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HEX C6B9E6 - #C6B9E6, RGB(198,185,230) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #C6B9E6
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 185, 230)
CMYK Values*: 13.9%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 9.8%



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What color is C6B9E6?

The RGB color code for color number #C6B9E6 is RGB(198, 185, 230). In the RGB color model, #C6B9E6 has a red value of 198, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.9% cyan, 19.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 257.3° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6B9E6 has a hue of 257.3° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color C6B9E6 is cool or warm?

Color C6B9E6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #C6B9E6? (For interior and product design)

C6B9E6 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #C6B9E6 with dark and light Color




Is #C6B9E6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6B9E6 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 #C6B9E6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 185, 230)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.91%
Magenta
19.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(257.33deg, 47.4 %, 81.4 %)

Hue
257.33°
Saturation
47.37 %.
Lightness
81.37 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 22, 48)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Yellow
22 (8.5%)
Blue
48 (19.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
257.33°
Saturation
19.57 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 257.33°

W: 72.55 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 54.92

Y : 52.42

Z : 82.09

YXY

Y1 : 52.42

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 27.45%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 52.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.3P 7.6/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 77.53

A : 13.31

B : -20.77

CIE-Lch

L : 77.53

C : 24.67

H : 302.66

CIE-Luv

L : 77.53

U : 4.21

V : -34.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.4

A : 8.71

B : -16.54






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C6B9E6

Here are the colors similar to C6B9E6. 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 - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#DCD0FF
Pale Lavender
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6B9E6.

#C5B4E3
PANTONE 2635 C
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C0AEE7
PANTONE 942 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6B9E6.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6B9E6.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6B9E6.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C6B9E6

Here are the paint colors similar to C6B9E6. 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 C6B9E6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6B9E6 to Dunn-Edwards

#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#D4BDDF
Plum Point (DE 5982)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6B9E6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6B9E6 to Valspar

#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6B9E6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6B9E6 to Benjamin Moore

#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#D4C7E2
Grape Ice (1395)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6B9E6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6B9E6 to Behr

#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B6B8DE
Lavender Cloud (P550-3)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6B9E6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6B9E6 to Sherwin Williams

#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6B9E6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6B9E6 to PPG Paints

#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#D0C8E6
Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C6B9E6 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C6B9E6 to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 13.26 (86.7% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 14.37 (85.6% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 15.80 (84.2% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 16.99 (83.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6B9E6 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



C6B9E6
Pastel Lilac*

D9E6B9
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 #C6B9E6?

Color that best contrast with #C6B9E6 is #D9E6B9, 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 #C6B9E6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6B9E6 is #D9E6B9, color name is Pale Spring Bud*.





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