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What color is 99C9A2?

The RGB color code for color number #99C9A2 is RGB(153, 201, 162). In the RGB color model, #99C9A2 has a red value of 153, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 19.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 131.2° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #99C9A2 has a hue of 131.2° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color 99C9A2 is cool or warm?

Color 99C9A2 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #99C9A2? (For interior and product design)

99C9A2 has an LRV of nearly 51. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#99C9A2

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #99C9A2 with dark and light Color




Is #99C9A2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 99C9A2 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 #99C9A2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 201, 162)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.88%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
19.40%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(131.25deg, 30.8 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
131.25°
Saturation
30.77 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 84, 56)
Red
26 (10.2%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
131.25°
Saturation
23.88 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 131.25°

W: 60.00 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 40.55

Y : 51.15

Z : 41.92

YXY

Y1 : 51.15

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 21.18%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 51.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.5G 7.5/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.77

A : -23.49

B : 14.46

CIE-Lch

L : 76.77

C : 27.58

H : 148.39

CIE-Luv

L : 76.77

U : -24.08

V : 24.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.52

A : -23.97

B : 15.32






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #99C9A2


Here are the colors similar to 99C9A2. 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.



#A0D6B4
Turquoise Green
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#ACE1AF
Celadon
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#93DFB8
Algae Green
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 99C9A2.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 99C9A2.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 99C9A2.


#91D6AC
PANTONE 345 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#A0DAB3
PANTONE 344 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#9ABB91
PANTONE 2261 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#A8D5BA
PANTONE 2246 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 99C9A2.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#9EDCA3
BS 16-D-41 - Green
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#85B582
BS 14-C-35 - Breamer
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#A3E4A9
BS 16-E-50 - Turquoise
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 99C9A2.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #99C9A2


Here are the paint colors similar to 99C9A2. 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 99C9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #99C9A2 to Dunn-Edwards


#9ECCA7
Potted Plant (DE 5626)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#88BB95
Forest Frolic (DE 5669)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#A7D3B7
Glenwood Green (DE 5668)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#94D8AC
Peaceful Pastures (DE 5661)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 99C9A2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #99C9A2 to PPG Paints


#9ACDA9
Heath Green (PPG1226-4)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#A2C7A3
French Market (PPG1131-4)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#86BB9D
Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#92D599
May Apple (PPG1225-5)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 99C9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #99C9A2 to Sherwin Williams


#8EC298
Vegan (SW 6738)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#9FCDB1
Retro Mint (SW 9036)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#8AC1A1
Lark Green (SW 6745)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#ABCA99
Oh Pistachio (SW 9033)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 99C9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #99C9A2 to Benjamin Moore


#AAD0AC
Douglas Fern (563)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#AED2B0
Acadia Green (2034-50)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#8DBA8E
Gumdrop (564)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#88C58E
Branch Brook Green (572)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 99C9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #99C9A2 to Behr


#88C096
Country Weekend (MQ6-40)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#8CBD97
Garden Swing (M410-4)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#A3C899
Gingko (M390-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#84C299
Willow Hedge (P410-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 99C9A2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #99C9A2 to Valspar


#8ABA97
Green-Eyed Lady (8002-33D)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#94CF97
Garden Sprout (6004-9C)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#8ABEA2
Kelp (6001-8A)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#81CEA4
Green Gala (6003-9C)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#99C9A2 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



99C9A2
Turquoise Green*

C999C0
Pastel Violet*


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 #99C9A2?

Color that best contrast with #99C9A2 is #C999C0, color name is Pastel Violet*
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 #99C9A2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #99C9A2 is #C999C0, color name is Pastel Violet*.





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