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HEX B9809F - #B9809F, RGB(185,128,159) Color


Color Name: Opera Mauve*
Hex Color Code: #B9809F
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 128, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 30.8%, 14.1%, 27.5%



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What color is B9809F?

The RGB color code for color number #B9809F is RGB(185, 128, 159). In the RGB color model, #B9809F has a red value of 185, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.8% magenta, 14.1% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 327.4° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9809F has a hue of 327.4° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9809F is cool or warm?

Color B9809F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9809F? (For interior and product design)

B9809F has an LRV of nearly 28. 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.



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#B9809F

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #B9809F with dark and light Color




Is #B9809F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9809F 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 #B9809F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 128, 159)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.81%
Yellow
14.05%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(327.37deg, 28.9 %, 61.4 %)

Hue
327.37°
Saturation
28.93 %.
Lightness
61.37 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 62, 73)
Red
66 (25.7%)
Yellow
62 (24.5%)
Blue
73 (28.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
327.37°
Saturation
30.81 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 327.37°

W: 50.20 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 33.98

Y : 28.26

Z : 36.46

YXY

Y1 : 28.26

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 49.80%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 28.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.9RP 5.9/5.8

CIE-Lab

L : 60.12

A : 26.78

B : -7.65

CIE-Lch

L : 60.12

C : 27.85

H : 344.06

CIE-Luv

L : 60.12

U : 32.69

V : -15.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.16

A : 21.1

B : -3.46






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9809F

Here are the colors similar to B9809F. 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.

#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#D982B5
Middle Purple
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#CF71AF
Sky Magenta
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9809F.

#B3809D
PANTONE 2053 C
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#BE84A3
PANTONE 687 C
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B87BA1
PANTONE 2059 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#BB85AB
PANTONE 2058 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9809F.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9809F.



Paint color for Hex #B9809F

Here are the paint colors similar to B9809F. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B9809F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9809F to Valspar

#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#C684A6
Bossy-Pants Pink (V040-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#D483A6
Berry Twist (1002-1C)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9809F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9809F to Behr

#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B88096
Cabaret (M130-5)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#BC86AF
Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#A7819D
Amazonian Orchid (M110-5)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9809F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9809F to Benjamin Moore

#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C77A9A
Tropical Rose (1355)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9809F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9809F to Sherwin Williams

#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9809F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9809F to Dunn-Edwards

#B87592
First Plum (DE 5018)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#D182A0
Heirloom Rose (DE 5032)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9809F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9809F to PPG Paints

#C28BA1
Winsome Rose (PPG1044-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9809F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9809F to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 10.11 (89.9% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 12.82 (87.2% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 14.98 (85.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9809F 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



B9809F
Opera Mauve*

80B99A
Dark Sea 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 #B9809F?

Color that best contrast with #B9809F is #80B99A, color name is Dark Sea 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 #B9809F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9809F is #80B99A, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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