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What color is B5E3FF?

The RGB color code for color number #B5E3FF is RGB(181, 227, 255). In the RGB color model, #B5E3FF has a red value of 181, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 255. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.0% cyan, 11.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 85.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5E3FF has a hue of 202.7° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color B5E3FF is cool or warm?

Color B5E3FF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B5E3FF? (For interior and product design)

B5E3FF has an LRV of nearly 72. 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.



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#B5E3FF

Light Color


Compare LRV 72 of #B5E3FF with dark and light Color




Is #B5E3FF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5E3FF 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 #B5E3FF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 227, 255)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
227 (89.0%)
Blue
255 (100.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.02%
Magenta
10.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(202.7deg, 100.0 %, 85.5 %)

Hue
202.7°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
85.49 %.

RYB

RYB(6, 3, 31)
Red
6 (2.4%)
Yellow
3 (1.4%)
Blue
31 (12.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.7°
Saturation
29.02 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 202.7°

W: 70.98 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 64.58

Y : 71.98

Z : 105.1

YXY

Y1 : 71.98

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 10.98%

Y : 0.00%


LRV

~ 72 %

Munsell Color System

10B 8.7/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 87.96

A : -8.55

B : -18.41

CIE-Lch

L : 87.96

C : 20.3

H : 245.1

CIE-Luv

L : 87.96

U : -23.87

V : -28

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.84

A : -12.61

B : -14.06






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5E3FF


Here are the colors similar to B5E3FF. 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 - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5E3FF.


#B9D9EB
PANTONE 290 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C0E0EC
PANTONE 9441 C
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#BDD6E6
PANTONE 544 C
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#9BCBEB
PANTONE 291 C
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5E3FF.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5E3FF.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5E3FF.


#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5E3FF


Here are the paint colors similar to B5E3FF. 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 B5E3FF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5E3FF to Dunn-Edwards


#B8DFF8
Arctic Paradise (DE 5841)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B0E0F6
Azure Sky (DE 5834)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B3D9F3
Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C6E3F7
Fresh Water (DE 5854)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5E3FF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5E3FF to Behr


#B5DCEF
Seashore Dreams (P500-2)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#BBDCF0
Greek Isles (P510-1)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#9FD1EB
Spa Blue (P500-3)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#A1CFEC
Mediterranean Charm (P510-2)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5E3FF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5E3FF to Benjamin Moore


#A8D5EF
Bluebelle (2064-60)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#A3D6F2
Honolulu Blue (2066-60)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A3D4F0
Caribbean Coast (2065-60)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B1D6EA
Sapphireberry (2063-60)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5E3FF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5E3FF to Valspar


#AFD4EB
Gentle Wind (4006-9B)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B8DFEE
Quiet Nook (8002-42A)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#B4D4E8
Escape (4007-7B)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#B2DDED
Lady in Waiting (V033-1)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5E3FF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5E3FF to PPG Paints


#AED7EA
Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A3D1EB
Songbird (PPG1240-3)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#ADD0E0
Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#9FC9E4
Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5E3FF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5E3FF to Sherwin Williams


#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A2D5E7
Bluebell (SW 6793)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#C3DFE8
Soar (SW 6799)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5E3FF 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



B5E3FF
Uranian Blue*

FFD1B5
Apricot*


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 #B5E3FF?

Color that best contrast with #B5E3FF is #FFD1B5, color name is Apricot*
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 #B5E3FF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5E3FF is #FFD1B5, color name is Apricot*.





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