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What color is BD87B3?

The RGB color code for color number #BD87B3 is RGB(189, 135, 179). In the RGB color model, #BD87B3 has a red value of 189, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.6% magenta, 5.3% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 311.1° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD87B3 has a hue of 311.1° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD87B3 is cool or warm?

Color BD87B3 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD87B3? (For interior and product design)

BD87B3 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#BD87B3

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #BD87B3 with dark and light Color




Is #BD87B3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD87B3 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 #BD87B3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 135, 179)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.57%
Yellow
5.29%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(311.11deg, 29.0 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
311.11°
Saturation
29.03 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 51, 71)
Red
55 (21.6%)
Yellow
51 (19.9%)
Blue
71 (27.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
311.11°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 311.11°

W: 52.94 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 37.79

Y : 31.4

Z : 46.72

YXY

Y1 : 31.4

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 47.06%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 31.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.5RP 6.1/6.4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.85

A : 27.8

B : -14.91

CIE-Lch

L : 62.85

C : 31.55

H : 331.8

CIE-Luv

L : 62.85

U : 28.65

V : -26.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.04

A : 22.3

B : -10.2






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD87B3


Here are the colors similar to BD87B3. 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 - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B284BE
African Violet
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#CB99C9
Pastel Violet
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#D982B5
Middle Purple
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD87B3.


#BB85AB
PANTONE 2058 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#B288B9
PANTONE 7439 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BD7AB3
PANTONE 2351 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#BE84A3
PANTONE 687 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD87B3.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD87B3.






Paint color for Hex #BD87B3


Here are the paint colors similar to BD87B3. 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 BD87B3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD87B3 to Behr


#BC86AF
Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#C58BBA
Rock Star Pink (P110-4)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BD87B3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD87B3 to Benjamin Moore


#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD87B3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD87B3 to Valspar


#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BA7CB4
Dragonflies (V002-2)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C684A6
Bossy-Pants Pink (V040-4)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#AB7DB2
Berries Galore (4001-10B)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD87B3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD87B3 to PPG Paints


#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#CC94BE
Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD87B3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD87B3 to Dunn-Edwards


#BD83BE
Lavender Sweater (DE 5998)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#CD7DB5
Peruvian Lily (DE 5004)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD87B3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD87B3 to Sherwin Williams


#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD87B3 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



BD87B3
Opera Mauve*

87BD91
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 #BD87B3?

Color that best contrast with #BD87B3 is #87BD91, 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 #BD87B3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD87B3 is #87BD91, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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