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What color is A9C6CB?

The RGB color code for color number #A9C6CB is RGB(169, 198, 203). In the RGB color model, #A9C6CB has a red value of 169, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.7% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.8° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation, and 72.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9C6CB has a hue of 188.8° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color A9C6CB is cool or warm?

Color A9C6CB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A9C6CB? (For interior and product design)

A9C6CB has an LRV of nearly 53. 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.



Dark Color

#A9C6CB

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #A9C6CB with dark and light Color




Is #A9C6CB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9C6CB 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 #A9C6CB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 198, 203)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.75%
Magenta
2.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(188.82deg, 24.6 %, 72.9 %)

Hue
188.82°
Saturation
24.64 %.
Lightness
72.94 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 47, 51)
Red
21 (8.2%)
Yellow
47 (18.5%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.82°
Saturation
16.75 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 188.82°

W: 66.27 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 47.34

Y : 53.13

Z : 64.26

YXY

Y1 : 53.13

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 22.35%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 53.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.3BG 7.7/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.95

A : -8.65

B : -5.77

CIE-Lch

L : 77.95

C : 10.4

H : 213.71

CIE-Luv

L : 77.95

U : -15.48

V : -7.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.89

A : -11.65

B : -1.24






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A9C6CB


Here are the colors similar to A9C6CB. 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 - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9C6CB.


#ABC7CA
PANTONE 5513 C
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#A3C7D2
PANTONE 551 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#AFCDD7
PANTONE 2204 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9C6CB.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9C6CB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9C6CB.


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A9C6CB


Here are the paint colors similar to A9C6CB. 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.


Behr

Hex color A9C6CB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9C6CB to Behr


#B0C8D0
Gentle Sea (S470-2)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#A6CCD6
Drip (S460-2)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#ACCAD5
Sea Wind (S480-2)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9C6CB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9C6CB to Dunn-Edwards


#ADC5C9
Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#AECAC8
Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A3BFCB
Frozen Tundra (DE 5793)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9C6CB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9C6CB to Valspar


#ABC4CA
Robin's Pride (T623)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#B0C4C8
Bleu Clair (M316)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#AEC7C6
Wild Life (8003-38C)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#ABC3CC
Juliet Blue (M328)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9C6CB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9C6CB to Sherwin Williams


#ADCCD3
Stream (SW 6499)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B0D2D6
Jetstream (SW 6492)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#9FBBC3
French Moire (SW 9056)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9C6CB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9C6CB to Benjamin Moore


#B0C9D0
Blue Stream (1668)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B1C7CB
Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#ADC3C8
Soft Chinchilla (2135-50)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#AECBD4
Blue Bay Marina (1655)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9C6CB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9C6CB to PPG Paints


#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#A0C0BF
Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9C6CB 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



A9C6CB
Pastel Blue*

CBAEA9
Silver Pink*


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 #A9C6CB?

Color that best contrast with #A9C6CB is #CBAEA9, color name is Silver Pink*
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 #A9C6CB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9C6CB is #CBAEA9, color name is Silver Pink*.





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