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HEX A37DB5 - #A37DB5, RGB(163,125,181) Color


Color Name: African Violet*
Hex Color Code: #A37DB5
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 125, 181)
CMYK Values*: 9.9%, 30.9%, 0.0%, 29.0%



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What color is A37DB5?

The RGB color code for color number #A37DB5 is RGB(163, 125, 181). In the RGB color model, #A37DB5 has a red value of 163, a green value of 125, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.9% cyan, 30.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 280.7° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A37DB5 has a hue of 280.7° (degrees), 30.9 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color A37DB5 is cool or warm?

Color A37DB5 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A37DB5? (For interior and product design)

A37DB5 has an LRV of nearly 26. 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.



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#A37DB5

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #A37DB5 with dark and light Color




Is #A37DB5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A37DB5 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 #A37DB5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 125, 181)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
125 (49.0%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.94%
Magenta
30.94%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(280.71deg, 27.5 %, 60.0 %)

Hue
280.71°
Saturation
27.45 %.
Lightness
60.00 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 52, 88)
Red
56 (21.9%)
Yellow
52 (20.2%)
Blue
88 (34.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
280.71°
Saturation
30.94 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 280.71°

W: 49.02 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 30.78

Y : 25.79

Z : 47.07

YXY

Y1 : 25.79

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 50.98%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 25.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.7P 5.6/7

CIE-Lab

L : 57.84

A : 25.09

B : -23.92

CIE-Lch

L : 57.84

C : 34.67

H : 316.36

CIE-Luv

L : 57.84

U : 16.89

V : -39.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.78

A : 19.31

B : -19.41






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A37DB5

Here are the colors similar to A37DB5. 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.

#B284BE
African Violet
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#9678B6
Lavender Purple
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B57EDC
Lavender (Floral)
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)
#8B72BE
Middle Blue Purple
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A37DB5.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A37DB5.

#A57FB2
PANTONE 521 C
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#9873AC
PANTONE 2080 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#AC75BD
PANTONE 3520 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B288B9
PANTONE 7439 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A37DB5.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#9678B6
Purple Mountain majesty
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #A37DB5

Here are the paint colors similar to A37DB5. 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 A37DB5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A37DB5 to Dunn-Edwards

#9D7EB7
Lush Lilac (DE 5970)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#9D7AAC
Cloudy Plum (DE 5984)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#A274B5
Purple Pride (DE 5991)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A37DB5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A37DB5 to Behr

#A97FB1
I Heart Potion (P100-5)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#9A7EA7
Lilac Intuition (MQ4-61)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#9076AE
Romantic Moment (P570-5)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A37DB5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A37DB5 to Valspar

#AB7DB2
Berries Galore (4001-10B)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#997BB5
Plum Burst (4002-10B)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#AE85BE
Lavender Blaze (V001-2)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#A977A2
Purple Stripe (1003-3B)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A37DB5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A37DB5 to PPG Paints

#A475B1
Bell Heather (PPG1250-6)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#A885B5
Purple Statice (PPG1249-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#A387AC
Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A37DB5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A37DB5 to Benjamin Moore

#9379B0
Charmed Violet (1398)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#9F7CA5
Naples Sunset (1391)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A37DB5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A37DB5 to Sherwin Williams

#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#937496
Veri Berri (SW 9069)
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A37DB5 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A37DB5 to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 13.36 (86.6% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 15.76 (84.2% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 15.87 (84.1% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 18.62 (81.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A37DB5 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



A37DB5
African Violet*

8FB57D
Dark Sea 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 #A37DB5?

Color that best contrast with #A37DB5 is #8FB57D, color name is Dark Sea 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 #A37DB5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A37DB5 is #8FB57D, color name is Dark Sea Green*.





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