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What color is C8BAE5?

The RGB color code for color number #C8BAE5 is RGB(200, 186, 229). In the RGB color model, #C8BAE5 has a red value of 200, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 229. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.7% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 259.5° (degrees), 45.3 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C8BAE5 has a hue of 259.5° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.



Color C8BAE5 is cool or warm?

Color C8BAE5 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #C8BAE5? (For interior and product design)

C8BAE5 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.



Dark Color

#C8BAE5

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #C8BAE5 with dark and light Color




Is #C8BAE5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C8BAE5 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 #C8BAE5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(200, 186, 229)
Red
200 (78.4%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
229 (89.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.66%
Magenta
18.78%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
10.20%

HSL

HSL(259.53deg, 45.3 %, 81.4 %)

Hue
259.53°
Saturation
45.26 %.
Lightness
81.37 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 22, 47)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Yellow
22 (8.8%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
259.53°
Saturation
18.78 %.
Brightness / Value
89.80 %.

HWB

H: 259.53°

W: 72.94 %

B: 10.20 %

XYZ

X : 55.52

Y : 53.05

Z : 81.44

YXY

Y1 : 53.05

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 21.57%

M : 27.06%

Y : 10.20%


LRV

~ 53.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.8P 7.6/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.91

A : 13.2

B : -19.64

CIE-Lch

L : 77.91

C : 23.66

H : 303.9

CIE-Luv

L : 77.91

U : 4.92

V : -32.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.84

A : 8.59

B : -15.31






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C8BAE5


Here are the colors similar to C8BAE5. 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 - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#DCD0FF
Pale Lavender
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C8BAE5.


#C5B4E3
PANTONE 2635 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#D1B6E4
PANTONE 9344 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C8BAE5.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C8BAE5.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C8BAE5.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C8BAE5


Here are the paint colors similar to C8BAE5. 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 C8BAE5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C8BAE5 to Dunn-Edwards


#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#D4BDDF
Plum Point (DE 5982)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C8BAE5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C8BAE5 to Behr


#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C8BAE5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C8BAE5 to Valspar


#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#D5C3E1
Purple Whisper (4002-9C)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C8BAE5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C8BAE5 to Benjamin Moore


#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#D4C7E2
Grape Ice (1395)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C8BAE5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C8BAE5 to PPG Paints


#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#D0C8E6
Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C8BAE5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C8BAE5 to Sherwin Williams


#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C8BAE5 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



C8BAE5
Pastel Lilac*

D7E5BA
Tea 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 #C8BAE5?

Color that best contrast with #C8BAE5 is #D7E5BA, color name is Tea 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 #C8BAE5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C8BAE5 is #D7E5BA, color name is Tea Green*.





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