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What color is BFB9DB?

The RGB color code for color number #BFB9DB is RGB(191, 185, 219). In the RGB color model, #BFB9DB has a red value of 191, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 219. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.8% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 250.6° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFB9DB has a hue of 250.6° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFB9DB is cool or warm?

Color BFB9DB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BFB9DB? (For interior and product design)

BFB9DB 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.



Dark Color

#BFB9DB

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #BFB9DB with dark and light Color




Is #BFB9DB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFB9DB 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 #BFB9DB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 185, 219)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
219 (85.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.79%
Magenta
15.53%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(250.59deg, 32.1 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
250.59°
Saturation
32.08 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(24, 31, 50)
Red
24 (9.3%)
Yellow
31 (12.0%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
250.59°
Saturation
15.53 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 250.59°

W: 72.55 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 51.62

Y : 50.89

Z : 74.12

YXY

Y1 : 50.89

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 27.45%

Y : 14.12%


LRV

~ 50.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.7PB 7.5/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.61

A : 8.76

B : -16.26

CIE-Lch

L : 76.61

C : 18.47

H : 298.3

CIE-Luv

L : 76.61

U : 1.21

V : -26.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.34

A : 4.33

B : -11.67






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BFB9DB


Here are the colors similar to BFB9DB. 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 - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#CCCCFF
Periwinkle
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFB9DB.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFB9DB.


#B6B8DC
PANTONE 7444 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B4B5DF
PANTONE 270 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFB9DB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFB9DB.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BFB9DB


Here are the paint colors similar to BFB9DB. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BFB9DB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFB9DB to Valspar


#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFB9DB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFB9DB to Sherwin Williams


#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFB9DB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFB9DB to PPG Paints


#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#D0C8E6
Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#B1B3CB
Spring Lilac (PPG1170-4)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFB9DB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFB9DB to Dunn-Edwards


#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFB9DB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFB9DB to Behr


#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B6B8DE
Lavender Cloud (P550-3)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFB9DB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFB9DB to Benjamin Moore


#B8B9D2
Blue Orchid (2069-50)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFB9DB 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



BFB9DB
Pastel Lilac*

D5DBB9
Dark Cream*


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 #BFB9DB?

Color that best contrast with #BFB9DB is #D5DBB9, color name is Dark Cream*
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 #BFB9DB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFB9DB is #D5DBB9, color name is Dark Cream*.





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