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HEX A8A4BA - #A8A4BA, RGB(168,164,186) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #A8A4BA
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 164, 186)
CMYK Values*: 9.7%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 27.1%



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What color is A8A4BA?

The RGB color code for color number #A8A4BA is RGB(168, 164, 186). In the RGB color model, #A8A4BA has a red value of 168, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.7% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 250.9° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation, and 68.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8A4BA has a hue of 250.9° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color A8A4BA is cool or warm?

Color A8A4BA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A8A4BA? (For interior and product design)

A8A4BA 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #A8A4BA with dark and light Color




Is #A8A4BA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8A4BA 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 #A8A4BA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 164, 186)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.68%
Magenta
11.83%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(250.91deg, 13.8 %, 68.6 %)

Hue
250.91°
Saturation
13.75 %.
Lightness
68.63 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 55, 67)
Red
38 (15.0%)
Yellow
55 (21.5%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
250.91°
Saturation
11.83 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 250.91°

W: 64.31 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 38.29

Y : 38.42

Z : 51.85

YXY

Y1 : 38.42

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 35.69%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 38.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.9PB 6.7/2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.33

A : 5.78

B : -10.79

CIE-Lch

L : 68.33

C : 12.24

H : 298.17

CIE-Luv

L : 68.33

U : 0.9

V : -17.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.98

A : 1.78

B : -6.21






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A8A4BA

Here are the colors similar to A8A4BA. 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 - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8A4BA.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8A4BA.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8A4BA.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8A4BA.

#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A8A4BA

Here are the paint colors similar to A8A4BA. 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 A8A4BA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8A4BA to Sherwin Williams

#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8A4BA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8A4BA to Benjamin Moore

#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8A4BA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8A4BA to Behr

#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8A4BA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8A4BA to Dunn-Edwards

#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8A4BA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8A4BA to PPG Paints

#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8A4BA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8A4BA to Valspar

#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A8A4BA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A8A4BA to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 11.49 (88.5% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 11.83 (88.2% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 12.04 (88.0% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 13.21 (86.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8A4BA 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



A8A4BA
Pastel Lilac*

B6BAA4
Dark Beige*


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 #A8A4BA?

Color that best contrast with #A8A4BA is #B6BAA4, color name is Dark Beige*
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 #A8A4BA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8A4BA is #B6BAA4, color name is Dark Beige*.





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