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HEX BB97CB - #BB97CB, RGB(187,151,203) Color


Color Name: Wisteria*
Hex Color Code: #BB97CB
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 151, 203)
CMYK Values*: 7.9%, 25.6%, 0.0%, 20.4%



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What color is BB97CB?

The RGB color code for color number #BB97CB is RGB(187, 151, 203). In the RGB color model, #BB97CB has a red value of 187, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.9% cyan, 25.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 281.5° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB97CB has a hue of 281.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color BB97CB is cool or warm?

Color BB97CB is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB97CB? (For interior and product design)

BB97CB has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

#BB97CB

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #BB97CB with dark and light Color




Is #BB97CB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB97CB 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 #BB97CB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 151, 203)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.88%
Magenta
25.62%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(281.54deg, 33.3 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
281.54°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 38, 67)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Yellow
38 (15.0%)
Blue
67 (26.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
281.54°
Saturation
25.62 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 281.54°

W: 59.22 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 42.34

Y : 37.01

Z : 61.41

YXY

Y1 : 37.01

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.78%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 37 %

Munsell Color System

5.9P 6.6/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 67.28

A : 22.88

B : -21.65

CIE-Lch

L : 67.28

C : 31.5

H : 316.58

CIE-Luv

L : 67.28

U : 16.45

V : -36.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.84

A : 17.77

B : -17.27






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BB97CB

Here are the colors similar to BB97CB. 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.

#C9A0DC
Wisteria
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C9A0DC
Light Lavender
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CB99C9
Pastel Violet
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB97CB.

#B896C3
PANTONE 2453 C
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C1A0DA
PANTONE 2567 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C6A1CF
PANTONE 257 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB97CB.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB97CB.



Paint color for Hex #BB97CB

Here are the paint colors similar to BB97CB. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB97CB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB97CB to Dunn-Edwards

#BD97CF
Amethyst Show (DE 5990)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B9A0D2
Purple Premiere (DE 5969)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB97CB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB97CB to Valspar

#B99ECD
Purple Gala (4002-10A)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#CAA6CF
Plink (4001-10A)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB97CB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB97CB to PPG Paints

#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#CC94BE
Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB97CB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB97CB to Behr

#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#B7A1CE
Flower Girl (P570-3)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB97CB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB97CB to Benjamin Moore

#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB97CB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB97CB to Sherwin Williams

#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB97CB similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB97CB to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 10.43 (89.6% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 14.81 (85.2% similar)
#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 15.18 (84.8% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 17.60 (82.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB97CB 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



BB97CB
Wisteria*

A7CB97
Dark Sea 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 #BB97CB?

Color that best contrast with #BB97CB is #A7CB97, color name is Dark Sea 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 #BB97CB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB97CB is #A7CB97, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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