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HEX B96AAB - #B96AAB, RGB(185,106,171) Color


Color Name: Pearly Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B96AAB
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 106, 171)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 42.7%, 7.6%, 27.5%



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What color is B96AAB?

The RGB color code for color number #B96AAB is RGB(185, 106, 171). In the RGB color model, #B96AAB has a red value of 185, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 42.7% magenta, 7.6% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 310.6° (degrees), 36.1 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B96AAB has a hue of 310.6° (degrees), 42.7 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B96AAB is cool or warm?

Color B96AAB is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B96AAB? (For interior and product design)

B96AAB has an LRV of nearly 24. 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 24 of #B96AAB with dark and light Color




Is #B96AAB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B96AAB 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 #B96AAB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 106, 171)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
42.70%
Yellow
7.57%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(310.63deg, 36.1 %, 57.1 %)

Hue
310.63°
Saturation
36.07 %.
Lightness
57.06 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 49, 84)
Red
71 (28.0%)
Yellow
49 (19.4%)
Blue
84 (32.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
310.63°
Saturation
42.70 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 310.63°

W: 41.57 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 32.51

Y : 23.56

Z : 41.36

YXY

Y1 : 23.56

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 58.43%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 23.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.4RP 5.4/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 55.65

A : 40.86

B : -21.32

CIE-Lch

L : 55.65

C : 46.08

H : 332.45

CIE-Luv

L : 55.65

U : 41.34

V : -38.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.54

A : 34.61

B : -16.54






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B96AAB

Here are the colors similar to B96AAB. 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 - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#CF71AF
Sky Magenta
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#C8509B
Mulberry Jam
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#C154C1
Deep Fuchsia
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B96AAB.

#B565A7
PANTONE 2352 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C86BA8
PANTONE 2060 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#BD7AB3
PANTONE 2351 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C069C2
PANTONE 2067 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B96AAB.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B96AAB.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B96AAB.

#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B96AAB

Here are the paint colors similar to B96AAB. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B96AAB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B96AAB to PPG Paints

#AD6EA0
Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#A475B1
Bell Heather (PPG1250-6)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B96AAB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B96AAB to Behr

#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#CC76A3
Heart Breaker (P120-4)
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#A97FB1
I Heart Potion (P100-5)
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#A15D8C
Wild Berry (P110-6)
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B96AAB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B96AAB to Valspar

#C564A0
Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#BA7CB4
Dragonflies (V002-2)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#A977A2
Purple Stripe (1003-3B)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#CF79B1
Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B96AAB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B96AAB to Dunn-Edwards

#B35E97
Brandywine (DE 5005)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#A063A1
Royal Pretender (DE 5999)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B96AAB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B96AAB to Benjamin Moore

#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B96AAB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B96AAB to Sherwin Williams

#937496
Veri Berri (SW 9069)
ΔE - 10.05 (90.0% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 10.07 (89.9% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 10.74 (89.3% similar)
#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 10.92 (89.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B96AAB similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B96AAB to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 11.15 (88.8% similar)
#748284
De Nimes (299)
ΔE - 17.10 (82.9% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 17.20 (82.8% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 18.92 (81.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B96AAB 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



B96AAB
Pearly Purple*

6AB978
Fern*


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 #B96AAB?

Color that best contrast with #B96AAB is #6AB978, color name is Fern*
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 #B96AAB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B96AAB is #6AB978, color name is Fern*.





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