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What color is A8939B?

The RGB color code for color number #A8939B is RGB(168, 147, 155). In the RGB color model, #A8939B has a red value of 168, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 7.7% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 337.1° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8939B has a hue of 337.1° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A8939B is cool or warm?

Color A8939B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8939B? (For interior and product design)

A8939B has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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#A8939B

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #A8939B with dark and light Color




Is #A8939B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8939B 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 #A8939B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 147, 155)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.50%
Yellow
7.74%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(337.14deg, 10.8 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
337.14°
Saturation
10.77 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 74, 73)
Red
56 (21.8%)
Yellow
74 (28.9%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
337.14°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 337.14°

W: 57.65 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 32.5

Y : 31.56

Z : 35.39

YXY

Y1 : 31.56

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 42.35%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 31.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.7R 6.1/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 62.98

A : 9.22

B : -1.34

CIE-Lch

L : 62.98

C : 9.31

H : 351.71

CIE-Luv

L : 62.98

U : 11.91

V : -3.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.18

A : 4.95

B : 1.97






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A8939B


Here are the colors similar to A8939B. 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.



#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8939B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8939B.


#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8939B.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8939B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A8939B.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A8939B


Here are the paint colors similar to A8939B. 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.


Valspar

Hex color A8939B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8939B to Valspar


#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8939B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8939B to PPG Paints


#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8939B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8939B to Benjamin Moore


#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8939B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8939B to Sherwin Williams


#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8939B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8939B to Behr


#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8939B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8939B to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8939B 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



A8939B
Rose quartz*

93A8A0
Morning Sky Blue*


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 #A8939B?

Color that best contrast with #A8939B is #93A8A0, color name is Morning Sky Blue*
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 #A8939B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8939B is #93A8A0, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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