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What color is BD9DBD?

The RGB color code for color number #BD9DBD is RGB(189, 157, 189). In the RGB color model, #BD9DBD has a red value of 189, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD9DBD has a hue of 300° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD9DBD is cool or warm?

Color BD9DBD is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD9DBD? (For interior and product design)

BD9DBD has an LRV of nearly 39. 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.



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#BD9DBD

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #BD9DBD with dark and light Color




Is #BD9DBD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD9DBD 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 #BD9DBD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 157, 189)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.93%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 19.5 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
19.51 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 49, 62)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
16.93 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 61.57 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 42.23

Y : 38.61

Z : 53.37

YXY

Y1 : 38.61

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 38.43%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 38.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.7P 6.7/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 68.47

A : 17.45

B : -12.06

CIE-Lch

L : 68.47

C : 21.21

H : 325.35

CIE-Luv

L : 68.47

U : 16.3

V : -21.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.13

A : 12.58

B : -7.43






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD9DBD


Here are the colors similar to BD9DBD. 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.



#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#CB99C9
Pastel Violet
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD9DBD.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD9DBD.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD9DBD.


#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B896C3
PANTONE 2453 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#CEA7C2
PANTONE 4079 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BD9DBD


Here are the paint colors similar to BD9DBD. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD9DBD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD9DBD to Sherwin Williams


#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD9DBD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD9DBD to Valspar


#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#CAA6CF
Plink (4001-10A)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BD9DBD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD9DBD to Benjamin Moore


#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BD9DBD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD9DBD to Behr


#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD9DBD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD9DBD to Dunn-Edwards


#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD9DBD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD9DBD to PPG Paints


#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#CC94BE
Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD9DBD 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



BD9DBD
Lilac*

9DBD9D
Laurel 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 #BD9DBD?

Color that best contrast with #BD9DBD is #9DBD9D, color name is Laurel 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 #BD9DBD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD9DBD is #9DBD9D, color name is Laurel Green*.





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