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What color is BAA9C6?

The RGB color code for color number #BAA9C6 is RGB(186, 169, 198). In the RGB color model, #BAA9C6 has a red value of 186, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.1% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 275.2° (degrees), 20.3 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BAA9C6 has a hue of 275.2° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color BAA9C6 is cool or warm?

Color BAA9C6 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BAA9C6? (For interior and product design)

BAA9C6 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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#BAA9C6

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #BAA9C6 with dark and light Color




Is #BAA9C6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BAA9C6 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 #BAA9C6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 169, 198)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.06%
Magenta
14.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(275.17deg, 20.3 %, 72.0 %)

Hue
275.17°
Saturation
20.28 %.
Lightness
71.96 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 45, 59)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
45 (17.6%)
Blue
59 (22.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
275.17°
Saturation
14.65 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 275.17°

W: 66.27 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 44.63

Y : 42.89

Z : 59.35

YXY

Y1 : 42.89

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 33.73%

Y : 22.35%


LRV

~ 42.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.1P 7.0/3

CIE-Lab

L : 71.48

A : 11.55

B : -12.55

CIE-Lch

L : 71.48

C : 17.05

H : 312.64

CIE-Luv

L : 71.48

U : 7.7

V : -21.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.49

A : 7.03

B : -7.89






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BAA9C6


Here are the colors similar to BAA9C6. 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 - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BAA9C6.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BAA9C6.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BAA9C6.


#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BAA9C6.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BAA9C6


Here are the paint colors similar to BAA9C6. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BAA9C6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BAA9C6 to Valspar


#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BAA9C6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BAA9C6 to Behr


#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BAA9C6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BAA9C6 to Sherwin Williams


#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BAA9C6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BAA9C6 to Benjamin Moore


#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BAA9C6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BAA9C6 to PPG Paints


#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BAA9C6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BAA9C6 to Dunn-Edwards


#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BAA9C6 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



BAA9C6
Pastel Lilac*

B5C6A9
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 #BAA9C6?

Color that best contrast with #BAA9C6 is #B5C6A9, 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 #BAA9C6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BAA9C6 is #B5C6A9, color name is Laurel Green*.





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