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What color is CAB8D9?

The RGB color code for color number #CAB8D9 is RGB(202, 184, 217). In the RGB color model, #CAB8D9 has a red value of 202, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 217. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.9% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 272.7° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation, and 78.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CAB8D9 has a hue of 272.7° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color CAB8D9 is cool or warm?

Color CAB8D9 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CAB8D9? (For interior and product design)

CAB8D9 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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#CAB8D9

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #CAB8D9 with dark and light Color




Is #CAB8D9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CAB8D9 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 #CAB8D9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 184, 217)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
217 (85.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.91%
Magenta
15.21%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(272.73deg, 30.3 %, 78.6 %)

Hue
272.73°
Saturation
30.28 %.
Lightness
78.63 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 31, 47)
Red
25 (9.9%)
Yellow
31 (12.3%)
Blue
47 (18.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
272.73°
Saturation
15.21 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 272.73°

W: 72.16 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 54.02

Y : 51.85

Z : 72.81

YXY

Y1 : 51.85

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 27.84%

Y : 14.90%


LRV

~ 51.8 %

Munsell Color System

5P 7.6/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.19

A : 12.49

B : -14.22

CIE-Lch

L : 77.19

C : 18.93

H : 311.3

CIE-Luv

L : 77.19

U : 7.96

V : -24.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.01

A : 7.91

B : -9.55






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CAB8D9


Here are the colors similar to CAB8D9. 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 - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CAB8D9.


#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#D6BFDD
PANTONE 256 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#D7C6E6
PANTONE 263 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CAB8D9.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CAB8D9.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CAB8D9.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CAB8D9


Here are the paint colors similar to CAB8D9. 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.


Behr

Hex color CAB8D9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CAB8D9 to Behr


#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#CAC1E2
Party Hat (P560-3)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#DBC1DE
Epiphany (P100-3)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CAB8D9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CAB8D9 to Dunn-Edwards


#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#D4BDDF
Plum Point (DE 5982)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#C8BAD4
Soft Purple (DE 5954)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CAB8D9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CAB8D9 to Sherwin Williams


#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CAB8D9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CAB8D9 to Valspar


#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#D5C3E1
Purple Whisper (4002-9C)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#D9C1E0
Lively Lilac (V038-2)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CAB8D9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CAB8D9 to Benjamin Moore


#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#D4C7E2
Grape Ice (1395)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CAB8D9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CAB8D9 to PPG Paints


#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#CAB8D9 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



CAB8D9
Pastel Lilac*

C7D9B8
Pastel Mint*


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 #CAB8D9?

Color that best contrast with #CAB8D9 is #C7D9B8, color name is Pastel Mint*
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 #CAB8D9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CAB8D9 is #C7D9B8, color name is Pastel Mint*.





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