Color Name: Pastel Violet
Hex Color Code: #CB99C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(203, 153, 201)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 24.6%, 1.0%, 20.4%
Color Family (Hue): Violet Pastel






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What color is Pastel Violet?

Pastel Violet color belongs to the Violet Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pastel Violet is #CB99C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 153, 201).

In the RGB color model, Pastel Violet has a red value of 203, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.6% magenta, 1.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 302.4° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pastel Violet has a hue of 302.4° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Pastel Violet is cool or warm?

The color Pastel Violet is a warm color.



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

Pastel Violet has an LRV of nearly 40. 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 Violet

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Pastel Violet with dark and light Color





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

Check if the color Pastel Violet 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 Violet color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 153, 201)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.63%
Yellow
0.99%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(302.4deg, 32.5 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
302.4°
Saturation
32.47 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 38, 59)
Red
41 (16.2%)
Yellow
38 (14.9%)
Blue
59 (23.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
302.4°
Saturation
24.63 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 302.4°

W: 60.00 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 46.56

Y : 39.7

Z : 60.47

YXY

Y1 : 39.7

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 40.00%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 39.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.9P 6.8/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 69.25

A : 26.69

B : -17.41

CIE-Lch

L : 69.25

C : 31.86

H : 326.89

CIE-Luv

L : 69.25

U : 25.53

V : -31.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 63

A : 21.66

B : -12.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pastel Violet


Here are the colors similar to Pastel Violet . 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.



#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#DDA0DD
Plum
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#DDA0DD
Medium Lavender Magenta
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)




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


RAL Design


Pastel Violet color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pastel Violet to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#D59ED7
PANTONE 7438 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#C6A1CF
PANTONE 257 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#CBA3D8
PANTONE 2563 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B896C3
PANTONE 2453 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)




Paint similar to Pastel Violet


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pastel Violet . 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 Violet color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pastel Violet to Dunn-Edwards


#D3A5D6
Favorite Lavender (DE 5997)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#BD97CF
Amethyst Show (DE 5990)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#E1A0CF
Exotic Violet (DE 5003)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#CC94BE
Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#DBA3CE
Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Valspar


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


#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#CAA6CF
Plink (4001-10A)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#E0A1CD
Pink Plunge (1001-1C)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#E09BC9
Flower Power (V003-2)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Behr


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


#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C58BBA
Rock Star Pink (P110-4)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BC86AF
Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#DBB0D3
Bff (P110-3)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#DCACD3
Exotic Fuchsia (2074-50)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#DFAAD1
Pink Taffy (2075-50)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)
#D899B1
Haute Pink (SW 6570)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% 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



CB99C9
Pastel Violet

99CB9B
Dark Sea 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 Violet - #CB99C9?

Color that best contrast with Pastel Violet - #CB99C9 is #99CB9B, color name is Dark Sea 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 Violet - #CB99C9?

Complementary or Opposite color for Pastel Violet - #CB99C9 is #99CB9B, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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