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What color is C279D6?

The RGB color code for color number #C279D6 is RGB(194, 121, 214). In the RGB color model, #C279D6 has a red value of 194, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.3% cyan, 43.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 287.1° (degrees), 53.1 % saturation, and 65.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C279D6 has a hue of 287.1° (degrees), 43.5 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.



Color C279D6 is cool or warm?

Color C279D6 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C279D6? (For interior and product design)

C279D6 has an LRV of nearly 30. 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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#C279D6

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #C279D6 with dark and light Color




Is #C279D6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C279D6 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 #C279D6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 121, 214)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.35%
Magenta
43.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(287.1deg, 53.1 %, 65.7 %)

Hue
287.1°
Saturation
53.14 %.
Lightness
65.69 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 26, 80)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
26 (10.2%)
Blue
80 (31.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
287.1°
Saturation
43.46 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 287.1°

W: 47.45 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 41.22

Y : 30

Z : 67.24

YXY

Y1 : 30

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 52.55%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 30 %

Munsell Color System

6.5P 6.0/12.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.65

A : 43.76

B : -36.43

CIE-Lch

L : 61.65

C : 56.94

H : 320.23

CIE-Luv

L : 61.65

U : 32.16

V : -63.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.77

A : 38.5

B : -34.44






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C279D6


Here are the colors similar to C279D6. 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.



#B57EDC
Lavender (Floral)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#DA70D6
Orchid
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#B666D2
Rich Lilac
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#B284BE
African Violet
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C279D6.


#B580D1
PANTONE 528 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B884CB
PANTONE 2573 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#C98BDB
PANTONE 2572 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#C964CF
PANTONE 252 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C279D6.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C279D6.






Paint color for Hex #C279D6


Here are the paint colors similar to C279D6. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C279D6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C279D6 to Dunn-Edwards


#BD83BE
Lavender Sweater (DE 5998)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#A274B5
Purple Pride (DE 5991)
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#CD7DB5
Peruvian Lily (DE 5004)
ΔE - 8.85 (91.1% similar)
#9D7EB7
Lush Lilac (DE 5970)
ΔE - 8.91 (91.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C279D6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C279D6 to Valspar


#AE85BE
Lavender Blaze (V001-2)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#BA7CB4
Dragonflies (V002-2)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#AB7DB2
Berries Galore (4001-10B)
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)
#997BB5
Plum Burst (4002-10B)
ΔE - 9.42 (90.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C279D6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C279D6 to PPG Paints


#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#A475B1
Bell Heather (PPG1250-6)
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)
#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)
#A885B5
Purple Statice (PPG1249-5)
ΔE - 9.23 (90.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C279D6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C279D6 to Benjamin Moore


#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)
#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 9.56 (90.4% similar)
#DB7BB4
Spring Azalea (2077-40)
ΔE - 10.69 (89.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C279D6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C279D6 to Behr


#A97FB1
I Heart Potion (P100-5)
ΔE - 8.65 (91.4% similar)
#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 9.61 (90.4% similar)
#C58BBA
Rock Star Pink (P110-4)
ΔE - 9.64 (90.4% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 9.95 (90.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C279D6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C279D6 to Sherwin Williams


#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 11.04 (89.0% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 12.44 (87.6% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 13.67 (86.3% similar)
#90A0A6
Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 13.91 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C279D6 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



C279D6
Lavender (Floral)*

8DD679
Pastel 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 #C279D6?

Color that best contrast with #C279D6 is #8DD679, color name is Pastel 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 #C279D6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C279D6 is #8DD679, color name is Pastel Green*.





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