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HEX 809AAC - #809AAC, RGB(128,154,172) Color


Color Name: Cadet Gray*
Hex Color Code: #809AAC
RGB Color Code: RGB(128, 154, 172)
CMYK Values*: 25.6%, 10.5%, 0.0%, 32.5%



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What color is 809AAC?

The RGB color code for color number #809AAC is RGB(128, 154, 172). In the RGB color model, #809AAC has a red value of 128, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.6% cyan, 10.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.5° (degrees), 21.0 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #809AAC has a hue of 204.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color 809AAC is cool or warm?

Color 809AAC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #809AAC? (For interior and product design)

809AAC has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#809AAC

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #809AAC with dark and light Color




Is #809AAC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 809AAC 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 #809AAC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(128, 154, 172)
Red
128 (50.2%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
25.58%
Magenta
10.47%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(204.55deg, 21.0 %, 58.8 %)

Hue
204.55°
Saturation
20.95 %.
Lightness
58.82 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 69, 89)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
69 (27.2%)
Blue
89 (35.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.55°
Saturation
25.58 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 204.55°

W: 50.20 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 27.9

Y : 30.68

Z : 43.48

YXY

Y1 : 30.68

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 49.80%

M : 39.61%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 30.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.5B 6.1/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.24

A : -4.91

B : -12.39

CIE-Lch

L : 62.24

C : 13.33

H : 248.38

CIE-Luv

L : 62.24

U : -14.07

V : -17.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.39

A : -7

B : -7.77






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #809AAC

Here are the colors similar to 809AAC. 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.

#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#72A0C1
Air Superiority Blue
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 809AAC.

#7A99AC
PANTONE 5425 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#869CAE
PANTONE 2163 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#7E93A7
PANTONE 2164 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 809AAC.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 809AAC.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 809AAC.

#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 809AAC.

#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)
#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #809AAC

Here are the paint colors similar to 809AAC. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 809AAC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #809AAC to PPG Paints

#7F9DAF
Americana (PPG1152-4)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#7595AB
American Anthem (PPG1156-4)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#819DAA
Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#789BB6
Walden Pond (PPG1159-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 809AAC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #809AAC to Valspar

#7D9DB0
Lake Okoboji (V108-4)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#8598A7
Blissful Blue (4005-3C)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#86A1B1
Blue Skylights (4006-3C)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#8BA1AC
Silver Fox (4008-3C)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 809AAC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #809AAC to Dunn-Edwards

#8599A8
Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#7B9CB3
Frozen Lake (DE 5815)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#87A1B1
Silver Skate (DE 5801)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#819AB1
Downpour (DE 5871)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 809AAC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #809AAC to Sherwin Williams

#7B99B0
Dyer's Woad (SW 9071)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#83A2B4
Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 809AAC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #809AAC to Benjamin Moore

#7F9DAC
Labrador Blue (1670)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#85A0B6
Denim Wash (838)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#81A2B6
Colonial Blue (1677)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#83A0AD
Cable Knit Sweater (CSP-650)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 809AAC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #809AAC to Behr

#889DB2
Private Jet (S520-4)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#849BB3
Mystery (MQ5-51)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#8293A0
Coastal Vista (PPU14-06)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#7B90A2
Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 809AAC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #809AAC to Farrow & Ball

#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#809AAC 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



809AAC
Cadet Gray*

AC9280
Pale Taupe*


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 #809AAC?

Color that best contrast with #809AAC is #AC9280, color name is Pale Taupe*
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 #809AAC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #809AAC is #AC9280, color name is Pale Taupe*.





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