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What color is A78BAC?

The RGB color code for color number #A78BAC is RGB(167, 139, 172). In the RGB color model, #A78BAC has a red value of 167, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.9% cyan, 19.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 290.9° (degrees), 16.6 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A78BAC has a hue of 290.9° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color A78BAC is cool or warm?

Color A78BAC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A78BAC? (For interior and product design)

A78BAC has an LRV of nearly 30. 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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#A78BAC

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #A78BAC with dark and light Color




Is #A78BAC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A78BAC 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 #A78BAC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 139, 172)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.91%
Magenta
19.19%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(290.91deg, 16.6 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
290.91°
Saturation
16.58 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 60, 78)
Red
54 (21.0%)
Yellow
60 (23.5%)
Blue
78 (30.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
290.91°
Saturation
19.19 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 290.91°

W: 54.51 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 32.62

Y : 29.66

Z : 43.04

YXY

Y1 : 29.66

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 45.49%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 29.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.5P 6.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.36

A : 16.61

B : -13.4

CIE-Lch

L : 61.36

C : 21.34

H : 321.11

CIE-Luv

L : 61.36

U : 13.74

V : -22.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.46

A : 11.59

B : -8.73






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A78BAC


Here are the colors similar to A78BAC. 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.



#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A78BAC.


#A38BA8
PANTONE 10208 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A78BAC.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A78BAC.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A78BAC.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A78BAC


Here are the paint colors similar to A78BAC. 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 A78BAC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A78BAC to PPG Paints


#A387AC
Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A78BAC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A78BAC to Sherwin Williams


#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A78BAC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A78BAC to Behr


#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#9D86AD
Celeb City (M570-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#A7819D
Amazonian Orchid (M110-5)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A78BAC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A78BAC to Valspar


#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#A27E9C
Pink Plumeria (P002)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A78BAC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A78BAC to Benjamin Moore


#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A78BAC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A78BAC to Dunn-Edwards


#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A78BAC 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



A78BAC
Glossy Grape*

90AC8B
Catnip 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 #A78BAC?

Color that best contrast with #A78BAC is #90AC8B, color name is Catnip 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 #A78BAC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A78BAC is #90AC8B, color name is Catnip Green*.





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