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HEX A8A0AD - #A8A0AD, RGB(168,160,173) Color


Color Name: Rose quartz*
Hex Color Code: #A8A0AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 160, 173)
CMYK Values*: 2.9%, 7.5%, 0.0%, 32.2%



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What color is A8A0AD?

The RGB color code for color number #A8A0AD is RGB(168, 160, 173). In the RGB color model, #A8A0AD has a red value of 168, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.9% cyan, 7.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 276.9° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation, and 65.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8A0AD has a hue of 276.9° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color A8A0AD is cool or warm?

Color A8A0AD is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8A0AD? (For interior and product design)

A8A0AD has an LRV of nearly 36. 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 36 of #A8A0AD with dark and light Color




Is #A8A0AD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8A0AD 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 #A8A0AD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 160, 173)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.89%
Magenta
7.51%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(276.92deg, 7.3 %, 65.3 %)

Hue
276.92°
Saturation
7.34 %.
Lightness
65.29 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 64, 69)
Red
44 (17.1%)
Yellow
64 (25.0%)
Blue
69 (26.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
276.92°
Saturation
7.51 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 276.92°

W: 62.75 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 36.26

Y : 36.48

Z : 44.67

YXY

Y1 : 36.48

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 37.25%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 36.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.4P 6.5/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 66.89

A : 5.36

B : -5.7

CIE-Lch

L : 66.89

C : 7.82

H : 313.28

CIE-Luv

L : 66.89

U : 3.75

V : -9.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.4

A : 1.46

B : -1.56






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A8A0AD

Here are the colors similar to A8A0AD. 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 - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8A0AD.

#ADA4AE
PANTONE 2358 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#A9A2A2
PANTONE 4283 C
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8A0AD.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8A0AD.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8A0AD.

#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A8A0AD

Here are the paint colors similar to A8A0AD. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8A0AD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8A0AD to Sherwin Williams

#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#AFA7AC
Beguiling Mauve (SW 6269)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A6A3A9
Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8A0AD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8A0AD to Benjamin Moore

#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#AFA8AE
Pebble Creek (1453)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#B4A9AF
Sanctuary (AF-620)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8A0AD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8A0AD to Behr

#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#A29AA0
Art Nouveau Glass (N570-3)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8A0AD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8A0AD to Valspar

#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#B1A4A7
Heather Bay (T572)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8A0AD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8A0AD to PPG Paints

#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#AB9B9C
Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#A49F9F
Equilibrium (PPG1003-4)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8A0AD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8A0AD to Dunn-Edwards

#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#AFA8A9
Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A8A0AD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A8A0AD to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 9.68 (90.3% similar)
#A09C97
Worsted (284)
ΔE - 10.10 (89.9% similar)
#9EA09D
Manor House Gray (265)
ΔE - 10.29 (89.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8A0AD 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



A8A0AD
Rose quartz*

A5ADA0
Ash Gray*


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 #A8A0AD?

Color that best contrast with #A8A0AD is #A5ADA0, color name is Ash Gray*
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 #A8A0AD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8A0AD is #A5ADA0, color name is Ash Gray*.





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