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HEX A9BBC7 - #A9BBC7, RGB(169,187,199) Color


Color Name: Pastel Blue*
Hex Color Code: #A9BBC7
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 187, 199)
CMYK Values*: 15.1%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 22.0%



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What color is A9BBC7?

The RGB color code for color number #A9BBC7 is RGB(169, 187, 199). In the RGB color model, #A9BBC7 has a red value of 169, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.1% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9BBC7 has a hue of 204° (degrees), 15.1 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color A9BBC7 is cool or warm?

Color A9BBC7 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A9BBC7? (For interior and product design)

A9BBC7 has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#A9BBC7

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #A9BBC7 with dark and light Color




Is #A9BBC7 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9BBC7 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 #A9BBC7 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 187, 199)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.08%
Magenta
6.03%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(204deg, 21.1 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
204°
Saturation
21.13 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 49, 56)
Red
26 (10.1%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
56 (22.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204°
Saturation
15.08 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 204°

W: 66.27 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 44.44

Y : 48.1

Z : 60.97

YXY

Y1 : 48.1

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 26.67%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 48.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.2B 7.3/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 74.89

A : -3.68

B : -8.15

CIE-Lch

L : 74.89

C : 8.94

H : 245.71

CIE-Luv

L : 74.89

U : -10.21

V : -11.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.35

A : -6.99

B : -3.58






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A9BBC7

Here are the colors similar to A9BBC7. 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.

#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#B0C4DE
Light Steel Blue
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9BBC7.

#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9BBC7.

#A6BBC8
PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#BBC7D6
PANTONE 537 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9BBC7.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9BBC7.



Paint color for Hex #A9BBC7

Here are the paint colors similar to A9BBC7. 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 A9BBC7 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9BBC7 to Sherwin Williams

#AABAC6
Windy Blue (SW 6240)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#B3C9D3
Take Five (SW 6513)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9BBC7 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9BBC7 to PPG Paints

#ADBFC8
Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#A8C0CE
Graceful (PPG1152-3)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#B0BCC3
Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9BBC7 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9BBC7 to Dunn-Edwards

#A8BFCC
Peace River (DE 5800)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#A3B9CD
Northern Pond (DE 5870)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B0B9C1
Adirondack (DE 6339)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#9EBBCD
Anchors Away (DE 5814)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A9BBC7 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A9BBC7 to Farrow & Ball

#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9BBC7 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9BBC7 to Benjamin Moore

#ABC1CC
Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#B1BFC7
Blue Heather (1620)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#ADC6D4
Sea View (836)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A4C1CD
Mediterranean Sky (1662)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9BBC7 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9BBC7 to Behr

#B1C6D1
Opal Waters (MQ5-50)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B3C3D4
Elevated (S530-2)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B8CAD5
Denim Light (PPU14-15)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9BBC7 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9BBC7 to Valspar

#AFC2C9
A-List Blue (T673)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B3BFC5
Shark Loop (4007-3B)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B6C3CA
Winter Wonderland (T672)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#ABC3CC
Juliet Blue (M328)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9BBC7 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



A9BBC7
Pastel Blue*

C7B5A9
Dark Nude*


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 #A9BBC7?

Color that best contrast with #A9BBC7 is #C7B5A9, color name is Dark Nude*
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 #A9BBC7?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9BBC7 is #C7B5A9, color name is Dark Nude*.





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