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What color is C3A9BD?

The RGB color code for color number #C3A9BD is RGB(195, 169, 189). In the RGB color model, #C3A9BD has a red value of 195, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 3.1% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 313.8° (degrees), 17.8 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C3A9BD has a hue of 313.8° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color C3A9BD is cool or warm?

Color C3A9BD is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C3A9BD? (For interior and product design)

C3A9BD has an LRV of nearly 44. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #C3A9BD with dark and light Color




Is #C3A9BD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C3A9BD 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 #C3A9BD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 169, 189)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.33%
Yellow
3.08%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(313.85deg, 17.8 %, 71.4 %)

Hue
313.85°
Saturation
17.81 %.
Lightness
71.37 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 51, 54)
Red
37 (14.6%)
Yellow
51 (19.8%)
Blue
54 (21.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
313.85°
Saturation
13.33 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 313.85°

W: 66.27 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 45.88

Y : 43.65

Z : 54.15

YXY

Y1 : 43.65

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 33.73%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 43.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.3RP 7.1/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 72

A : 12.93

B : -6.74

CIE-Lch

L : 72

C : 14.58

H : 332.46

CIE-Luv

L : 72

U : 13.83

V : -12.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.07

A : 8.33

B : -2.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C3A9BD


Here are the colors similar to C3A9BD. 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.



#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C3A9BD.


#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#D0B0CB
PANTONE 4080 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#CEA7C2
PANTONE 4079 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#CCAED0
PANTONE 7437 C
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C3A9BD.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C3A9BD.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C3A9BD.


#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C3A9BD


Here are the paint colors similar to C3A9BD. 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 C3A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C3A9BD to Benjamin Moore


#CCAEC5
Angelina (1376)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C3A9BD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C3A9BD to PPG Paints


#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CFB7C9
Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C3A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C3A9BD to Valspar


#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#CDA8BE
Tranquil Dusk (V039-3)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C3A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C3A9BD to Behr


#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#D3B9CC
Bedazzled (M110-3)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C3A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C3A9BD to Sherwin Williams


#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C3A9BD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C3A9BD to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#CDBACB
Antique Heather (DE 5975)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C3A9BD 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



C3A9BD
Pastel Purple*

A9C3AF
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 #C3A9BD?

Color that best contrast with #C3A9BD is #A9C3AF, 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 #C3A9BD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C3A9BD is #A9C3AF, color name is Laurel Green*.





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