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What color is B79CBE?

The RGB color code for color number #B79CBE is RGB(183, 156, 190). In the RGB color model, #B79CBE has a red value of 183, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 190. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.7% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 287.6° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B79CBE has a hue of 287.6° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.



Color B79CBE is cool or warm?

Color B79CBE is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B79CBE? (For interior and product design)

B79CBE has an LRV of nearly 38. 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.



Dark Color

#B79CBE

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B79CBE with dark and light Color




Is #B79CBE Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B79CBE 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 #B79CBE color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(183, 156, 190)
Red
183 (71.8%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
190 (74.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.68%
Magenta
17.89%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(287.65deg, 20.7 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
287.65°
Saturation
20.73 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 49, 65)
Red
42 (16.3%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
287.65°
Saturation
17.89 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 287.65°

W: 61.18 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 40.71

Y : 37.56

Z : 53.82

YXY

Y1 : 37.56

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 28.24%

M : 38.82%

Y : 25.49%


LRV

~ 37.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.9P 6.6/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 67.7

A : 16.14

B : -13.83

CIE-Lch

L : 67.7

C : 21.26

H : 319.41

CIE-Luv

L : 67.7

U : 13.08

V : -23.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.29

A : 11.32

B : -9.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B79CBE


Here are the colors similar to B79CBE. 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.



#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B79CBE.


#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#B896C3
PANTONE 2453 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#C6A1CF
PANTONE 257 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B79CBE.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B79CBE.






Paint color for Hex #B79CBE


Here are the paint colors similar to B79CBE. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B79CBE similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B79CBE to Benjamin Moore


#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B79CBE similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B79CBE to Valspar


#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B99ECD
Purple Gala (4002-10A)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B79CBE similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B79CBE to Sherwin Williams


#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B79CBE similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B79CBE to Dunn-Edwards


#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B9A0D2
Purple Premiere (DE 5969)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B79CBE similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B79CBE to Behr


#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B79CBE similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B79CBE to PPG Paints


#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B79CBE 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



B79CBE
Glossy Grape*

A3BE9C
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 #B79CBE?

Color that best contrast with #B79CBE is #A3BE9C, 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 #B79CBE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B79CBE is #A3BE9C, color name is Laurel Green*.





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