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What color is A999A5?

The RGB color code for color number #A999A5 is RGB(169, 153, 165). In the RGB color model, #A999A5 has a red value of 169, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 2.4% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 315° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A999A5 has a hue of 315° (degrees), 9.5 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A999A5 is cool or warm?

Color A999A5 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A999A5? (For interior and product design)

A999A5 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

#A999A5

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #A999A5 with dark and light Color




Is #A999A5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A999A5 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 #A999A5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 153, 165)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.47%
Yellow
2.37%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(315deg, 8.5 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
315°
Saturation
8.51 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 68, 71)
Red
50 (19.4%)
Yellow
68 (26.6%)
Blue
71 (27.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
315°
Saturation
9.47 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 315°

W: 60.00 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 34.54

Y : 33.93

Z : 40.33

YXY

Y1 : 33.93

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 40.00%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 33.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.8RP 6.3/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 64.91

A : 8.07

B : -4.13

CIE-Lch

L : 64.91

C : 9.07

H : 332.91

CIE-Luv

L : 64.91

U : 8.52

V : -7.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.25

A : 3.91

B : -0.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A999A5


Here are the colors similar to A999A5. 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 - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A999A5.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A999A5.


#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A999A5.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A999A5.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A999A5.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A999A5


Here are the paint colors similar to A999A5. 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 A999A5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A999A5 to Valspar


#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A999A5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A999A5 to Benjamin Moore


#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color A999A5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A999A5 to Behr


#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A999A5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A999A5 to Sherwin Williams


#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A999A5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A999A5 to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A999A5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A999A5 to PPG Paints


#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A999A5 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



A999A5
Rose quartz*

99A99D
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 #A999A5?

Color that best contrast with #A999A5 is #99A99D, 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 #A999A5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A999A5 is #99A99D, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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