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What color is A9989B?

The RGB color code for color number #A9989B is RGB(169, 152, 155). In the RGB color model, #A9989B has a red value of 169, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 8.3% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 349.4° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9989B has a hue of 349.4° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A9989B is cool or warm?

Color A9989B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9989B? (For interior and product design)

A9989B has an LRV of nearly 33. 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.



Dark Color

#A9989B

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #A9989B with dark and light Color




Is #A9989B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9989B 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 #A9989B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 152, 155)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.06%
Yellow
8.28%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(349.41deg, 9.0 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
349.41°
Saturation
8.99 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 75, 70)
Red
53 (20.9%)
Yellow
75 (29.4%)
Blue
70 (27.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
349.41°
Saturation
10.06 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 349.41°

W: 59.61 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 33.51

Y : 33.26

Z : 35.66

YXY

Y1 : 33.26

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 40.39%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 33.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.8R 6.3/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 64.37

A : 6.79

B : 0.7

CIE-Lch

L : 64.37

C : 6.83

H : 5.91

CIE-Luv

L : 64.37

U : 9.86

V : -0.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.67

A : 2.79

B : 3.7






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A9989B


Here are the colors similar to A9989B. 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.



#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#998A8A
Reddish Gray
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9989B.


#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#A28D90
PANTONE 4113 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#9B8D92
PANTONE 4114 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#A48C89
PANTONE 4089 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9989B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9989B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9989B.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A9989B.


#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A9989B


Here are the paint colors similar to A9989B. 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 A9989B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9989B to PPG Paints


#AB9B9C
Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#A49491
Heliotrope (PPG1015-5)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#9B8E8E
Gray Violet (PPG1014-5)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#A18A8D
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9989B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9989B to Benjamin Moore


#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B1A2A4
Mauve Desert (2113-50)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9989B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9989B to Behr


#A39699
Heather Plume (PPU17-13)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B09F9E
Violet Vista (HDC-CT-18)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#A29AA0
Art Nouveau Glass (N570-3)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#A4918D
Tribeca (MQ1-40)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9989B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9989B to Valspar


#AA9694
Foggy Mauve (V126-4)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B1A4A7
Heather Bay (T572)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9989B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9989B to Dunn-Edwards


#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#A49593
Monsoon (DE 6039)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#9B9092
Ashen Plum (DE 6396)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#A79994
Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9989B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9989B to Sherwin Williams


#9D9093
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#9F9291
Auger Shell (SW 9159)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#9D8D8E
Coquina (SW 9158)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A9989B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A9989B to Farrow & Ball


#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#A09C97
Worsted (284)
ΔE - 8.25 (91.7% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9989B 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



A9989B
Reddish Silver*

98A9A6
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 #A9989B?

Color that best contrast with #A9989B is #98A9A6, 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 #A9989B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9989B is #98A9A6, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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