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What color is BBB5CB?

The RGB color code for color number #BBB5CB is RGB(187, 181, 203). In the RGB color model, #BBB5CB has a red value of 187, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.9% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 256.4° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBB5CB has a hue of 256.4° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color BBB5CB is cool or warm?

Color BBB5CB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BBB5CB? (For interior and product design)

BBB5CB 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.



Dark Color

#BBB5CB

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #BBB5CB with dark and light Color




Is #BBB5CB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBB5CB 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 #BBB5CB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 181, 203)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.88%
Magenta
10.84%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(256.36deg, 17.5 %, 75.3 %)

Hue
256.36°
Saturation
17.46 %.
Lightness
75.29 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 43, 53)
Red
28 (11.2%)
Yellow
43 (16.9%)
Blue
53 (20.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
256.36°
Saturation
10.84 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 256.36°

W: 70.98 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 47.8

Y : 47.92

Z : 63.23

YXY

Y1 : 47.92

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 29.02%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 47.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.5PB 7.3/2

CIE-Lab

L : 74.78

A : 6.33

B : -10.35

CIE-Lch

L : 74.78

C : 12.13

H : 301.45

CIE-Luv

L : 74.78

U : 2.02

V : -16.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.23

A : 2.09

B : -5.7






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBB5CB


Here are the colors similar to BBB5CB. 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 - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBB5CB.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBB5CB.


#B3B0C4
PANTONE 5295 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C6C4D2
PANTONE 5305 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#D1C7D9
PANTONE 9363 C
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBB5CB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBB5CB.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBB5CB


Here are the paint colors similar to BBB5CB. 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 BBB5CB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBB5CB to Behr


#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C1C2D7
Foxglove (M550-3)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBB5CB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBB5CB to PPG Paints


#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#B8B9CB
Cosmic (PPG1171-4)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#BEBBC9
Silverberry (PPG1173-4)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBB5CB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBB5CB to Dunn-Edwards


#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B8B8CB
Winter Dusk (DE 5933)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBB5CB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBB5CB to Valspar


#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#BDBFD1
A Stitch in Time (8003-48B)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBB5CB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBB5CB to Sherwin Williams


#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBB5CB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBB5CB to Benjamin Moore


#C7C3D9
French Lilac (1403)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#C1B9C4
African Violet (2116-50)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBB5CB 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



BBB5CB
Pastel Lilac*

C5CBB5
Dark Beige*


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 #BBB5CB?

Color that best contrast with #BBB5CB is #C5CBB5, color name is Dark Beige*
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 #BBB5CB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBB5CB is #C5CBB5, color name is Dark Beige*.





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