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HEX C4B9E1 - #C4B9E1, RGB(196,185,225) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #C4B9E1
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 185, 225)
CMYK Values*: 12.9%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 11.8%



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What color is C4B9E1?

The RGB color code for color number #C4B9E1 is RGB(196, 185, 225). In the RGB color model, #C4B9E1 has a red value of 196, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.9% cyan, 17.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 256.5° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation, and 80.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4B9E1 has a hue of 256.5° (degrees), 17.8 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.



Color C4B9E1 is cool or warm?

Color C4B9E1 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #C4B9E1? (For interior and product design)

C4B9E1 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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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Compare LRV 52 of #C4B9E1 with dark and light Color




Is #C4B9E1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4B9E1 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 #C4B9E1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 185, 225)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
225 (88.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.89%
Magenta
17.78%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
11.76%

HSL

HSL(256.5deg, 40.0 %, 80.4 %)

Hue
256.5°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Lightness
80.39 %.

RYB

RYB(23, 26, 49)
Red
23 (9.0%)
Yellow
26 (10.1%)
Blue
49 (19.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
256.5°
Saturation
17.78 %.
Brightness / Value
88.24 %.

HWB

H: 256.5°

W: 72.55 %

B: 11.76 %

XYZ

X : 53.7

Y : 51.87

Z : 78.42

YXY

Y1 : 51.87

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 27.45%

Y : 11.76%


LRV

~ 51.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.1P 7.6/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 77.2

A : 11.62

B : -18.58

CIE-Lch

L : 77.2

C : 21.91

H : 302.03

CIE-Luv

L : 77.2

U : 3.5

V : -30.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.02

A : 7.07

B : -14.14






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C4B9E1

Here are the colors similar to C4B9E1. 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 - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#DCD0FF
Pale Lavender
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#CCCCFF
Periwinkle
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4B9E1.

#C5B4E3
PANTONE 2635 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4B9E1.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4B9E1.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4B9E1.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C4B9E1

Here are the paint colors similar to C4B9E1. 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 C4B9E1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4B9E1 to Valspar

#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4B9E1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4B9E1 to Dunn-Edwards

#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4B9E1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4B9E1 to Behr

#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4B9E1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4B9E1 to Sherwin Williams

#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4B9E1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4B9E1 to PPG Paints

#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#D0C8E6
Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4B9E1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4B9E1 to Benjamin Moore

#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#D4C7E2
Grape Ice (1395)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C4B9E1 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C4B9E1 to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 13.01 (87.0% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 13.13 (86.9% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 14.92 (85.1% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 16.45 (83.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4B9E1 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



C4B9E1
Pastel Lilac*

D6E1B9
Pale Spring Bud*


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 #C4B9E1?

Color that best contrast with #C4B9E1 is #D6E1B9, color name is Pale Spring Bud*
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 #C4B9E1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4B9E1 is #D6E1B9, color name is Pale Spring Bud*.





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