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What color is C8B8CD?

The RGB color code for color number #C8B8CD is RGB(200, 184, 205). In the RGB color model, #C8B8CD has a red value of 200, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 205. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.4% cyan, 10.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 285.7° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation, and 76.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C8B8CD has a hue of 285.7° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color C8B8CD is cool or warm?

Color C8B8CD is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C8B8CD? (For interior and product design)

C8B8CD has an LRV of nearly 51. 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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#C8B8CD

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #C8B8CD with dark and light Color




Is #C8B8CD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C8B8CD 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 #C8B8CD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(200, 184, 205)
Red
200 (78.4%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
205 (80.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.44%
Magenta
10.24%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(285.71deg, 17.4 %, 76.3 %)

Hue
285.71°
Saturation
17.36 %.
Lightness
76.27 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 41, 47)
Red
28 (10.9%)
Yellow
41 (16.0%)
Blue
47 (18.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
285.71°
Saturation
10.24 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 285.71°

W: 72.16 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 51.98

Y : 50.97

Z : 64.86

YXY

Y1 : 50.97

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 21.57%

M : 27.84%

Y : 19.61%


LRV

~ 51 %

Munsell Color System

7.2P 7.5/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 76.66

A : 9.49

B : -8.52

CIE-Lch

L : 76.66

C : 12.75

H : 318.08

CIE-Luv

L : 76.66

U : 7.77

V : -14.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.39

A : 5.03

B : -3.89






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C8B8CD


Here are the colors similar to C8B8CD. 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.



#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C8B8CD.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C8B8CD.


#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#D5C2D8
PANTONE 524 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#D1C7D9
PANTONE 9363 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C8B8CD.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C8B8CD.


#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C8B8CD


Here are the paint colors similar to C8B8CD. 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 C8B8CD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C8B8CD to Benjamin Moore


#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#CDBFD1
Violet Petal (1382)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D6BFCE
Hidden Sanctuary (1375)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C8B8CD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C8B8CD to Dunn-Edwards


#CDBACB
Antique Heather (DE 5975)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C8B8CD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C8B8CD to PPG Paints


#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CFB7C9
Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C8B8CD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C8B8CD to Valspar


#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#D1C3DB
Playful Petal (1001-4B)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#D5C3E1
Purple Whisper (4002-9C)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C8B8CD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C8B8CD to Behr


#D3C3D4
Seedless Grape (M100-2)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#D3B9CC
Bedazzled (M110-3)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#D4C6DC
On Location (M570-3)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C8B8CD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C8B8CD to Sherwin Williams


#DAC7DA
Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C8B8CD 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



C8B8CD
Thistle*

BDCDB8
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 #C8B8CD?

Color that best contrast with #C8B8CD is #BDCDB8, 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 #C8B8CD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C8B8CD is #BDCDB8, color name is Laurel Green*.





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