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What color is 998FAB?

The RGB color code for color number #998FAB is RGB(153, 143, 171). In the RGB color model, #998FAB has a red value of 153, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.5% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 261.4° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #998FAB has a hue of 261.4° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color 998FAB is cool or warm?

Color 998FAB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #998FAB? (For interior and product design)

998FAB has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#998FAB

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #998FAB with dark and light Color




Is #998FAB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 998FAB 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 #998FAB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 143, 171)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.53%
Magenta
16.37%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(261.43deg, 14.3 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
261.43°
Saturation
14.29 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 64, 83)
Red
51 (19.9%)
Yellow
64 (25.1%)
Blue
83 (32.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
261.43°
Saturation
16.37 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 261.43°

W: 56.08 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 30.31

Y : 29.36

Z : 42.6

YXY

Y1 : 29.36

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 43.92%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 29.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.2P 5.9/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 61.1

A : 9.29

B : -13.35

CIE-Lch

L : 61.1

C : 16.27

H : 304.84

CIE-Luv

L : 61.1

U : 3.77

V : -21.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.18

A : 5.03

B : -8.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #998FAB


Here are the colors similar to 998FAB. 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.



#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 998FAB.


#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#8D89A5
PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 998FAB.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 998FAB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 998FAB.


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #998FAB


Here are the paint colors similar to 998FAB. 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 998FAB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #998FAB to PPG Paints


#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 998FAB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #998FAB to Behr


#9E90A7
Ancestry Violet (S100-4)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 998FAB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #998FAB to Valspar


#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 998FAB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #998FAB to Sherwin Williams


#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#908A9B
Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 998FAB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #998FAB to Benjamin Moore


#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 998FAB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #998FAB to Dunn-Edwards


#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#998FAB 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



998FAB
Glossy Grape*

A1AB8F
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 #998FAB?

Color that best contrast with #998FAB is #A1AB8F, 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 #998FAB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #998FAB is #A1AB8F, color name is Laurel Green*.





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