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What color is B9B0CB?

The RGB color code for color number #B9B0CB is RGB(185, 176, 203). In the RGB color model, #B9B0CB has a red value of 185, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 260° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation, and 74.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9B0CB has a hue of 260° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color B9B0CB is cool or warm?

Color B9B0CB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9B0CB? (For interior and product design)

B9B0CB has an LRV of nearly 46. 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.



Dark Color

#B9B0CB

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #B9B0CB with dark and light Color




Is #B9B0CB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9B0CB 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 #B9B0CB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 176, 203)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.87%
Magenta
13.30%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(260deg, 20.6 %, 74.3 %)

Hue
260°
Saturation
20.61 %.
Lightness
74.31 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 42, 56)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Yellow
42 (16.6%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
260°
Saturation
13.30 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 260°

W: 69.02 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 46.31

Y : 45.68

Z : 62.88

YXY

Y1 : 45.68

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 30.98%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 45.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.7P 7.2/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 73.34

A : 8.38

B : -12.52

CIE-Lch

L : 73.34

C : 15.07

H : 303.81

CIE-Luv

L : 73.34

U : 3.34

V : -20.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.58

A : 4.04

B : -7.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9B0CB


Here are the colors similar to B9B0CB. 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 - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9B0CB.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9B0CB.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9B0CB.


#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9B0CB.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9B0CB


Here are the paint colors similar to B9B0CB. 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.


Behr

Hex color B9B0CB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9B0CB to Behr


#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9B0CB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9B0CB to Valspar


#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9B0CB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9B0CB to Sherwin Williams


#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9B0CB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9B0CB to Benjamin Moore


#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9B0CB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9B0CB to Dunn-Edwards


#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9B0CB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9B0CB to PPG Paints


#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9B0CB 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



B9B0CB
Pastel Lilac*

C2CBB0
Dark Beige*


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 #B9B0CB?

Color that best contrast with #B9B0CB is #C2CBB0, color name is Dark Beige*
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 #B9B0CB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9B0CB is #C2CBB0, color name is Dark Beige*.





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