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HEX B9B3DA - #B9B3DA, RGB(185,179,218) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #B9B3DA
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 179, 218)
CMYK Values*: 15.1%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 14.5%



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What color is B9B3DA?

The RGB color code for color number #B9B3DA is RGB(185, 179, 218). In the RGB color model, #B9B3DA has a red value of 185, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.1% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 249.2° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation, and 77.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9B3DA has a hue of 249.2° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9B3DA is cool or warm?

Color B9B3DA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9B3DA? (For interior and product design)

B9B3DA has an LRV of nearly 48. 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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#B9B3DA

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #B9B3DA with dark and light Color




Is #B9B3DA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9B3DA 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 #B9B3DA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 179, 218)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
218 (85.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.14%
Magenta
17.89%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(249.23deg, 34.5 %, 77.8 %)

Hue
249.23°
Saturation
34.51 %.
Lightness
77.84 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 31, 55)
Red
26 (10.0%)
Yellow
31 (12.2%)
Blue
55 (21.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
249.23°
Saturation
17.89 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 249.23°

W: 70.20 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 48.78

Y : 47.62

Z : 72.95

YXY

Y1 : 47.62

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 29.80%

Y : 14.51%


LRV

~ 47.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.5PB 7.3/4

CIE-Lab

L : 74.58

A : 9.88

B : -18.83

CIE-Lch

L : 74.58

C : 21.26

H : 297.7

CIE-Luv

L : 74.58

U : 0.86

V : -30.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 69

A : 5.43

B : -14.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9B3DA

Here are the colors similar to B9B3DA. 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 - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#CCCCFF
Periwinkle
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9B3DA.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9B3DA.

#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B4B5DF
PANTONE 270 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B6B8DC
PANTONE 7444 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9B3DA.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9B3DA.



Paint color for Hex #B9B3DA

Here are the paint colors similar to B9B3DA. 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 B9B3DA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9B3DA to Sherwin Williams

#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9B3DA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9B3DA to Valspar

#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9B3DA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9B3DA to Behr

#B6B8DE
Lavender Cloud (P550-3)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#AAB0D4
Lavender Wash (MQ4-30)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9B3DA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9B3DA to Benjamin Moore

#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9B3DA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9B3DA to Dunn-Edwards

#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9B3DA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9B3DA to PPG Paints

#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B1B3CB
Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9B3DA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9B3DA to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 13.05 (86.9% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 13.97 (86.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 15.01 (85.0% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 15.16 (84.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9B3DA 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



B9B3DA
Pastel Lilac*

D4DAB3
Dark Cream*


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 #B9B3DA?

Color that best contrast with #B9B3DA is #D4DAB3, color name is Dark Cream*
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 #B9B3DA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9B3DA is #D4DAB3, color name is Dark Cream*.





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