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HEX BBBAE6 - #BBBAE6, RGB(187,186,230) Color


Color Name: Lavender Blue*
Hex Color Code: #BBBAE6
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 186, 230)
CMYK Values*: 18.7%, 19.1%, 0.0%, 9.8%



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What color is BBBAE6?

The RGB color code for color number #BBBAE6 is RGB(187, 186, 230). In the RGB color model, #BBBAE6 has a red value of 187, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.7% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 241.4° (degrees), 46.8 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBBAE6 has a hue of 241.4° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color BBBAE6 is cool or warm?

Color BBBAE6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BBBAE6? (For interior and product design)

BBBAE6 has an LRV of nearly 51. 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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Compare LRV 51 of #BBBAE6 with dark and light Color




Is #BBBAE6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBBAE6 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 #BBBAE6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 186, 230)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.70%
Magenta
19.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(241.36deg, 46.8 %, 81.6 %)

Hue
241.36°
Saturation
46.81 %.
Lightness
81.57 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 22, 52)
Red
21 (8.2%)
Yellow
22 (8.8%)
Blue
52 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
241.36°
Saturation
19.13 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 241.36°

W: 72.94 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 52.34

Y : 51.4

Z : 82.02

YXY

Y1 : 51.4

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 27.06%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 51.4 %

Munsell Color System

8PB 7.5/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 76.92

A : 9.31

B : -21.78

CIE-Lch

L : 76.92

C : 23.68

H : 293.14

CIE-Luv

L : 76.92

U : -2.07

V : -35.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.69

A : 4.85

B : -17.65






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BBBAE6

Here are the colors similar to BBBAE6. 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.

#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#CCCCFF
Periwinkle
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBBAE6.

#B4B5DF
PANTONE 270 C
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#B6B8DC
PANTONE 7444 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#C5B4E3
PANTONE 2635 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBBAE6.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBBAE6.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBBAE6.



Paint color for Hex #BBBAE6

Here are the paint colors similar to BBBAE6. 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 BBBAE6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBBAE6 to Behr

#B6B8DE
Lavender Cloud (P550-3)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#AAB0D4
Lavender Wash (MQ4-30)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B9C3E6
Canterbury Bells (P540-3)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBBAE6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBBAE6 to Valspar

#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B5C1E3
Organza (8001-46C)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A1ABD7
Sassy Violet (4004-10A)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBBAE6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBBAE6 to Dunn-Edwards

#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B7C0EA
Larkspur Bud (DE 5905)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBBAE6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBBAE6 to Benjamin Moore

#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#B8B9D2
Blue Orchid (2069-50)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBBAE6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBBAE6 to PPG Paints

#ADBAE3
French Lilac (PPG1246-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#ABB6D7
Lilac Sachet (PPG1245-4)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#D0C8E6
Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBBAE6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBBAE6 to Sherwin Williams

#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#A7B2D4
Awesome Violet (SW 6815)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BBBAE6 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BBBAE6 to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 13.54 (86.5% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 14.06 (85.9% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 15.11 (84.9% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 15.22 (84.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBBAE6 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



BBBAE6
Lavender Blue*

E5E6BA
Pale Spring Bud*


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 #BBBAE6?

Color that best contrast with #BBBAE6 is #E5E6BA, color name is Pale Spring Bud*
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 #BBBAE6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBBAE6 is #E5E6BA, color name is Pale Spring Bud*.





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