Color Name: Pastel Purple
Hex Color Code: #B39EB5
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 158, 181)
CMYK Values*: 1.1%, 12.7%, 0.0%, 29.0%
Color Family (Hue): Purple Pastel






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What color is Pastel Purple?

Pastel Purple color belongs to the Purple Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pastel Purple is #B39EB5, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 158, 181).

In the RGB color model, Pastel Purple has a red value of 179, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.1% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 294.8° (degrees), 13.5 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pastel Purple has a hue of 294.8° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Pastel Purple is cool or warm?

The color Pastel Purple is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Pastel Purple? (For interior and product design)

Pastel Purple has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Pastel Purple

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Pastel Purple with dark and light Color





Is Pastel Purple Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Pastel Purple 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


Pastel Purple color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 158, 181)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.10%
Magenta
12.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(294.78deg, 13.5 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
294.78°
Saturation
13.45 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 56, 65)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Yellow
56 (22.0%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
294.78°
Saturation
12.71 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 294.78°

W: 61.96 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 39.16

Y : 37.37

Z : 48.87

YXY

Y1 : 37.37

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 38.04%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 37.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.8P 6.6/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 67.56

A : 11.89

B : -9.06

CIE-Lch

L : 67.56

C : 14.95

H : 322.68

CIE-Luv

L : 67.56

U : 10.56

V : -15.51

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.13

A : 7.35

B : -4.6






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pastel Purple


Here are the colors similar to Pastel Purple . 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.



#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pastel Purple to Pantone PMS


#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pastel Purple to Pantone TCX






Paint similar to Pastel Purple


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pastel Purple . 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


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pastel Purple to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)


Behr


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pastel Purple to Behr


#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pastel Purple to Benjamin Moore


#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pastel Purple to Sherwin Williams


#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Valspar


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pastel Purple to Valspar


#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Pastel Purple color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pastel Purple to PPG Paints


#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



B39EB5
Pastel Purple

A0B59E
Laurel 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 Pastel Purple - #B39EB5?

Color that best contrast with Pastel Purple - #B39EB5 is #A0B59E, color name is Laurel 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 Pastel Purple - #B39EB5?

Complementary or Opposite color for Pastel Purple - #B39EB5 is #A0B59E, color name is Laurel Green*.





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