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HEX A68A8C - #A68A8C, RGB(166,138,140) Color


Color Name: Reddish Gray*
Hex Color Code: #A68A8C
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 138, 140)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.9%, 15.7%, 34.9%



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What color is A68A8C?

The RGB color code for color number #A68A8C is RGB(166, 138, 140). In the RGB color model, #A68A8C has a red value of 166, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355.7° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A68A8C has a hue of 355.7° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color A68A8C is cool or warm?

Color A68A8C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A68A8C? (For interior and product design)

A68A8C 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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Compare LRV 28 of #A68A8C with dark and light Color




Is #A68A8C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A68A8C 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 #A68A8C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 138, 140)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.87%
Yellow
15.66%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(355.71deg, 13.6 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
355.71°
Saturation
13.59 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 82, 76)
Red
66 (25.8%)
Yellow
82 (32.2%)
Blue
76 (30.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
355.71°
Saturation
16.87 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 355.71°

W: 54.12 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 29.55

Y : 28.18

Z : 28.69

YXY

Y1 : 28.18

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 45.88%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 28.2 %

Munsell Color System

10R 6.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 60.05

A : 10.92

B : 2.9

CIE-Lch

L : 60.05

C : 11.3

H : 14.85

CIE-Luv

L : 60.05

U : 16.96

V : 2.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.08

A : 6.47

B : 5.11






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A68A8C

Here are the colors similar to A68A8C. 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.

#998A8A
Reddish Gray
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A68A8C.

#A3898A
RAL 020 60 10 - Tin Pink
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#A38A8D
RAL 010 60 10 - Lilac Grey
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#A28A88
RAL 030 60 10 - Storm Red
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#AD878D
RAL 010 60 15 - Orchid Red
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A68A8C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A68A8C.

#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#A28D90
PANTONE 4113 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#A48C89
PANTONE 4089 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A68A8C.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A68A8C.

#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A68A8C

Here are the paint colors similar to A68A8C. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A68A8C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A68A8C to Benjamin Moore

#A2898B
Mulberry Wine (1251)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#9C8989
Wet Concrete (2114-40)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A68A8C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A68A8C to PPG Paints

#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#A18A8D
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A68A8C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A68A8C to Sherwin Williams

#A38887
Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#A08882
Cocoa Berry (SW 9078)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#9D8D8E
Coquina (SW 9158)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#9D9093
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A68A8C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A68A8C to Behr

#A38B89
Cameo Rose (PPU17-15)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#A4918D
Tribeca (MQ1-40)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#998988
Fashion Week (MQ1-37)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A68A8C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A68A8C to Dunn-Edwards

#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#9E8185
Plumville (DE 6012)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A68A8C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A68A8C to Valspar

#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#988583
Lilac Gray (1003-9C)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A68A8C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A68A8C to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 10.49 (89.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A68A8C 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



A68A8C
Reddish Gray*

8AA6A4
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 #A68A8C?

Color that best contrast with #A68A8C is #8AA6A4, 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 #A68A8C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A68A8C is #8AA6A4, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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