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What color is B99BAB?

The RGB color code for color number #B99BAB is RGB(185, 155, 171). In the RGB color model, #B99BAB has a red value of 185, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 7.6% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 328° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B99BAB has a hue of 328° (degrees), 16.2 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B99BAB is cool or warm?

Color B99BAB is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B99BAB? (For interior and product design)

B99BAB has an LRV of nearly 37. 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.



Dark Color

#B99BAB

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B99BAB with dark and light Color




Is #B99BAB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B99BAB 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 #B99BAB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 155, 171)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.22%
Yellow
7.57%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(328deg, 17.6 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
328°
Saturation
17.65 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 62, 63)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
62 (24.2%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
328°
Saturation
16.22 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 328°

W: 60.78 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 39.08

Y : 36.7

Z : 43.55

YXY

Y1 : 36.7

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 39.22%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 36.7 %

Munsell Color System

8RP 6.5/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.05

A : 13.83

B : -4.17

CIE-Lch

L : 67.05

C : 14.44

H : 343.21

CIE-Luv

L : 67.05

U : 16.74

V : -8.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.58

A : 9.14

B : -0.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B99BAB


Here are the colors similar to B99BAB. 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.



#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B99BAB.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B99BAB.


#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B99BAB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B99BAB.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B99BAB.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B99BAB


Here are the paint colors similar to B99BAB. 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 B99BAB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B99BAB to PPG Paints


#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B99BAB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B99BAB to Behr


#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B99BAB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B99BAB to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B99BAB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B99BAB to Sherwin Williams


#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B99BAB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B99BAB to Valspar


#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B99BAB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B99BAB to Benjamin Moore


#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B99BAB 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



B99BAB
Lilac Luster*

9BB9A9
Opal*


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 #B99BAB?

Color that best contrast with #B99BAB is #9BB9A9, color name is Opal*
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 #B99BAB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B99BAB is #9BB9A9, color name is Opal*.





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