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What color is A697A6?

The RGB color code for color number #A697A6 is RGB(166, 151, 166). In the RGB color model, #A697A6 has a red value of 166, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 62.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A697A6 has a hue of 300° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color A697A6 is cool or warm?

Color A697A6 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A697A6? (For interior and product design)

A697A6 has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

#A697A6

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #A697A6 with dark and light Color




Is #A697A6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A697A6 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 #A697A6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 151, 166)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.04%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 7.8 %, 62.2 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
7.77 %.
Lightness
62.16 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 67, 73)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
9.04 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 59.22 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 33.68

Y : 32.99

Z : 40.67

YXY

Y1 : 32.99

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 40.78%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 33 %

Munsell Color System

9.6P 6.3/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.16

A : 8.3

B : -5.84

CIE-Lch

L : 64.16

C : 10.15

H : 324.91

CIE-Luv

L : 64.16

U : 7.68

V : -9.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.44

A : 4.13

B : -1.77






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A697A6


Here are the colors similar to A697A6. 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.



#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A697A6.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A697A6.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A697A6.


#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A697A6.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A697A6.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A697A6


Here are the paint colors similar to A697A6. 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.


Valspar

Hex color A697A6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A697A6 to Valspar




Behr

Hex color A697A6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A697A6 to Behr


#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#9E90A7
Ancestry Violet (S100-4)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A697A6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A697A6 to Benjamin Moore


#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A697A6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A697A6 to Sherwin Williams


#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A697A6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A697A6 to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A697A6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A697A6 to PPG Paints


#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A697A6 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



A697A6
Rose quartz*

97A697
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 #A697A6?

Color that best contrast with #A697A6 is #97A697, 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 #A697A6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A697A6 is #97A697, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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