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What color is A8A3BC?

The RGB color code for color number #A8A3BC is RGB(168, 163, 188). In the RGB color model, #A8A3BC has a red value of 168, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.6% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8A3BC has a hue of 252° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color A8A3BC is cool or warm?

Color A8A3BC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A8A3BC? (For interior and product design)

A8A3BC has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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#A8A3BC

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #A8A3BC with dark and light Color




Is #A8A3BC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8A3BC 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 #A8A3BC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 163, 188)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.64%
Magenta
13.30%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(252deg, 15.7 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
252°
Saturation
15.72 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 53, 68)
Red
38 (14.9%)
Yellow
53 (20.9%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
252°
Saturation
13.30 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 252°

W: 63.92 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 38.32

Y : 38.15

Z : 52.92

YXY

Y1 : 38.15

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 36.08%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 38.2 %

Munsell Color System

8.3PB 6.7/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 68.13

A : 6.75

B : -12.19

CIE-Lch

L : 68.13

C : 13.94

H : 298.96

CIE-Luv

L : 68.13

U : 1.25

V : -19.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.77

A : 2.66

B : -7.56






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A8A3BC


Here are the colors similar to A8A3BC. 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 - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8A3BC.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8A3BC.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8A3BC.


#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8A3BC.


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A8A3BC


Here are the paint colors similar to A8A3BC. 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 A8A3BC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8A3BC to Benjamin Moore


#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8A3BC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8A3BC to Sherwin Williams


#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8A3BC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8A3BC to Behr


#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8A3BC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8A3BC to Dunn-Edwards


#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8A3BC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8A3BC to Valspar


#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8A3BC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8A3BC to PPG Paints


#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8A3BC 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



A8A3BC
Pastel Lilac*

B7BCA3
Laurel 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 #A8A3BC?

Color that best contrast with #A8A3BC is #B7BCA3, color name is Laurel 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 #A8A3BC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8A3BC is #B7BCA3, color name is Laurel Green*.





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