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HEX 948CAB - #948CAB, RGB(148,140,171) Color


Color Name: Cool Gray*
Hex Color Code: #948CAB
RGB Color Code: RGB(148, 140, 171)
CMYK Values*: 13.5%, 18.1%, 0.0%, 32.9%



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What color is 948CAB?

The RGB color code for color number #948CAB is RGB(148, 140, 171). In the RGB color model, #948CAB has a red value of 148, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.5% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255.5° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #948CAB has a hue of 255.5° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color 948CAB is cool or warm?

Color 948CAB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #948CAB? (For interior and product design)

948CAB has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

#948CAB

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #948CAB with dark and light Color




Is #948CAB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 948CAB 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 #948CAB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(148, 140, 171)
Red
148 (58.0%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.45%
Magenta
18.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(255.48deg, 15.6 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
255.48°
Saturation
15.58 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 64, 87)
Red
52 (20.3%)
Yellow
64 (25.1%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
255.48°
Saturation
18.13 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 255.48°

W: 54.90 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 28.94

Y : 27.99

Z : 42.41

YXY

Y1 : 27.99

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 41.96%

M : 45.10%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 28 %

Munsell Color System

0.6P 5.8/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 59.88

A : 9.3

B : -15.22

CIE-Lch

L : 59.88

C : 17.84

H : 301.43

CIE-Luv

L : 59.88

U : 2.43

V : -24.12

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.91

A : 5.05

B : -10.49






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #948CAB

Here are the colors similar to 948CAB. 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.

#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 948CAB.

#8D89A5
PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#8789A9
PANTONE 10238 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 948CAB.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 948CAB.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 948CAB.

#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #948CAB

Here are the paint colors similar to 948CAB. 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 948CAB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #948CAB to PPG Paints

#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 948CAB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #948CAB to Valspar

#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 948CAB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #948CAB to Benjamin Moore

#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 948CAB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #948CAB to Sherwin Williams

#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#908A9B
Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 948CAB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #948CAB to Behr

#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#9E90A7
Ancestry Violet (S100-4)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#9191BB
Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#9093AD
Monarchy (S560-4)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 948CAB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #948CAB to Dunn-Edwards

#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 948CAB similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #948CAB to Farrow & Ball

#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 9.18 (90.8% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 14.87 (85.1% similar)
#8C8E8D
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 15.14 (84.9% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 15.96 (84.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#948CAB 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



948CAB
Cool Gray*

A3AB8C
Laurel Green*


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 #948CAB?

Color that best contrast with #948CAB is #A3AB8C, color name is Laurel Green*
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 #948CAB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #948CAB is #A3AB8C, color name is Laurel Green*.





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