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HEX B9688D - #B9688D, RGB(185,104,141) Color


Color Name: Pearly Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B9688D
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 104, 141)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 43.8%, 23.8%, 27.5%



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What color is B9688D?

The RGB color code for color number #B9688D is RGB(185, 104, 141). In the RGB color model, #B9688D has a red value of 185, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 43.8% magenta, 23.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 332.6° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9688D has a hue of 332.6° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9688D is cool or warm?

Color B9688D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9688D? (For interior and product design)

B9688D has an LRV of nearly 22. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #B9688D with dark and light Color




Is #B9688D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9688D 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 #B9688D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 104, 141)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
43.78%
Yellow
23.78%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(332.59deg, 36.7 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
332.59°
Saturation
36.65 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 66, 79)
Red
86 (33.8%)
Yellow
66 (25.8%)
Blue
79 (31.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
332.59°
Saturation
43.78 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 332.59°

W: 40.78 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 29.77

Y : 22.14

Z : 27.9

YXY

Y1 : 22.14

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 59.22%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 22.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.3RP 5.3/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 54.17

A : 37.07

B : -6.05

CIE-Lch

L : 54.17

C : 37.56

H : 350.73

CIE-Luv

L : 54.17

U : 48.87

V : -14.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.05

A : 30.58

B : -2.23






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9688D

Here are the colors similar to B9688D. 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.

#B768A2
Pearly Purple
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#CD607E
Cinnamon Satin
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#C8509B
Mulberry Jam
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9688D.

#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9688D.

#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9688D.

#B06C96
PANTONE 681 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C16784
PANTONE 7634 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C8689A
PANTONE 3582 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A76590
PANTONE 4082 C
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9688D.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9688D.



Paint color for Hex #B9688D

Here are the paint colors similar to B9688D. 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 B9688D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9688D to Dunn-Edwards

#B96482
Raspberry Parfait (DE 5033)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B87592
First Plum (DE 5018)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C95B83
Lipstick (DE 5040)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9688D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9688D to Valspar

#AE668E
Felicia (M202)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C86190
Rose Dust (1002-1B)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C564A0
Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9688D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9688D to Behr

#BE5C87
Beauty Queen (P120-5)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#A06582
Love Poem (M120-6)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#C8647F
Ballerina Tutu (P130-6)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#CC76A3
Heart Breaker (P120-4)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9688D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9688D to PPG Paints

#C86E94
Florentine Pink (PPG17-09)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C25A88
Tutti Frutti (PPG17-10)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C66787
Geranium Pink (PPG1182-6)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#C6577C
Panama Rose (PPG1181-7)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9688D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9688D to Benjamin Moore

#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C77A9A
Tropical Rose (1355)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#C9527F
Razzle Dazzle (1348)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9688D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9688D to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 16.51 (83.5% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 17.48 (82.5% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 17.77 (82.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9688D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9688D to Sherwin Williams

#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#CC617F
Dragon Fruit (SW 6855)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9688D 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



B9688D
Pearly Purple*

68B994
Mint 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 #B9688D?

Color that best contrast with #B9688D is #68B994, color name is Mint 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 #B9688D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9688D is #68B994, color name is Mint Green*.





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