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HEX 855CAA - #855CAA, RGB(133,92,170) Color


Color Name: Light Violet*
Hex Color Code: #855CAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 92, 170)
CMYK Values*: 21.8%, 45.9%, 0.0%, 33.3%



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What color is 855CAA?

The RGB color code for color number #855CAA is RGB(133, 92, 170). In the RGB color model, #855CAA has a red value of 133, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.8% cyan, 45.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 271.5° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #855CAA has a hue of 271.5° (degrees), 45.9 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.



Color 855CAA is cool or warm?

Color 855CAA is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #855CAA? (For interior and product design)

855CAA has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#855CAA

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #855CAA with dark and light Color




Is #855CAA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 855CAA 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 #855CAA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 92, 170)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
92 (36.1%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.76%
Magenta
45.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(271.54deg, 31.5 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
271.54°
Saturation
31.45 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 58, 118)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Yellow
58 (22.8%)
Blue
118 (46.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
271.54°
Saturation
45.88 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 271.54°

W: 36.08 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 20.76

Y : 15.54

Z : 39.94

YXY

Y1 : 15.54

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 63.92%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 15.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.1P 4.5/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 46.37

A : 32.26

B : -35.63

CIE-Lch

L : 46.37

C : 48.07

H : 312.16

CIE-Luv

L : 46.37

U : 14.66

V : -56.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.42

A : 24.98

B : -32.46






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #855CAA

Here are the colors similar to 855CAA. 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.

#7A5299
Light Violet
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#9955BB
Deep Lilac
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#734F96
Dark Lavender
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#9A4EAE
Purpureus (Purpura)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 855CAA.

#8659B5
PANTONE 2076 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#9063AD
PANTONE 3593 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#865E9C
PANTONE 2081 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#7A5F97
PANTONE 8142 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 855CAA.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 855CAA.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 855CAA.

#76689A
RAL 4005 - Blue Lilac
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 855CAA.

#685F96
BS 22-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#7F54B3
WooCommerce Purple
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #855CAA

Here are the paint colors similar to 855CAA. 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

Hex color 855CAA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #855CAA to Dunn-Edwards

#845998
Cabaret (DE 5992)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#7E6099
Jubilee (DE 5971)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#7E5E8D
Plum Power (DE 5985)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#665D9E
Mardi Gras (DE 5943)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 855CAA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #855CAA to PPG Paints

#835995
Royal Lilac (PPG1250-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#76679E
Reign Over Me (PPG1248-7)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#9569A3
Grape Popsicle (PPG1249-6)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#795088
Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7)
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 855CAA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #855CAA to Behr

#79669D
Purple Paradise (PPU16-03)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#6C5D97
Just A Fairytale (P560-6)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#71588D
Classic Waltz (P570-6)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#8B5E8F
Chakra (P100-6)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 855CAA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #855CAA to Sherwin Williams

#7E6596
Clematis (SW 6831)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#795484
Passionate Purple (SW 6981)
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)
#716998
Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824)
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)
#665385
African Violet (SW 6982)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 855CAA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #855CAA to Valspar

#77508B
Sonic Plum (4002-10C)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#664F8B
Rollick (4003-10C)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#81658E
Vivacious Violet (V038-5)
ΔE - 8.41 (91.6% similar)
#8D4C89
Mad about Magenta (V002-3)
ΔE - 8.84 (91.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 855CAA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #855CAA to Benjamin Moore

#6C598D
Seduction (1399)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#664B86
Mystical Grape (2071-30)
ΔE - 9.12 (90.9% similar)
#635083
Your Majesty (1400)
ΔE - 9.67 (90.3% similar)
#76597F
Fire and Ice (1392)
ΔE - 9.98 (90.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 855CAA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #855CAA to Farrow & Ball

#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 15.66 (84.3% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 16.22 (83.8% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 18.23 (81.8% similar)
#58686A
Inchyra Blue (289)
ΔE - 18.44 (81.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#855CAA 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



855CAA
Light Violet*

81AA5C
Asparagus*


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 #855CAA?

Color that best contrast with #855CAA is #81AA5C, color name is Asparagus*
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 #855CAA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #855CAA is #81AA5C, color name is Asparagus*.





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