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HEX 8A808E - #8A808E, RGB(138,128,142) Color


Color Name: Rocket Metallic*
Hex Color Code: #8A808E
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 128, 142)
CMYK Values*: 2.8%, 9.9%, 0.0%, 44.3%



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What color is 8A808E?

The RGB color code for color number #8A808E is RGB(138, 128, 142). In the RGB color model, #8A808E has a red value of 138, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.8% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 282.9° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8A808E has a hue of 282.9° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.



Color 8A808E is cool or warm?

Color 8A808E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8A808E? (For interior and product design)

8A808E has an LRV of nearly 23. 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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#8A808E

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #8A808E with dark and light Color




Is #8A808E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8A808E 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 #8A808E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 128, 142)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.82%
Magenta
9.86%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
44.31%

HSL

HSL(282.86deg, 5.8 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
282.86°
Saturation
5.83 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 84, 96)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Yellow
84 (33.0%)
Blue
96 (37.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
282.86°
Saturation
9.86 %.
Brightness / Value
55.69 %.

HWB

H: 282.86°

W: 50.20 %

B: 44.31 %

XYZ

X : 23.08

Y : 22.79

Z : 28.77

YXY

Y1 : 22.79

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 49.80%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 22.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.2P 5.3/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 54.86

A : 6.52

B : -6.17

CIE-Lch

L : 54.86

C : 8.98

H : 316.57

CIE-Luv

L : 54.86

U : 4.81

V : -9.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.74

A : 2.75

B : -2.31






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #8A808E

Here are the colors similar to 8A808E. 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.

#8A7F8D
Rocket Metallic
ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8A808E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8A808E.

#948794
PANTONE 7653 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#7F7384
PANTONE 2359 C
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#99858D
PANTONE 8060 C
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#7B798E
PANTONE 2360 C
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8A808E.

#988C9B
RAL 320 60 10 - Chalk Violet
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#958C9E
RAL 310 60 10 - Gentle Mauve
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#7D7485
RAL 310 50 10 - Dull Mauve
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#928D9F
RAL 300 60 10 - Rose Grey
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8A808E.

#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8A808E.

#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #8A808E

Here are the paint colors similar to 8A808E. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8A808E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8A808E to Benjamin Moore

#857D8F
Tropical Dusk (2117-40)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#958896
Amorous (AF-600)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#827F92
Purple Haze (1413)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#928187
Frozen in Time (1448)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8A808E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8A808E to Valspar

#908696
Intrigue (T522)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#958793
Plummy (V076-5)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#888591
Horseshoe (8004-48E)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#887E80
Urban Lift (T582)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 8A808E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #8A808E to Farrow & Ball

#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#8C8E8D
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 11.11 (88.9% similar)
#87847F
Mole's Breath (276)
ΔE - 11.31 (88.7% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 12.31 (87.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8A808E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8A808E to PPG Paints

#928A98
Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#817C85
Magic Dust (PPG13-24)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#8B8283
Pewter Mug (PPG1004-5)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8A808E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8A808E to Behr

#92838A
Gothic Purple (N110-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#7D798A
Solitaire (N560-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#95878E
Cinema Screen (MQ1-32)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#887E82
Classy Plum (N570-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8A808E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8A808E to Sherwin Williams

#908A9B
Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#7E778E
Mythical (SW 6550)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#8F8A91
Gris Morado (SW 9156)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#85777B
Soulmate (SW 6270)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8A808E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8A808E to Dunn-Edwards

#838298
Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#91788C
Muted Berry (DE 5977)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#8A808E 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



8A808E
Rocket Metallic*

848E80
Xanadu*


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 #8A808E?

Color that best contrast with #8A808E is #848E80, color name is Xanadu*
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 #8A808E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8A808E is #848E80, color name is Xanadu*.





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