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HEX C5B3CC - #C5B3CC, RGB(197,179,204) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #C5B3CC
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 179, 204)
CMYK Values*: 3.4%, 12.3%, 0.0%, 20.0%



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What color is C5B3CC?

The RGB color code for color number #C5B3CC is RGB(197, 179, 204). In the RGB color model, #C5B3CC has a red value of 197, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.4% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 283.2° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 75.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5B3CC has a hue of 283.2° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.



Color C5B3CC is cool or warm?

Color C5B3CC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5B3CC? (For interior and product design)

C5B3CC has an LRV of nearly 48. 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 48 of #C5B3CC with dark and light Color




Is #C5B3CC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5B3CC 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 #C5B3CC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 179, 204)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.43%
Magenta
12.25%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(283.2deg, 19.7 %, 75.1 %)

Hue
283.2°
Saturation
19.69 %.
Lightness
75.10 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 41, 50)
Red
30 (11.7%)
Yellow
41 (16.1%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
283.2°
Saturation
12.25 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 283.2°

W: 70.20 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 50.05

Y : 48.47

Z : 63.84

YXY

Y1 : 48.47

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 29.80%

Y : 20.00%


LRV

~ 48.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.5P 7.4/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 75.12

A : 10.99

B : -10.29

CIE-Lch

L : 75.12

C : 15.06

H : 316.87

CIE-Luv

L : 75.12

U : 8.62

V : -17.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.62

A : 6.47

B : -5.64






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C5B3CC

Here are the colors similar to C5B3CC. 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 - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5B3CC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5B3CC.

#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#D5C2D8
PANTONE 524 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D6BFDD
PANTONE 256 C
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5B3CC.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5B3CC.

#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C5B3CC

Here are the paint colors similar to C5B3CC. 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 C5B3CC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5B3CC to PPG Paints

#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#CFB7C9
Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5B3CC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5B3CC to Benjamin Moore

#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#CCAEC5
Angelina (1376)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#CDBFD1
Violet Petal (1382)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5B3CC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5B3CC to Dunn-Edwards

#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#CDBACB
Antique Heather (DE 5975)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#D4BDDF
Plum Point (DE 5982)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5B3CC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5B3CC to Valspar

#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5B3CC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5B3CC to Sherwin Williams

#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5B3CC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5B3CC to Behr

#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C5B3CC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C5B3CC to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.8% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 9.73 (90.3% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 11.00 (89.0% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 11.97 (88.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5B3CC 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



C5B3CC
Pastel Lilac*

BACCB3
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 #C5B3CC?

Color that best contrast with #C5B3CC is #BACCB3, 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 #C5B3CC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5B3CC is #BACCB3, color name is Laurel Green*.





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