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What color is B5B0C9?

The RGB color code for color number #B5B0C9 is RGB(181, 176, 201). In the RGB color model, #B5B0C9 has a red value of 181, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation, and 73.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5B0C9 has a hue of 252° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color B5B0C9 is cool or warm?

Color B5B0C9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B5B0C9? (For interior and product design)

B5B0C9 has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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.



Dark Color

#B5B0C9

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #B5B0C9 with dark and light Color




Is #B5B0C9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5B0C9 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 #B5B0C9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 176, 201)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.95%
Magenta
12.44%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(252deg, 18.8 %, 73.9 %)

Hue
252°
Saturation
18.80 %.
Lightness
73.92 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 44, 57)
Red
30 (11.9%)
Yellow
44 (17.4%)
Blue
57 (22.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
252°
Saturation
12.44 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 252°

W: 69.02 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 45.12

Y : 45.09

Z : 61.58

YXY

Y1 : 45.09

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 30.98%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 45.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.2PB 7.1/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 72.95

A : 6.64

B : -12.03

CIE-Lch

L : 72.95

C : 13.74

H : 298.9

CIE-Luv

L : 72.95

U : 1.26

V : -19.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.15

A : 2.44

B : -7.37






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5B0C9


Here are the colors similar to B5B0C9. 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.



#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5B0C9.


#B3B0C4
PANTONE 5295 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5B0C9.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5B0C9.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5B0C9.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5B0C9


Here are the paint colors similar to B5B0C9. 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 B5B0C9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5B0C9 to Behr


#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C1C2D7
Foxglove (M550-3)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5B0C9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5B0C9 to Benjamin Moore


#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#C7C3D9
French Lilac (1403)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5B0C9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5B0C9 to PPG Paints


#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B8B9CB
Cosmic (PPG1171-4)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5B0C9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5B0C9 to Dunn-Edwards


#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B8B8CB
Winter Dusk (DE 5933)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5B0C9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5B0C9 to Valspar


#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5B0C9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5B0C9 to Sherwin Williams


#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5B0C9 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



B5B0C9
Pastel Lilac*

C4C9B0
Dark Beige*


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 #B5B0C9?

Color that best contrast with #B5B0C9 is #C4C9B0, color name is Dark Beige*
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 #B5B0C9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5B0C9 is #C4C9B0, color name is Dark Beige*.





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