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HEX 8A97A7 - #8A97A7, RGB(138,151,167) Color


Color Name: Cadet Gray*
Hex Color Code: #8A97A7
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 151, 167)
CMYK Values*: 17.4%, 9.6%, 0.0%, 34.5%





What color is 8A97A7?

The RGB color code for color number #8A97A7 is RGB(138, 151, 167). In the RGB color model, #8A97A7 has a red value of 138, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.4% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8A97A7 has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



Color 8A97A7 is cool or warm?

Color 8A97A7 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #8A97A7? (For interior and product design)

8A97A7 has an LRV of nearly 30. 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

#8A97A7

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #8A97A7 with dark and light Color




Is #8A97A7 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8A97A7 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 #8A97A7 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 151, 167)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.37%
Magenta
9.58%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(213.1deg, 14.1 %, 59.8 %)

Hue
213.1°
Saturation
14.15 %.
Lightness
59.80 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 71, 86)
Red
47 (18.5%)
Yellow
71 (27.8%)
Blue
86 (33.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
213.1°
Saturation
17.37 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 213.1°

W: 54.12 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 28.52

Y : 30.33

Z : 40.91

YXY

Y1 : 30.33

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 40.78%

Y : 34.51%


LRV

~ 30.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.5B 6.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.93

A : -1.18

B : -9.95

CIE-Lch

L : 61.93

C : 10.02

H : 263.26

CIE-Luv

L : 61.93

U : -7.74

V : -14.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.07

A : -3.92

B : -5.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8A97A7


Here are the colors similar to 8A97A7. 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 - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8A97A7.


#919CAC
PANTONE 10250 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#7E93A7
PANTONE 2164 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#869CAE
PANTONE 2163 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#87909A
PANTONE 8180 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8A97A7.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8A97A7.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8A97A7.


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8A97A7.


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)





Paint color for Hex #8A97A7


Here are the paint colors similar to 8A97A7. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 8A97A7 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8A97A7 to Valspar


#909DAC
Acier Tint (4004-3C)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#8598A7
Blissful Blue (4005-3C)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#8097AE
Versatile Blue (M348)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8A97A7 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8A97A7 to Sherwin Williams


#8595AA
Dried Lavender (SW 9072)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#99A0B2
Vesper Violet (SW 6542)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8A97A7 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8A97A7 to Benjamin Moore


#8290A0
Oxford Gray (2128-40)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#919DA8
Coastline (AF-570)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#8690A4
Flower Box (CSP-530)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#81909B
Mineral Alloy (1622)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)





PPG Paints

Hex color 8A97A7 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8A97A7 to PPG Paints


#939DA9
Coast Of Maine (PPG10-20)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#8D9CA7
Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#808EA1
Acceleration (PPG10-21)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#8290A6
Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8A97A7 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8A97A7 to Dunn-Edwards


#8F9AA4
Canadian Lake (DE 6340)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#8A99A4
Hamilton Blue (DE 6333)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#8599A8
Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#8D95AA
London Fog (DE 5920)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8A97A7 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8A97A7 to Behr


#8190A4
Montage (MQ5-16)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#8B9EB3
China Silk (PPU15-10)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#8293A0
Coastal Vista (PPU14-06)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#889DB2
Private Jet (S520-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)








Color Combinations


#8A97A7 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



8A97A7
Cadet Gray*

A79A8A
Grullo*


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 #8A97A7?

Color that best contrast with #8A97A7 is #A79A8A, color name is Grullo*
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 #8A97A7?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8A97A7 is #A79A8A, color name is Grullo*.






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