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What color is B6979B?

The RGB color code for color number #B6979B is RGB(182, 151, 155). In the RGB color model, #B6979B has a red value of 182, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.0% magenta, 14.8% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.3° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation, and 65.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B6979B has a hue of 352.3° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.



Color B6979B is cool or warm?

Color B6979B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B6979B? (For interior and product design)

B6979B has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#B6979B

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #B6979B with dark and light Color




Is #B6979B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B6979B 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 #B6979B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 151, 155)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.03%
Yellow
14.84%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(352.26deg, 17.5 %, 65.3 %)

Hue
352.26°
Saturation
17.51 %.
Lightness
65.29 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 72, 65)
Red
55 (21.5%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
65 (25.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.26°
Saturation
17.03 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 352.26°

W: 59.22 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 36.27

Y : 34.44

Z : 35.75

YXY

Y1 : 34.44

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 40.78%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 34.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.2R 6.4/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 65.31

A : 12.19

B : 2.23

CIE-Lch

L : 65.31

C : 12.39

H : 10.35

CIE-Luv

L : 65.31

U : 18.63

V : 1.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.69

A : 7.62

B : 4.97






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B6979B


Here are the colors similar to B6979B. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B6979B.


#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B6979B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B6979B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B6979B.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B6979B.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B6979B


Here are the paint colors similar to B6979B. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B6979B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B6979B to Sherwin Williams


#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B6979B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B6979B to Valspar


#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B6979B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B6979B to Dunn-Edwards


#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B6979B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B6979B to Benjamin Moore


#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#BDA7A8
Magic Potion (1250)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B6979B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B6979B to Behr


#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B6979B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B6979B to PPG Paints


#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B6979B 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



B6979B
Rosy Brown*

97B6B2
Opal*


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 #B6979B?

Color that best contrast with #B6979B is #97B6B2, color name is Opal*
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 #B6979B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B6979B is #97B6B2, color name is Opal*.





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