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HEX B5A1BC - #B5A1BC, RGB(181,161,188) Color


Color Name: Pastel Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B5A1BC
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 161, 188)
CMYK Values*: 3.7%, 14.4%, 0.0%, 26.3%



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What color is B5A1BC?

The RGB color code for color number #B5A1BC is RGB(181, 161, 188). In the RGB color model, #B5A1BC has a red value of 181, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.7% cyan, 14.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 284.4° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 68.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5A1BC has a hue of 284.4° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color B5A1BC is cool or warm?

Color B5A1BC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5A1BC? (For interior and product design)

B5A1BC has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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Compare LRV 39 of #B5A1BC with dark and light Color




Is #B5A1BC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5A1BC 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 #B5A1BC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 161, 188)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.72%
Magenta
14.36%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(284.44deg, 16.8 %, 68.4 %)

Hue
284.44°
Saturation
16.77 %.
Lightness
68.43 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 51, 64)
Red
40 (15.6%)
Yellow
51 (20.1%)
Blue
64 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
284.44°
Saturation
14.36 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 284.44°

W: 63.14 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 40.88

Y : 38.94

Z : 52.94

YXY

Y1 : 38.94

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 36.86%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 38.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.7P 6.7/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.71

A : 12.28

B : -11.21

CIE-Lch

L : 68.71

C : 16.63

H : 317.61

CIE-Luv

L : 68.71

U : 9.61

V : -18.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.41

A : 7.72

B : -6.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B5A1BC

Here are the colors similar to B5A1BC. 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 - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5A1BC.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5A1BC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5A1BC.

#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B5A1BC

Here are the paint colors similar to B5A1BC. 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 B5A1BC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5A1BC to Behr

#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5A1BC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5A1BC to Dunn-Edwards

#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5A1BC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5A1BC to Valspar

#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5A1BC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5A1BC to Benjamin Moore

#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5A1BC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5A1BC to Sherwin Williams

#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5A1BC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5A1BC to PPG Paints

#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B5A1BC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B5A1BC to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)
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Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 13.32 (86.7% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 13.85 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5A1BC 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



B5A1BC
Pastel Purple*

A8BCA1
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 #B5A1BC?

Color that best contrast with #B5A1BC is #A8BCA1, 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 #B5A1BC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5A1BC is #A8BCA1, color name is Laurel Green*.





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