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HEX A6D8CB - #A6D8CB, RGB(166,216,203) Color


Color Name: Shelduck Blue*
Hex Color Code: #A6D8CB
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 216, 203)
CMYK Values*: 23.1%, 0.0%, 6.0%, 15.3%



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What color is A6D8CB?

The RGB color code for color number #A6D8CB is RGB(166, 216, 203). In the RGB color model, #A6D8CB has a red value of 166, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.0% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 164.4° (degrees), 39.1 % saturation, and 74.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6D8CB has a hue of 164.4° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.



Color A6D8CB is cool or warm?

Color A6D8CB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A6D8CB? (For interior and product design)

A6D8CB has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a light 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 62 of #A6D8CB with dark and light Color




Is #A6D8CB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6D8CB 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 #A6D8CB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 216, 203)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
216 (84.7%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.15%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.02%
Key
15.29%

HSL

HSL(164.4deg, 39.1 %, 74.9 %)

Hue
164.4°
Saturation
39.06 %.
Lightness
74.90 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 50, 43)
Red
14 (5.6%)
Yellow
50 (19.6%)
Blue
43 (16.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
164.4°
Saturation
23.15 %.
Brightness / Value
84.71 %.

HWB

H: 164.4°

W: 65.10 %

B: 15.29 %

XYZ

X : 51.06

Y : 61.53

Z : 65.69

YXY

Y1 : 61.53

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 15.29%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 61.5 %

Munsell Color System

8G 8.1/4

CIE-Lab

L : 82.66

A : -18.81

B : 1.12

CIE-Lch

L : 82.66

C : 18.84

H : 176.6

CIE-Luv

L : 82.66

U : -25.18

V : 4.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.44

A : -21.08

B : 5.26






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A6D8CB

Here are the colors similar to A6D8CB. 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.

#A0D1CA
Shelduck Blue
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#96DED1
Pale Robin Egg Blue
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#8DD9CC
Middle Blue Green
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#9ADEDB
Blue Green Pastel
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6D8CB.

#A1D6CA
PANTONE 565 C
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#A8D3C5
PANTONE 4162 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#A5DFD3
PANTONE 572 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#A0D1CA
PANTONE 7464 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6D8CB.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6D8CB.



Paint color for Hex #A6D8CB

Here are the paint colors similar to A6D8CB. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color A6D8CB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6D8CB to PPG Paints

#A5D8CD
Whirlpool (PPG1230-3)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#A1CDBF
Tarreyton (PPG1140-3)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#97D4C0
San Juan Spritz (PPG17-29)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#A2D4BD
Flowering Cactus (PPG1228-3)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6D8CB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6D8CB to Valspar

#A8DACF
Aqua Glow (5007-9B)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#B1E2D7
Sky Blue View (V027-1)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#A8E3D7
Aquatic Mist (5008-9B)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#94CDC2
Beach Breeze (M227)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6D8CB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6D8CB to Sherwin Williams

#A1D4C8
Refresh (SW 6751)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#A1D5CB
Aqueduct (SW 6758)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#ABD1C9
Blue Sky (SW 0063)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A7DCDC
Spa (SW 6765)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6D8CB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6D8CB to Behr

#9DD9CC
Fish Pond (P440-3)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#AFD9D3
Wave Top (M450-3)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#99DAC5
Pageant Green (MQ4-17)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A0E3D1
Aqua Wish (P430-2)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6D8CB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6D8CB to Dunn-Edwards

#AEDDD3
Jaded Clouds (DE 5702)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B6E5D6
Ode to Green (DE 5688)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#9CD4CF
Fountain City (DE 5723)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#94D2BF
Wintermint (DE 5689)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6D8CB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6D8CB to Benjamin Moore

#AFD7CB
Copper Patina (619)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#9AD5CB
Sea Mist Green (2041-50)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#96CEC0
Fun 'n Games (647)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#ADE1DA
Oceanfront (660)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A6D8CB similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A6D8CB to Farrow & Ball

#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 9.37 (90.6% similar)
#BDCCC2
Teresa's Green (236)
ΔE - 9.73 (90.3% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 9.87 (90.1% similar)
#83B49D
Arsenic (214)
ΔE - 10.33 (89.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6D8CB 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



A6D8CB
Shelduck Blue*

D8A6B3
Pale Chestnut*


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 #A6D8CB?

Color that best contrast with #A6D8CB is #D8A6B3, color name is Pale Chestnut*
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 #A6D8CB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6D8CB is #D8A6B3, color name is Pale Chestnut*.





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