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HEX CDB5D9 - #CDB5D9, RGB(205,181,217) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #CDB5D9
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 181, 217)
CMYK Values*: 5.5%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 14.9%



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What color is CDB5D9?

The RGB color code for color number #CDB5D9 is RGB(205, 181, 217). In the RGB color model, #CDB5D9 has a red value of 205, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 217. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.5% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 280° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 78.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CDB5D9 has a hue of 280° (degrees), 16.6 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color CDB5D9 is cool or warm?

Color CDB5D9 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CDB5D9? (For interior and product design)

CDB5D9 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #CDB5D9 with dark and light Color




Is #CDB5D9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CDB5D9 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 #CDB5D9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 181, 217)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
217 (85.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.53%
Magenta
16.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(280deg, 32.1 %, 78.0 %)

Hue
280°
Saturation
32.14 %.
Lightness
78.04 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 31, 47)
Red
27 (10.5%)
Yellow
31 (12.1%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
280°
Saturation
16.59 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 280°

W: 70.98 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 54.23

Y : 51.04

Z : 72.64

YXY

Y1 : 51.04

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 29.02%

Y : 14.90%


LRV

~ 51 %

Munsell Color System

5.8P 7.5/4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.7

A : 15.12

B : -14.93

CIE-Lch

L : 76.7

C : 21.24

H : 315.36

CIE-Luv

L : 76.7

U : 11.15

V : -25.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.44

A : 10.47

B : -10.28






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CDB5D9

Here are the colors similar to CDB5D9. 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 - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CDB5D9.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CDB5D9.

#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#CCAED0
PANTONE 7437 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#D1B6E4
PANTONE 9344 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CDB5D9.



Paint color for Hex #CDB5D9

Here are the paint colors similar to CDB5D9. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CDB5D9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CDB5D9 to Sherwin Williams

#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CDB5D9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CDB5D9 to PPG Paints

#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#D8B7CF
Light Mulberry (PPG1180-4)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CDB5D9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CDB5D9 to Dunn-Edwards

#D4BDDF
Plum Point (DE 5982)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#D6B7E2
Pretty Petunia (DE 5989)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color CDB5D9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CDB5D9 to Behr

#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#DBC1DE
Epiphany (P100-3)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CDB5D9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CDB5D9 to Valspar

#D9C1E0
Lively Lilac (V038-2)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#D5C3E1
Purple Whisper (4002-9C)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#DCC1DD
Lavender Quartz (4001-9C)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CDB5D9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CDB5D9 to Benjamin Moore

#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color CDB5D9 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CDB5D9 to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 8.99 (91.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 12.27 (87.7% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 13.28 (86.7% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 13.91 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#CDB5D9 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



CDB5D9
Pastel Lilac*

C1D9B5
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 #CDB5D9?

Color that best contrast with #CDB5D9 is #C1D9B5, 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 #CDB5D9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CDB5D9 is #C1D9B5, color name is Pastel Mint*.





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