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What color is E6C9E7?

The RGB color code for color number #E6C9E7 is RGB(230, 201, 231). In the RGB color model, #E6C9E7 has a red value of 230, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 231. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.4% cyan, 13.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 298° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation, and 84.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E6C9E7 has a hue of 298° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.



Color E6C9E7 is cool or warm?

Color E6C9E7 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E6C9E7? (For interior and product design)

E6C9E7 has an LRV of nearly 64. By LRV value, it is a 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 64 of #E6C9E7 with dark and light Color




Is #E6C9E7 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E6C9E7 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 #E6C9E7 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(230, 201, 231)
Red
230 (90.2%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
231 (90.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.43%
Magenta
12.99%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.41%

HSL

HSL(298deg, 38.5 %, 84.7 %)

Hue
298°
Saturation
38.46 %.
Lightness
84.71 %.

RYB

RYB(19, 20, 31)
Red
19 (7.3%)
Yellow
20 (8.0%)
Blue
31 (12.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
298°
Saturation
12.99 %.
Brightness / Value
90.59 %.

HWB

H: 298°

W: 78.82 %

B: 9.41 %

XYZ

X : 67.94

Y : 64.37

Z : 84.44

YXY

Y1 : 64.37

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 9.80%

M : 21.18%

Y : 9.41%


LRV

~ 64.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.3P 8.3/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 84.16

A : 15.36

B : -11.07

CIE-Lch

L : 84.16

C : 18.93

H : 324.22

CIE-Luv

L : 84.16

U : 14.62

V : -19.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.23

A : 10.77

B : -6.25






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #E6C9E7


Here are the colors similar to E6C9E7. 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 - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#FBCCE7
Classic Rose Pink
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#FFDDF4
Pink Lace
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E6C9E7.


#DFC8E7
PANTONE 531 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#EBC6DF
PANTONE 517 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#D6BFDD
PANTONE 256 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#E6BEDD
PANTONE 516 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E6C9E7.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E6C9E7.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E6C9E7.


#EBDAE7
BS 24-C-33 - Lilac
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #E6C9E7


Here are the paint colors similar to E6C9E7. 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 E6C9E7 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E6C9E7 to Benjamin Moore


#EDCDE6
Bunny Nose Pink (2074-60)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#EDCCE4
Passion Pink (2075-60)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#E3CCE0
Pale Iris (2073-60)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#F4CBE5
Valentine's Day (2077-60)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color E6C9E7 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E6C9E7 to Valspar


#DCC1DD
Lavender Quartz (4001-9C)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D9C1E0
Lively Lilac (V038-2)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#DABDD6
Lavender Knoll (8002-2C)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#EDCEE2
Pink Pony (V002-1)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color E6C9E7 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E6C9E7 to Behr


#DBC1DE
Epiphany (P100-3)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#E4C1DD
Girl Talk (P110-2)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#E3CFE5
Sweet Romance (P100-2)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#E5C8D9
Kiss Good Night (M120-2)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color E6C9E7 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E6C9E7 to Dunn-Edwards


#E7C3E7
Prom Corsage (DE 5996)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#E9D2EF
Lavender Princess (DE 5988)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#E1BBDB
Sweetie Pie (DE 6003)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#F0D5EA
Infatuation (DE 6002)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color E6C9E7 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E6C9E7 to PPG Paints


#DFCAE4
Syrian Violet (PPG1250-3)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#E7C2DE
Sweet Alyssum (PPG1252-4)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#E1BED9
Pink Peony (PPG1251-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#DCCAE0
Grape Glimmer (PPG1249-3)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E6C9E7 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E6C9E7 to Sherwin Williams


#DAC7DA
Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#E3C0CF
Irresistible (SW 6562)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#E8C0CF
Childlike (SW 6569)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#E6C9E7 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



E6C9E7
Thistle*

CAE7C9
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 #E6C9E7?

Color that best contrast with #E6C9E7 is #CAE7C9, 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 #E6C9E7?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E6C9E7 is #CAE7C9, color name is Pastel Mint*.





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