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HEX C281BC - #C281BC, RGB(194,129,188) Color


Color Name: African Violet*
Hex Color Code: #C281BC
RGB Color Code: RGB(194, 129, 188)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 33.5%, 3.1%, 23.9%



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What color is C281BC?

The RGB color code for color number #C281BC is RGB(194, 129, 188). In the RGB color model, #C281BC has a red value of 194, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 33.5% magenta, 3.1% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 305.5° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C281BC has a hue of 305.5° (degrees), 33.5 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C281BC is cool or warm?

Color C281BC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C281BC? (For interior and product design)

C281BC 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

#C281BC

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #C281BC with dark and light Color




Is #C281BC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C281BC 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 #C281BC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 129, 188)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
33.51%
Yellow
3.09%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(305.54deg, 34.8 %, 63.3 %)

Hue
305.54°
Saturation
34.76 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 43, 72)
Red
55 (21.5%)
Yellow
43 (16.9%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
305.54°
Saturation
33.51 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 305.54°

W: 50.59 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 39.18

Y : 30.8

Z : 51.46

YXY

Y1 : 30.8

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 49.41%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 30.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.4P 6.1/8.5

CIE-Lab

L : 62.34

A : 34.43

B : -20.72

CIE-Lch

L : 62.34

C : 40.19

H : 328.97

CIE-Luv

L : 62.34

U : 33.39

V : -36.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.5

A : 28.88

B : -16.12






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C281BC

Here are the colors similar to C281BC. 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.

#B284BE
African Violet
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#CF71AF
Sky Magenta
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#D982B5
Middle Purple
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C281BC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C281BC.

#BD7AB3
PANTONE 2351 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#D48BC8
PANTONE 514 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B288B9
PANTONE 7439 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B884CB
PANTONE 2573 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C281BC.



Paint color for Hex #C281BC

Here are the paint colors similar to C281BC. 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 C281BC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C281BC to Dunn-Edwards

#BD83BE
Lavender Sweater (DE 5998)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#CD7DB5
Peruvian Lily (DE 5004)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C281BC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C281BC to Benjamin Moore

#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#D67CB0
Raspberry Mousse (2076-40)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#DB7BB4
Spring Azalea (2077-40)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C281BC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C281BC to Valspar

#BA7CB4
Dragonflies (V002-2)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#CF79B1
Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#AB7DB2
Berries Galore (4001-10B)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#AE85BE
Lavender Blaze (V001-2)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C281BC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C281BC to PPG Paints

#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#CC94BE
Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#A885B5
Purple Statice (PPG1249-5)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C281BC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C281BC to Behr

#C58BBA
Rock Star Pink (P110-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BC86AF
Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#A97FB1
I Heart Potion (P100-5)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C281BC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C281BC to Sherwin Williams

#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 8.81 (91.2% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 10.20 (89.8% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 10.61 (89.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C281BC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C281BC to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 11.45 (88.5% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 12.05 (88.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 16.94 (83.1% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 18.43 (81.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C281BC 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



C281BC
African Violet*

81C287
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 #C281BC?

Color that best contrast with #C281BC is #81C287, 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 #C281BC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C281BC is #81C287, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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