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What color is A38A8D?

The RGB color code for color number #A38A8D is RGB(163, 138, 141). In the RGB color model, #A38A8D has a red value of 163, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 13.5% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.8° (degrees), 12.0 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A38A8D has a hue of 352.8° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color A38A8D is cool or warm?

Color A38A8D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A38A8D? (For interior and product design)

A38A8D 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.



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#A38A8D

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #A38A8D with dark and light Color




Is #A38A8D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A38A8D 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 #A38A8D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 138, 141)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.34%
Yellow
13.50%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(352.8deg, 12.0 %, 59.0 %)

Hue
352.8°
Saturation
11.96 %.
Lightness
59.02 %.

RYB

RYB(65, 82, 78)
Red
65 (25.5%)
Yellow
82 (32.2%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.8°
Saturation
15.34 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 352.8°

W: 54.12 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 29

Y : 27.89

Z : 29.05

YXY

Y1 : 27.89

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 45.88%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 27.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.3R 5.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 59.79

A : 9.94

B : 1.91

CIE-Lch

L : 59.79

C : 10.13

H : 10.86

CIE-Luv

L : 59.79

U : 14.93

V : 0.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.81

A : 5.61

B : 4.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A38A8D


Here are the colors similar to A38A8D. 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.



#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A38A8D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A38A8D.


#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#A48C89
PANTONE 4089 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#988485
PANTONE 8440 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#988383
PANTONE 4116 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A38A8D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A38A8D.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A38A8D.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A38A8D


Here are the paint colors similar to A38A8D. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A38A8D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A38A8D to Sherwin Williams


#A38887
Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#A08882
Cocoa Berry (SW 9078)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#A2877D
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A38A8D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A38A8D to PPG Paints


#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A38A8D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A38A8D to Behr


#A38B89
Cameo Rose (PPU17-15)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#998988
Fashion Week (MQ1-37)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#98817C
Mystere (N130-5)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A38A8D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A38A8D to Benjamin Moore


#9C8989
Wet Concrete (2114-40)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A38A8D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A38A8D to Dunn-Edwards


#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#9E8185
Plumville (DE 6012)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A38A8D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A38A8D to Valspar


#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#988583
Lilac Gray (1003-9C)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#A38A8D 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



A38A8D
Cinereous*

8AA3A0
Morning Sky Blue*


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 #A38A8D?

Color that best contrast with #A38A8D is #8AA3A0, color name is Morning Sky Blue*
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 #A38A8D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A38A8D is #8AA3A0, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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