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What color is B97BFF?

The RGB color code for color number #B97BFF is RGB(185, 123, 255). In the RGB color model, #B97BFF has a red value of 185, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 255. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.5% cyan, 51.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 268.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 74.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B97BFF has a hue of 268.2° (degrees), 51.8 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color B97BFF is cool or warm?

Color B97BFF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B97BFF? (For interior and product design)

B97BFF has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

#B97BFF

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #B97BFF with dark and light Color




Is #B97BFF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B97BFF 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 #B97BFF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 123, 255)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
255 (100.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
27.45%
Magenta
51.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(268.18deg, 100.0 %, 74.1 %)

Hue
268.18°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
74.12 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 2, 88)
Red
30 (11.6%)
Yellow
2 (0.7%)
Blue
88 (34.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
268.18°
Saturation
51.76 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 268.18°

W: 48.24 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 45.14

Y : 31.7

Z : 98.35

YXY

Y1 : 31.7

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.18

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 51.76%

Y : 0.00%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.6P 6.2/15.7

CIE-Lab

L : 63.09

A : 49.18

B : -56.96

CIE-Lch

L : 63.09

C : 75.25

H : 310.81

CIE-Luv

L : 63.09

U : 19.29

V : -97.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.3

A : 44.58

B : -64.15






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B97BFF


Here are the colors similar to B97BFF. 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.



#B57EDC
Lavender (Floral)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#DF73FF
Heliotrope
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#9683EC
Tropical Indigo
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#9370DB
Medium Purple
ΔE - 8.33 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B97BFF.


#9B7DD4
PANTONE 2087 C
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B97BFF


Here are the paint colors similar to B97BFF. 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 B97BFF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B97BFF to Behr


#90A1AA
French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 12.40 (87.6% similar)
#8C87C5
Brocade (MQ4-29)
ΔE - 12.91 (87.1% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 13.17 (86.8% similar)
#8C7EB9
Unimaginable (P560-5)
ΔE - 13.41 (86.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B97BFF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B97BFF to Valspar


#AE85BE
Lavender Blaze (V001-2)
ΔE - 12.45 (87.6% similar)
#889AA2
Maritime Hush (T693)
ΔE - 12.58 (87.4% similar)
#997BB5
Plum Burst (4002-10B)
ΔE - 13.06 (86.9% similar)
#8598A7
Blissful Blue (4005-3C)
ΔE - 13.09 (86.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B97BFF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B97BFF to Sherwin Williams


#8095A0
Poolhouse (SW 7603)
ΔE - 12.52 (87.5% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 12.75 (87.3% similar)
#90A0A6
Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 13.49 (86.5% similar)
#768B9A
Bracing Blue (SW 6242)
ΔE - 14.04 (86.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B97BFF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B97BFF to Dunn-Edwards


#A274B5
Purple Pride (DE 5991)
ΔE - 12.56 (87.4% similar)
#8980C1
Faraway Sky (DE 5942)
ΔE - 12.78 (87.2% similar)
#9D7EB7
Lush Lilac (DE 5970)
ΔE - 12.85 (87.2% similar)
#8599A8
Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 12.93 (87.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B97BFF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B97BFF to PPG Paints


#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 12.68 (87.3% similar)
#8FA0A7
Symmetry (PPG1037-4)
ΔE - 12.99 (87.0% similar)
#7B8F99
Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)
ΔE - 13.02 (87.0% similar)
#9488BE
Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6)
ΔE - 13.37 (86.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B97BFF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B97BFF to Benjamin Moore


#9A80B9
Crocus Petal Purple (2071-40)
ΔE - 12.74 (87.3% similar)
#798E99
Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620)
ΔE - 13.18 (86.8% similar)
#81909B
Mineral Alloy (1622)
ΔE - 13.34 (86.7% similar)
#86989E
Van Courtland Blue (HC-145)
ΔE - 13.87 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B97BFF 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



B97BFF
Lavender (Floral)*

C1FF7B
Light Lime*


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 #B97BFF?

Color that best contrast with #B97BFF is #C1FF7B, color name is Light Lime*
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 #B97BFF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B97BFF is #C1FF7B, color name is Light Lime*.





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