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What color is A48997?

The RGB color code for color number #A48997 is RGB(164, 137, 151). In the RGB color model, #A48997 has a red value of 164, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.5% magenta, 7.9% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 328.9° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A48997 has a hue of 328.9° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color A48997 is cool or warm?

Color A48997 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A48997? (For interior and product design)

A48997 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

#A48997

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #A48997 with dark and light Color




Is #A48997 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A48997 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 #A48997 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 137, 151)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.46%
Yellow
7.93%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(328.89deg, 12.9 %, 59.0 %)

Hue
328.89°
Saturation
12.92 %.
Lightness
59.02 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 75, 79)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Yellow
75 (29.2%)
Blue
79 (30.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
328.89°
Saturation
16.46 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 328.89°

W: 53.73 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 29.84

Y : 28.02

Z : 33.11

YXY

Y1 : 28.02

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 46.27%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 28 %

Munsell Color System

7.2RP 5.8/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 59.91

A : 12.65

B : -3.63

CIE-Lch

L : 59.91

C : 13.16

H : 344.01

CIE-Luv

L : 59.91

U : 15.11

V : -7.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.93

A : 8

B : -0.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A48997


Here are the colors similar to A48997. 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.



#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A48997.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A48997.


#A58596
PANTONE 4108 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A48997.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A48997.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A48997.






Paint color for Hex #A48997


Here are the paint colors similar to A48997. 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 A48997 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A48997 to Sherwin Williams


#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#9B7E8B
Ruby Violet (SW 9076)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color A48997 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A48997 to Behr


#AC8A98
Reserve (S120-5)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#9D8292
Garden Plum (S110-5)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#9A858C
Orchard Plum (HDC-CL-05)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A48997 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A48997 to PPG Paints


#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A48997 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A48997 to Valspar


#A1878E
Mellow Mauve (1004-7C)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A48997 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A48997 to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#9E8185
Plumville (DE 6012)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A48997 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A48997 to Benjamin Moore


#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#958896
Amorous (AF-600)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A48997 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



A48997
Lilac Luster*

89A496
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 #A48997?

Color that best contrast with #A48997 is #89A496, 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 #A48997?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A48997 is #89A496, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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