBB has a hue of 288° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color B59DBB is cool or warm?

Color B59DBB is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B59DBB? (For interior and product design)

B59DBB 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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#B59DBB

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B59DBB with dark and light Color




Is #B59DBB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B59DBB 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 #B59DBB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 157, 187)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.21%
Magenta
16.04%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(288deg, 18.1 %, 67.5 %)

Hue
288°
Saturation
18.07 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 51, 65)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
51 (20.1%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
288°
Saturation
16.04 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 288°

W: 61.57 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 40.08

Y : 37.53

Z : 52.14

YXY

Y1 : 37.53

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 38.43%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 37.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.9P 6.6/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 67.67

A : 14.31

B : -12.22

CIE-Lch

L : 67.67

C : 18.81

H : 319.51

CIE-Luv

L : 67.67

U : 11.69

V : -20.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.26

A : 9.6

B : -7.59






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B59DBB


Here are the colors similar to B59DBB. 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.



#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B59DBB.


#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B896C3
PANTONE 2453 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B59DBB.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B59DBB.






Paint color for Hex #B59DBB


Here are the paint colors similar to B59DBB. 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 B59DBB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B59DBB to Benjamin Moore


#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B59DBB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B59DBB to Behr


#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B59DBB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B59DBB to Valspar


#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B59DBB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B59DBB to Sherwin Williams


#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B59DBB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B59DBB to Dunn-Edwards


#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B59DBB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B59DBB to PPG Paints


#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B59DBB 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



B59DBB
Pastel Purple*

A3BB9D
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 #B59DBB?

Color that best contrast with #B59DBB is #A3BB9D, 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 #B59DBB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B59DBB is #A3BB9D, color name is Laurel Green*.





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