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HEX B8A9BA - #B8A9BA, RGB(184,169,186) Color


Color Name: Pastel Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B8A9BA
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 169, 186)
CMYK Values*: 1.1%, 9.1%, 0.0%, 27.1%



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What color is B8A9BA?

The RGB color code for color number #B8A9BA is RGB(184, 169, 186). In the RGB color model, #B8A9BA has a red value of 184, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.1% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 292.9° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8A9BA has a hue of 292.9° (degrees), 9.1 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color B8A9BA is cool or warm?

Color B8A9BA is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8A9BA? (For interior and product design)

B8A9BA has an LRV of nearly 42. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #B8A9BA with dark and light Color




Is #B8A9BA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8A9BA 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 #B8A9BA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 169, 186)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.08%
Magenta
9.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(292.94deg, 11.0 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
292.94°
Saturation
10.97 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 54, 59)
Red
37 (14.6%)
Yellow
54 (21.2%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
292.94°
Saturation
9.14 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 292.94°

W: 66.27 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 42.82

Y : 42.11

Z : 52.33

YXY

Y1 : 42.11

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 33.73%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 42.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.3P 6.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 70.95

A : 8.52

B : -6.75

CIE-Lch

L : 70.95

C : 10.87

H : 321.63

CIE-Luv

L : 70.95

U : 7.52

V : -11.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.89

A : 4.21

B : -2.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B8A9BA

Here are the colors similar to B8A9BA. 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.

#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8A9BA.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8A9BA.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8A9BA.

#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B8A9BA

Here are the paint colors similar to B8A9BA. 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 B8A9BA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8A9BA to Behr

#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8A9BA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8A9BA to Valspar

#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8A9BA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8A9BA to Sherwin Williams

#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8A9BA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8A9BA to Benjamin Moore

#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8A9BA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8A9BA to PPG Paints

#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B8A9BA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8A9BA to Dunn-Edwards

#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B8A9BA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B8A9BA to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 10.05 (89.9% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 10.41 (89.6% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 11.87 (88.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8A9BA 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



B8A9BA
Pastel Purple*

ABBAA9
Ash Gray*


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 #B8A9BA?

Color that best contrast with #B8A9BA is #ABBAA9, color name is Ash Gray*
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 #B8A9BA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8A9BA is #ABBAA9, color name is Ash Gray*.





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