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HEX B99FBC - #B99FBC, RGB(185,159,188) Color


Color Name: Pastel Purple*
Hex Color Code: #B99FBC
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 159, 188)
CMYK Values*: 1.6%, 15.4%, 0.0%, 26.3%



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What color is B99FBC?

The RGB color code for color number #B99FBC is RGB(185, 159, 188). In the RGB color model, #B99FBC has a red value of 185, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.6% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 293.8° (degrees), 17.8 % saturation, and 68.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B99FBC has a hue of 293.8° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color B99FBC is cool or warm?

Color B99FBC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B99FBC? (For interior and product design)

B99FBC has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #B99FBC with dark and light Color




Is #B99FBC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B99FBC 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 #B99FBC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 159, 188)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.60%
Magenta
15.43%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(293.79deg, 17.8 %, 68.0 %)

Hue
293.79°
Saturation
17.79 %.
Lightness
68.04 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 50, 63)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
50 (19.8%)
Blue
63 (24.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
293.79°
Saturation
15.43 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 293.79°

W: 62.35 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 41.48

Y : 38.74

Z : 52.87

YXY

Y1 : 38.74

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 37.65%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 38.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.7P 6.7/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.56

A : 14.77

B : -11.4

CIE-Lch

L : 68.56

C : 18.66

H : 322.35

CIE-Luv

L : 68.56

U : 12.98

V : -19.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.24

A : 10.04

B : -6.79






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B99FBC

Here are the colors similar to B99FBC. 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.

#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B99FBC.

#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#CEA7C2
PANTONE 4079 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B99FBC.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B99FBC.



Paint color for Hex #B99FBC

Here are the paint colors similar to B99FBC. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B99FBC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B99FBC to Sherwin Williams

#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B99FBC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B99FBC to Behr

#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B99FBC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B99FBC to Benjamin Moore

#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B99FBC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B99FBC to Valspar

#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B99FBC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B99FBC to Dunn-Edwards

#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B99FBC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B99FBC to PPG Paints

#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B99FBC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B99FBC to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 9.00 (91.0% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 13.40 (86.6% similar)
#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 13.96 (86.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B99FBC 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



B99FBC
Pastel Purple*

A2BC9F
Laurel 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 #B99FBC?

Color that best contrast with #B99FBC is #A2BC9F, color name is Laurel 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 #B99FBC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B99FBC is #A2BC9F, color name is Laurel Green*.





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