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What color is B5DCEF?

The RGB color code for color number #B5DCEF is RGB(181, 220, 239). In the RGB color model, #B5DCEF has a red value of 181, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 239. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 24.3% cyan, 7.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.7° (degrees), 64.4 % saturation, and 82.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5DCEF has a hue of 199.7° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.



Color B5DCEF is cool or warm?

Color B5DCEF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B5DCEF? (For interior and product design)

B5DCEF has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a 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

#B5DCEF

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of #B5DCEF with dark and light Color




Is #B5DCEF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5DCEF 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 #B5DCEF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 220, 239)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
220 (86.3%)
Blue
239 (93.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
24.27%
Magenta
7.95%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(199.66deg, 64.4 %, 82.4 %)

Hue
199.66°
Saturation
64.44 %.
Lightness
82.35 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 18, 36)
Red
9 (3.7%)
Yellow
18 (6.9%)
Blue
36 (14.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
199.66°
Saturation
24.27 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 199.66°

W: 70.98 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 60.23

Y : 67.24

Z : 91.47

YXY

Y1 : 67.24

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 13.73%

Y : 6.27%


LRV

~ 67.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.9B 8.4/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 85.63

A : -8.58

B : -13.49

CIE-Lch

L : 85.63

C : 15.99

H : 237.55

CIE-Luv

L : 85.63

U : -20.58

V : -19.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 82

A : -12.4

B : -8.73






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5DCEF


Here are the colors similar to B5DCEF. 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.



#AFDBF5
Uranian Blue
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#A4DDED
Non-photo Blue
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5DCEF.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5DCEF.


#B9D9EB
PANTONE 290 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C0E0EC
PANTONE 9441 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BDD6E6
PANTONE 544 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5DCEF.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5DCEF.


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5DCEF


Here are the paint colors similar to B5DCEF. 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 B5DCEF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5DCEF to Behr


#BBDCF0
Greek Isles (P510-1)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#BAD9E5
Breezy Blue (M490-1)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C1DBEA
After Rain (M520-2)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5DCEF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5DCEF to PPG Paints


#AED7EA
Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#ADD0E0
Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A3D1EB
Songbird (PPG1240-3)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C3D9E4
Magic Wand (PPG1158-2)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5DCEF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5DCEF to Benjamin Moore


#B1D6EA
Sapphireberry (2063-60)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B4DBEA
Skylark Song (778)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#ACD5E9
Little Boy Blue (2061-60)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#B7DDEB
Morning Glory (785)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5DCEF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5DCEF to Valspar


#B8DFEE
Quiet Nook (8002-42A)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#B9DDEB
New Prince (V069-2)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B2DAE9
Laissez-Faire (8001-40B)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B2DDED
Lady in Waiting (V033-1)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5DCEF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5DCEF to Sherwin Williams


#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#A2D5E7
Bluebell (SW 6793)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C3DFE8
Soar (SW 6799)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5DCEF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5DCEF to Dunn-Edwards


#B0E0F6
Azure Sky (DE 5834)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#B1D3E3
Dockside (DE 5806)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#B8DFF8
Arctic Paradise (DE 5841)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B3D8E5
Glacier Point (DE 5785)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5DCEF 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



B5DCEF
Uranian Blue*

EFC8B5
Desert Sand*


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 #B5DCEF?

Color that best contrast with #B5DCEF is #EFC8B5, color name is Desert Sand*
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 #B5DCEF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5DCEF is #EFC8B5, color name is Desert Sand*.





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