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HEX A9A5CB - #A9A5CB, RGB(169,165,203) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #A9A5CB
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 165, 203)
CMYK Values*: 16.7%, 18.7%, 0.0%, 20.4%



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What color is A9A5CB?

The RGB color code for color number #A9A5CB is RGB(169, 165, 203). In the RGB color model, #A9A5CB has a red value of 169, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.7% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 246.3° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9A5CB has a hue of 246.3° (degrees), 18.7 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color A9A5CB is cool or warm?

Color A9A5CB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A9A5CB? (For interior and product design)

A9A5CB has an LRV of nearly 40. 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 40 of #A9A5CB with dark and light Color




Is #A9A5CB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9A5CB 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 #A9A5CB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 165, 203)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.75%
Magenta
18.72%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(246.32deg, 26.8 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
246.32°
Saturation
26.76 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 42, 67)
Red
33 (13.0%)
Yellow
42 (16.5%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
246.32°
Saturation
18.72 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 246.32°

W: 64.71 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 40.6

Y : 39.66

Z : 62.01

YXY

Y1 : 39.66

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 35.29%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 39.7 %

Munsell Color System

9PB 6.8/4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.22

A : 9.2

B : -18.84

CIE-Lch

L : 69.22

C : 20.97

H : 296.02

CIE-Luv

L : 69.22

U : -0.15

V : -30.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.97

A : 4.87

B : -14.31






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A9A5CB

Here are the colors similar to A9A5CB. 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 - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9A5CB.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9A5CB.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9A5CB.

#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9A5CB.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A9A5CB

Here are the paint colors similar to A9A5CB. 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 A9A5CB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9A5CB to Sherwin Williams

#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9A5CB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9A5CB to PPG Paints

#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#A7B0CC
Lovely Lilac (PPG1167-4)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9A5CB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9A5CB to Behr

#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#AAABC8
Wisteria Blue (M550-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#A0A3D2
Water Hyacinth (P550-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9A5CB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9A5CB to Benjamin Moore

#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9A5CB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9A5CB to Dunn-Edwards

#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#A6A1D7
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9A5CB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9A5CB to Valspar

#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A9A5CB similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A9A5CB to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 14.57 (85.4% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 14.64 (85.4% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 14.68 (85.3% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 14.80 (85.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9A5CB 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



A9A5CB
Pastel Lilac*

C7CBA5
Dark Cream*


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 #A9A5CB?

Color that best contrast with #A9A5CB is #C7CBA5, color name is Dark Cream*
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 #A9A5CB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9A5CB is #C7CBA5, color name is Dark Cream*.





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