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What color is A6A8C1?

The RGB color code for color number #A6A8C1 is RGB(166, 168, 193). In the RGB color model, #A6A8C1 has a red value of 166, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 193. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.0% cyan, 13.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 235.6° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6A8C1 has a hue of 235.6° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color A6A8C1 is cool or warm?

Color A6A8C1 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A6A8C1? (For interior and product design)

A6A8C1 has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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#A6A8C1

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #A6A8C1 with dark and light Color




Is #A6A8C1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6A8C1 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 #A6A8C1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 168, 193)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
193 (75.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.99%
Magenta
12.95%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(235.56deg, 17.9 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
235.56°
Saturation
17.88 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 51, 67)
Red
34 (13.5%)
Yellow
51 (19.8%)
Blue
67 (26.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
235.56°
Saturation
13.99 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 235.56°

W: 65.10 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 39.35

Y : 39.96

Z : 56.09

YXY

Y1 : 39.96

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 34.12%

Y : 24.31%


LRV

~ 40 %

Munsell Color System

4.5PB 6.8/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.44

A : 4.38

B : -13.01

CIE-Lch

L : 69.44

C : 13.73

H : 288.6

CIE-Luv

L : 69.44

U : -2.52

V : -20.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.22

A : 0.49

B : -8.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A6A8C1


Here are the colors similar to A6A8C1. 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 - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6A8C1.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6A8C1.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6A8C1.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6A8C1.


#9099BA
PANTONE 2107 C
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A6A8C1


Here are the paint colors similar to A6A8C1. 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 A6A8C1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6A8C1 to Benjamin Moore


#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#9AA1B9
Dreamy (1425)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#93A0BD
Blue Pearl (1433)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6A8C1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6A8C1 to Dunn-Edwards


#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#979FBF
Midnight Blush (DE 5913)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6A8C1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6A8C1 to Valspar


#98A0C1
Sweet Violet (4002-8A)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#A2AED2
Safe Haven (V037-2)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#A1ABD7
Sassy Violet (4004-10A)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6A8C1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6A8C1 to Behr


#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#9097B4
Vintage Ribbon (S540-4)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6A8C1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6A8C1 to Sherwin Williams


#A7B2D4
Awesome Violet (SW 6815)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#99A0B2
Vesper Violet (SW 6542)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6A8C1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6A8C1 to PPG Paints


#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#9090A2
Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5)
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6A8C1 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



A6A8C1
Pastel Lilac*

C1BFA6
Sandstone*


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 #A6A8C1?

Color that best contrast with #A6A8C1 is #C1BFA6, color name is Sandstone*
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 #A6A8C1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6A8C1 is #C1BFA6, color name is Sandstone*.





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