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HEX C9B8FA - #C9B8FA, RGB(201,184,250) Color


Color Name: Pastel Indigo*
Hex Color Code: #C9B8FA
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 184, 250)
CMYK Values*: 19.6%, 26.4%, 0.0%, 2.0%



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What color is C9B8FA?

The RGB color code for color number #C9B8FA is RGB(201, 184, 250). In the RGB color model, #C9B8FA has a red value of 201, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 250. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.6% cyan, 26.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 2.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255.5° (degrees), 86.8 % saturation, and 85.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9B8FA has a hue of 255.5° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation and 98.0 % brightness/value.



Color C9B8FA is cool or warm?

Color C9B8FA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #C9B8FA? (For interior and product design)

C9B8FA has an LRV of nearly 54. 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 54 of #C9B8FA with dark and light Color




Is #C9B8FA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9B8FA 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 #C9B8FA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 184, 250)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
250 (98.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.60%
Magenta
26.40%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
1.96%

HSL

HSL(255.45deg, 86.8 %, 85.1 %)

Hue
255.45°
Saturation
86.84 %.
Lightness
85.10 %.

RYB

RYB(18, 6, 49)
Red
18 (7.2%)
Yellow
6 (2.3%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
255.45°
Saturation
26.40 %.
Brightness / Value
98.04 %.

HWB

H: 255.45°

W: 72.16 %

B: 1.96 %

XYZ

X : 58.48

Y : 53.6

Z : 97.71

YXY

Y1 : 53.6

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 27.84%

Y : 1.96%


LRV

~ 53.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.9P 7.7/8.6

CIE-Lab

L : 78.23

A : 19.12

B : -30.45

CIE-Lch

L : 78.23

C : 35.95

H : 302.12

CIE-Luv

L : 78.23

U : 4.67

V : -51.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.21

A : 14.47

B : -27.88






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C9B8FA

Here are the colors similar to C9B8FA. 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.

#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#CCCCFF
Periwinkle
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9B8FA.

#C0AEE7
PANTONE 942 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C5B4E3
PANTONE 2635 C
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#C1A7E2
PANTONE 264 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9B8FA.



Paint color for Hex #C9B8FA

Here are the paint colors similar to C9B8FA. 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 C9B8FA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9B8FA to Dunn-Edwards

#C4C0E9
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#B7C0EA
Larkspur Bud (DE 5905)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
#D6B7E2
Pretty Petunia (DE 5989)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9B8FA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9B8FA to Benjamin Moore

#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
#B4BDD9
Oriental Iris (1418)
ΔE - 10.05 (89.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9B8FA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9B8FA to Valspar

#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#B5C1E3
Organza (8001-46C)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#A1ABD7
Sassy Violet (4004-10A)
ΔE - 9.07 (90.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9B8FA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9B8FA to Behr

#B6B8DE
Lavender Cloud (P550-3)
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)
#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)
#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)
#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9B8FA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9B8FA to PPG Paints

#ADBAE3
French Lilac (PPG1246-4)
ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 8.79 (91.2% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 8.79 (91.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9B8FA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9B8FA to Sherwin Williams

#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 8.73 (91.3% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 9.13 (90.9% similar)
#A7B2D4
Awesome Violet (SW 6815)
ΔE - 9.64 (90.4% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 9.84 (90.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C9B8FA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C9B8FA to Farrow & Ball

#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 14.67 (85.3% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 15.81 (84.2% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 15.92 (84.1% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 16.14 (83.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9B8FA 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



C9B8FA
Pastel Indigo*

E9FAB8
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 #C9B8FA?

Color that best contrast with #C9B8FA is #E9FAB8, 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 #C9B8FA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9B8FA is #E9FAB8, color name is Tea Green*.





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