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HEX A6A6BF - #A6A6BF, RGB(166,166,191) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #A6A6BF
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 166, 191)
CMYK Values*: 13.1%, 13.1%, 0.0%, 25.1%



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What color is A6A6BF?

The RGB color code for color number #A6A6BF is RGB(166, 166, 191). In the RGB color model, #A6A6BF has a red value of 166, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 191. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.1% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 16.3 % saturation, and 70.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6A6BF has a hue of 240° (degrees), 13.1 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color A6A6BF is cool or warm?

Color A6A6BF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A6A6BF? (For interior and product design)

A6A6BF has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #A6A6BF with dark and light Color




Is #A6A6BF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6A6BF 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 #A6A6BF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 166, 191)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.09%
Magenta
13.09%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 16.3 %, 70.0 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
16.34 %.
Lightness
70.00 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 52, 68)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
52 (20.3%)
Blue
68 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
13.09 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 65.10 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 38.77

Y : 39.14

Z : 54.8

YXY

Y1 : 39.14

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 34.90%

Y : 25.10%


LRV

~ 39.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.6PB 6.7/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 68.85

A : 5.05

B : -12.79

CIE-Lch

L : 68.85

C : 13.75

H : 291.56

CIE-Luv

L : 68.85

U : -1.46

V : -20.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.56

A : 1.12

B : -8.14






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A6A6BF

Here are the colors similar to A6A6BF. 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.

#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 8.08 (91.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 8.15 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6A6BF.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6A6BF.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6A6BF.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6A6BF.

#9099BA
PANTONE 2107 C
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A6A6BF

Here are the paint colors similar to A6A6BF. 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 A6A6BF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6A6BF to Benjamin Moore

#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#9AA1B9
Dreamy (1425)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#93A0BD
Blue Pearl (1433)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6A6BF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6A6BF to Dunn-Edwards

#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#979FBF
Midnight Blush (DE 5913)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6A6BF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6A6BF to Valspar

#98A0C1
Sweet Violet (4002-8A)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#9D9BA7
Palace Walls (8004-48D)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#8E96B5
House of Owen (8003-47D)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6A6BF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6A6BF to Behr

#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#9097B4
Vintage Ribbon (S540-4)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6A6BF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6A6BF to Sherwin Williams

#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#99A0B2
Vesper Violet (SW 6542)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6A6BF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6A6BF to PPG Paints

#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#9090A2
Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A6A6BF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A6A6BF to Farrow & Ball

#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 11.43 (88.6% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 11.68 (88.3% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 12.10 (87.9% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 12.63 (87.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6A6BF 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



A6A6BF
Pastel Lilac*

BFBFA6
Dark Beige*


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 #A6A6BF?

Color that best contrast with #A6A6BF is #BFBFA6, color name is Dark Beige*
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 #A6A6BF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6A6BF is #BFBFA6, color name is Dark Beige*.





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