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What color is A490A8?

The RGB color code for color number #A490A8 is RGB(164, 144, 168). In the RGB color model, #A490A8 has a red value of 164, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.4% cyan, 14.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 290° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A490A8 has a hue of 290° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A490A8 is cool or warm?

Color A490A8 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A490A8? (For interior and product design)

A490A8 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#A490A8

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #A490A8 with dark and light Color




Is #A490A8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A490A8 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 #A490A8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 144, 168)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.38%
Magenta
14.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(290deg, 12.1 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
290°
Saturation
12.12 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 64, 77)
Red
52 (20.6%)
Yellow
64 (25.3%)
Blue
77 (30.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
290°
Saturation
14.29 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 290°

W: 56.47 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 32.35

Y : 30.67

Z : 41.26

YXY

Y1 : 30.67

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 43.53%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 30.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.5P 6.1/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.22

A : 11.93

B : -9.86

CIE-Lch

L : 62.22

C : 15.47

H : 320.43

CIE-Luv

L : 62.22

U : 9.86

V : -16.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.38

A : 7.37

B : -5.41






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A490A8


Here are the colors similar to A490A8. 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 - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A490A8.


#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#A38BA8
PANTONE 10208 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A490A8.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A490A8.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A490A8.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A490A8.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A490A8


Here are the paint colors similar to A490A8. 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.


Behr

Hex color A490A8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A490A8 to Behr


#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#9E90A7
Ancestry Violet (S100-4)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A490A8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A490A8 to Valspar


#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A490A8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A490A8 to Benjamin Moore


#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A490A8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A490A8 to Sherwin Williams


#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A490A8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A490A8 to PPG Paints


#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#A387AC
Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A490A8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A490A8 to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A490A8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A490A8 to Farrow & Ball


#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 8.96 (91.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 10.19 (89.8% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 11.29 (88.7% similar)
#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 12.24 (87.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A490A8 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



A490A8
Glossy Grape*

94A890
Catnip 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 #A490A8?

Color that best contrast with #A490A8 is #94A890, color name is Catnip 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 #A490A8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A490A8 is #94A890, color name is Catnip Green*.





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