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HEX BB879F - #BB879F, RGB(187,135,159) Color


Color Name: Opera Mauve*
Hex Color Code: #BB879F
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 135, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.8%, 15.0%, 26.7%



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What color is BB879F?

The RGB color code for color number #BB879F is RGB(187, 135, 159). In the RGB color model, #BB879F has a red value of 187, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 15.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 332.3° (degrees), 27.7 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB879F has a hue of 332.3° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB879F is cool or warm?

Color BB879F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB879F? (For interior and product design)

BB879F has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#BB879F

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #BB879F with dark and light Color




Is #BB879F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB879F 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 #BB879F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 135, 159)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.81%
Yellow
14.97%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(332.31deg, 27.7 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
332.31°
Saturation
27.66 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 64, 69)
Red
62 (24.4%)
Yellow
64 (25.1%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
332.31°
Saturation
27.81 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 332.31°

W: 52.94 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 35.42

Y : 30.4

Z : 36.8

YXY

Y1 : 30.4

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 47.06%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 30.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.9RP 6.0/5

CIE-Lab

L : 61.99

A : 23.61

B : -4.84

CIE-Lch

L : 61.99

C : 24.1

H : 348.41

CIE-Luv

L : 61.99

U : 30.28

V : -11.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.13

A : 18.18

B : -0.98






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BB879F

Here are the colors similar to BB879F. 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.

#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)
#D982B5
Middle Purple
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB879F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB879F.

#BE84A3
PANTONE 687 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B3809D
PANTONE 2053 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B27B93
PANTONE 10166 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B97E90
PANTONE 10160 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB879F.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB879F.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BB879F

Here are the paint colors similar to BB879F. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BB879F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB879F to PPG Paints

#C28BA1
Winsome Rose (PPG1044-5)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B08693
Keepsake Rose (PPG1045-5)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB879F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB879F to Behr

#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B88096
Cabaret (M130-5)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#BC86AF
Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#A7819D
Amazonian Orchid (M110-5)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB879F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB879F to Valspar

#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C684A6
Bossy-Pants Pink (V040-4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#CD8999
Sianna Rose (V041-4)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB879F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB879F to Sherwin Williams

#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB879F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB879F to Benjamin Moore

#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#B77F8C
Rosewood (2082-40)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB879F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB879F to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 8.20 (91.8% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 10.27 (89.7% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 12.97 (87.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB879F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB879F to Dunn-Edwards

#D182A0
Heirloom Rose (DE 5032)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#B87592
First Plum (DE 5018)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB879F 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



BB879F
Opera Mauve*

87BBA3
Green Sheen*


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 #BB879F?

Color that best contrast with #BB879F is #87BBA3, color name is Green Sheen*
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 #BB879F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB879F is #87BBA3, color name is Green Sheen*.





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