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HEX B9A9CF - #B9A9CF, RGB(185,169,207) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #B9A9CF
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 169, 207)
CMYK Values*: 10.6%, 18.4%, 0.0%, 18.8%



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What color is B9A9CF?

The RGB color code for color number #B9A9CF is RGB(185, 169, 207). In the RGB color model, #B9A9CF has a red value of 185, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.6% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 265.3° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9A9CF has a hue of 265.3° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.



Color B9A9CF is cool or warm?

Color B9A9CF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9A9CF? (For interior and product design)

B9A9CF has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 43 of #B9A9CF with dark and light Color




Is #B9A9CF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9A9CF 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 #B9A9CF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 169, 207)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
207 (81.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.63%
Magenta
18.36%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(265.26deg, 28.4 %, 73.7 %)

Hue
265.26°
Saturation
28.36 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 38, 59)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
38 (15.0%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
265.26°
Saturation
18.36 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 265.26°

W: 66.27 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 45.46

Y : 43.2

Z : 64.97

YXY

Y1 : 43.2

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 33.73%

Y : 18.82%


LRV

~ 43.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.5P 7.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 71.69

A : 13.05

B : -17.19

CIE-Lch

L : 71.69

C : 21.59

H : 307.2

CIE-Luv

L : 71.69

U : 6.39

V : -28.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.72

A : 8.45

B : -12.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9A9CF

Here are the colors similar to B9A9CF. 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.

#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9A9CF.

#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9A9CF.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9A9CF.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9A9CF.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9A9CF

Here are the paint colors similar to B9A9CF. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9A9CF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9A9CF to Benjamin Moore

#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9A9CF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9A9CF to Behr

#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B7A1CE
Flower Girl (P570-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9A9CF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9A9CF to Valspar

#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B99ECD
Purple Gala (4002-10A)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9A9CF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9A9CF to Sherwin Williams

#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9A9CF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9A9CF to PPG Paints

#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9A9CF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9A9CF to Dunn-Edwards

#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B9A0D2
Purple Premiere (DE 5969)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9A9CF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9A9CF to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 10.80 (89.2% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 12.74 (87.3% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 14.62 (85.4% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 15.93 (84.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9A9CF 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



B9A9CF
Pastel Lilac*

BFCFA9
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 #B9A9CF?

Color that best contrast with #B9A9CF is #BFCFA9, 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 #B9A9CF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9A9CF is #BFCFA9, color name is Laurel Green*.





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