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What color is B955EF?

The RGB color code for color number #B955EF is RGB(185, 85, 239). In the RGB color model, #B955EF has a red value of 185, a green value of 85, and a blue value of 239. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.6% cyan, 64.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 279° (degrees), 82.8 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B955EF has a hue of 279° (degrees), 64.4 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.



Color B955EF is cool or warm?

Color B955EF is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B955EF? (For interior and product design)

B955EF has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#B955EF

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #B955EF with dark and light Color




Is #B955EF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B955EF 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 #B955EF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 85, 239)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
85 (33.3%)
Blue
239 (93.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
22.59%
Magenta
64.44%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(278.96deg, 82.8 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
278.96°
Saturation
82.80 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 9, 106)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
9 (3.7%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
278.96°
Saturation
64.44 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 278.96°

W: 33.33 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 38.84

Y : 23.04

Z : 84.06

YXY

Y1 : 23.04

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.16

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 66.67%

Y : 6.27%


LRV

~ 23 %

Munsell Color System

4.2P 5.3/19.2

CIE-Lab

L : 55.12

A : 64.49

B : -60.86

CIE-Lch

L : 55.12

C : 88.67

H : 316.66

CIE-Luv

L : 55.12

U : 33.07

V : -102.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 48

A : 60.41

B : -70.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B955EF


Here are the colors similar to B955EF. 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.



#BA55D3
Medium Orchid
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B666D2
Rich Lilac
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#9457EB
Lavender Indigo
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#9457EB
Neon Purple
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B955EF.


#AC4FC6
PANTONE 2582 C
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#965EC8
PANTONE 2083 C
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)
#9F5CC0
PANTONE 7441 C
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#C964CF
PANTONE 252 C
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B955EF


Here are the paint colors similar to B955EF. 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 B955EF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B955EF to Dunn-Edwards


#A274B5
Purple Pride (DE 5991)
ΔE - 12.36 (87.6% similar)
#A063A1
Royal Pretender (DE 5999)
ΔE - 13.72 (86.3% similar)
#707E84
Taliesin Blue (DEC 798)
ΔE - 13.73 (86.3% similar)
#9D7EB7
Lush Lilac (DE 5970)
ΔE - 14.59 (85.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B955EF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B955EF to PPG Paints


#A475B1
Bell Heather (PPG1250-6)
ΔE - 13.32 (86.7% similar)
#7B8F99
Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)
ΔE - 13.95 (86.0% similar)
#9569A3
Grape Popsicle (PPG1249-6)
ΔE - 14.17 (85.8% similar)
#69808B
Artifact (PPG10-16)
ΔE - 14.56 (85.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B955EF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B955EF to Behr


#78888E
Norwegian Blue (N470-5)
ΔE - 13.42 (86.6% similar)
#708189
Atlantic Shoreline (PPU13-4)
ΔE - 13.42 (86.6% similar)
#728791
Lyric Blue (HDC-AC-24)
ΔE - 13.77 (86.2% similar)
#74858F
Adirondack Blue (N480-5)
ΔE - 13.91 (86.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B955EF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B955EF to Benjamin Moore


#718087
Montpelier (AF-555)
ΔE - 13.47 (86.5% similar)
#728287
Smokestack Gray (2131-40)
ΔE - 14.08 (85.9% similar)
#798E99
Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620)
ΔE - 14.22 (85.8% similar)
#6E8791
Blue Dusk (1644)
ΔE - 14.56 (85.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B955EF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B955EF to Farrow & Ball


#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 13.50 (86.5% similar)
#748284
De Nimes (299)
ΔE - 17.66 (82.3% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 19.47 (80.5% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 19.47 (80.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B955EF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B955EF to Sherwin Williams


#6F848C
Blustery Sky (SW 9140)
ΔE - 13.79 (86.2% similar)
#8095A0
Poolhouse (SW 7603)
ΔE - 14.78 (85.2% similar)
#657B83
Labradorite (SW 7619)
ΔE - 14.82 (85.2% similar)
#80969D
Whirlpool (SW 9135)
ΔE - 15.14 (84.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B955EF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B955EF to Valspar


#997BB5
Plum Burst (4002-10B)
ΔE - 14.31 (85.7% similar)
#6D7C81
Academy Gray (5001-2A)
ΔE - 14.37 (85.6% similar)
#7C878B
Sharkfin (4007-2A)
ΔE - 14.46 (85.5% similar)
#6B808C
Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)
ΔE - 14.72 (85.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B955EF 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



B955EF
Medium Orchid*

8BEF55
Kiwi 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 #B955EF?

Color that best contrast with #B955EF is #8BEF55, color name is Kiwi 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 #B955EF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B955EF is #8BEF55, color name is Kiwi Green*.





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