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What color is A697C3?

The RGB color code for color number #A697C3 is RGB(166, 151, 195). In the RGB color model, #A697C3 has a red value of 166, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.9% cyan, 22.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 260.5° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A697C3 has a hue of 260.5° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color A697C3 is cool or warm?

Color A697C3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A697C3? (For interior and product design)

A697C3 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

#A697C3

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #A697C3 with dark and light Color




Is #A697C3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A697C3 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 #A697C3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 151, 195)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
195 (76.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.87%
Magenta
22.56%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(260.45deg, 26.8 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
260.45°
Saturation
26.83 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 46, 75)
Red
40 (15.9%)
Yellow
46 (18.1%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
260.45°
Saturation
22.56 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 260.45°

W: 59.22 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 36.64

Y : 34.18

Z : 56.3

YXY

Y1 : 34.18

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 40.78%

Y : 23.53%


LRV

~ 34.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.8P 6.4/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 65.11

A : 14.31

B : -20.69

CIE-Lch

L : 65.11

C : 25.15

H : 304.68

CIE-Luv

L : 65.11

U : 5.27

V : -33.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.46

A : 9.56

B : -16.17






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A697C3


Here are the colors similar to A697C3. 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.



#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A697C3.


#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#9F8FCA
PANTONE 2100 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#AF95D3
PANTONE 2073 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A697C3.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A697C3.






Paint color for Hex #A697C3


Here are the paint colors similar to A697C3. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A697C3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A697C3 to Dunn-Edwards


#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B9A0D2
Purple Premiere (DE 5969)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A697C3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A697C3 to PPG Paints


#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#9488BE
Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A697C3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A697C3 to Benjamin Moore


#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A697C3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A697C3 to Valspar


#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B99ECD
Purple Gala (4002-10A)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color A697C3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A697C3 to Behr


#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B7A1CE
Flower Girl (P570-3)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A697C3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A697C3 to Sherwin Williams


#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#A697C3 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



A697C3
Light Pastel Purple*

B4C397
Laurel 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 #A697C3?

Color that best contrast with #A697C3 is #B4C397, color name is Laurel 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 #A697C3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A697C3 is #B4C397, color name is Laurel Green*.





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