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HEX C4BDD9 - #C4BDD9, RGB(196,189,217) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #C4BDD9
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 189, 217)
CMYK Values*: 9.7%, 12.9%, 0.0%, 14.9%



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What color is C4BDD9?

The RGB color code for color number #C4BDD9 is RGB(196, 189, 217). In the RGB color model, #C4BDD9 has a red value of 196, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 217. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.7% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 79.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4BDD9 has a hue of 255° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color C4BDD9 is cool or warm?

Color C4BDD9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #C4BDD9? (For interior and product design)

C4BDD9 has an LRV of nearly 53. 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 53 of #C4BDD9 with dark and light Color




Is #C4BDD9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4BDD9 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 #C4BDD9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 189, 217)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
217 (85.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.68%
Magenta
12.90%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(255deg, 26.9 %, 79.6 %)

Hue
255°
Saturation
26.92 %.
Lightness
79.61 %.

RYB

RYB(23, 32, 46)
Red
23 (9.1%)
Yellow
32 (12.7%)
Blue
46 (18.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
255°
Saturation
12.90 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 255°

W: 74.12 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 53.49

Y : 53.14

Z : 73.08

YXY

Y1 : 53.14

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 25.88%

Y : 14.90%


LRV

~ 53.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.5PB 7.7/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 77.96

A : 7.81

B : -13.12

CIE-Lch

L : 77.96

C : 15.26

H : 300.77

CIE-Luv

L : 77.96

U : 2.17

V : -21.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.9

A : 3.4

B : -8.41






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C4BDD9

Here are the colors similar to C4BDD9. 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 - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4BDD9.

#C9C2DD
RAL 300 80 15 - Ice Mauve
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#C3C4DD
RAL 290 80 15 - Pale Lilac
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C6C3D6
RAL 300 80 10 - Pale Violet
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4BDD9.

#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#D1C7D9
PANTONE 9363 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#D7C6E6
PANTONE 263 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B3B0C4
PANTONE 5295 C
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4BDD9.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4BDD9.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C4BDD9

Here are the paint colors similar to C4BDD9. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color C4BDD9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4BDD9 to PPG Paints

#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#D0C8E6
Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4BDD9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4BDD9 to Dunn-Edwards

#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4BDD9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4BDD9 to Valspar

#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#D1C3DB
Playful Petal (1001-4B)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4BDD9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4BDD9 to Behr

#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4BDD9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4BDD9 to Sherwin Williams

#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#D1CBDF
Potentially Purple (SW 6821)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4BDD9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4BDD9 to Benjamin Moore

#C7C3D9
French Lilac (1403)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#D4C7E2
Grape Ice (1395)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#CDBFD1
Violet Petal (1382)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C4BDD9 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C4BDD9 to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 9.42 (90.6% similar)
#CFC4C0
Peignoir (286)
ΔE - 13.36 (86.6% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 13.45 (86.6% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 13.48 (86.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4BDD9 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



C4BDD9
Pastel Lilac*

D2D9BD
Dark Cream*


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 #C4BDD9?

Color that best contrast with #C4BDD9 is #D2D9BD, color name is Dark Cream*
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 #C4BDD9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4BDD9 is #D2D9BD, color name is Dark Cream*.





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