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What color is C280B4?

The RGB color code for color number #C280B4 is RGB(194, 128, 180). In the RGB color model, #C280B4 has a red value of 194, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.0% magenta, 7.2% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 312.7° (degrees), 35.1 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C280B4 has a hue of 312.7° (degrees), 34.0 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C280B4 is cool or warm?

Color C280B4 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C280B4? (For interior and product design)

C280B4 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.



Dark Color

#C280B4

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #C280B4 with dark and light Color




Is #C280B4 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C280B4 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 #C280B4 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 128, 180)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.02%
Yellow
7.22%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(312.73deg, 35.1 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
312.73°
Saturation
35.11 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 48, 71)
Red
58 (22.9%)
Yellow
48 (18.7%)
Blue
71 (27.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
312.73°
Saturation
34.02 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 312.73°

W: 50.20 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 38.21

Y : 30.2

Z : 47

YXY

Y1 : 30.2

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 49.80%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 30.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.7RP 6.0/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 61.83

A : 33.54

B : -16.96

CIE-Lch

L : 61.83

C : 37.58

H : 333.18

CIE-Luv

L : 61.83

U : 35.27

V : -30.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.96

A : 27.92

B : -12.23






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C280B4


Here are the colors similar to C280B4. 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 - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#CF71AF
Sky Magenta
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#D982B5
Middle Purple
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B284BE
African Violet
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C280B4.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C280B4.


#BD7AB3
PANTONE 2351 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BB85AB
PANTONE 2058 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B87BA1
PANTONE 2059 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#D48BC8
PANTONE 514 C
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C280B4.






Paint color for Hex #C280B4


Here are the paint colors similar to C280B4. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C280B4 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C280B4 to Benjamin Moore


#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#D67CB0
Raspberry Mousse (2076-40)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#DB7BB4
Spring Azalea (2077-40)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C280B4 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C280B4 to PPG Paints


#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#CC94BE
Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C280B4 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C280B4 to Valspar


#BA7CB4
Dragonflies (V002-2)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#CF79B1
Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C684A6
Bossy-Pants Pink (V040-4)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C280B4 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C280B4 to Dunn-Edwards


#CD7DB5
Peruvian Lily (DE 5004)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BD83BE
Lavender Sweater (DE 5998)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C280B4 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C280B4 to Behr


#BC86AF
Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C58BBA
Rock Star Pink (P110-4)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CC76A3
Heart Breaker (P120-4)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C280B4 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C280B4 to Sherwin Williams


#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 8.35 (91.7% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 8.80 (91.2% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 9.35 (90.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#C280B4 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



C280B4
Opera Mauve*

80C28E
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 #C280B4?

Color that best contrast with #C280B4 is #80C28E, 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 #C280B4?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C280B4 is #80C28E, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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