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What color is BAB9DA?

The RGB color code for color number #BAB9DA is RGB(186, 185, 218). In the RGB color model, #BAB9DA has a red value of 186, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.7% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 241.8° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation, and 79.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BAB9DA has a hue of 241.8° (degrees), 15.1 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.



Color BAB9DA is cool or warm?

Color BAB9DA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BAB9DA? (For interior and product design)

BAB9DA has an LRV of nearly 50. 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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#BAB9DA

Light Color


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Is #BAB9DA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BAB9DA 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 #BAB9DA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 185, 218)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
218 (85.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.68%
Magenta
15.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(241.82deg, 30.8 %, 79.0 %)

Hue
241.82°
Saturation
30.84 %.
Lightness
79.02 %.

RYB

RYB(24, 32, 52)
Red
24 (9.3%)
Yellow
32 (12.5%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
241.82°
Saturation
15.14 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 241.82°

W: 72.55 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 50.25

Y : 50.2

Z : 73.37

YXY

Y1 : 50.2

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 27.45%

Y : 14.51%


LRV

~ 50.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.9PB 7.5/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.19

A : 6.93

B : -16.39

CIE-Lch

L : 76.19

C : 17.8

H : 292.93

CIE-Luv

L : 76.19

U : -1.4

V : -26.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.85

A : 2.62

B : -11.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BAB9DA


Here are the colors similar to BAB9DA. 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 - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#CCCCFF
Periwinkle
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BAB9DA.


#B6B8DC
PANTONE 7444 C
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B4B5DF
PANTONE 270 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BAB9DA.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BAB9DA.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BAB9DA.






Paint color for Hex #BAB9DA


Here are the paint colors similar to BAB9DA. 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 BAB9DA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BAB9DA to Behr


#B6B8DE
Lavender Cloud (P550-3)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B8BFDC
Stardust Evening (MQ4-31)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BAB9DA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BAB9DA to Dunn-Edwards


#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BAB9DA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BAB9DA to Valspar


#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BAB9DA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BAB9DA to Benjamin Moore


#B8B9D2
Blue Orchid (2069-50)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C7C3D9
French Lilac (1403)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BAB9DA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BAB9DA to Sherwin Williams


#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#A7B2D4
Awesome Violet (SW 6815)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BAB9DA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BAB9DA to PPG Paints


#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B1B3CB
Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#ABB6D7
Lilac Sachet (PPG1245-4)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BAB9DA 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



BAB9DA
Pastel Lilac*

D9DAB9
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 #BAB9DA?

Color that best contrast with #BAB9DA is #D9DAB9, 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 #BAB9DA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BAB9DA is #D9DAB9, color name is Dark Cream*.





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