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HEX AAA8C3 - #AAA8C3, RGB(170,168,195) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #AAA8C3
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 168, 195)
CMYK Values*: 12.8%, 13.8%, 0.0%, 23.5%



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What color is AAA8C3?

The RGB color code for color number #AAA8C3 is RGB(170, 168, 195). In the RGB color model, #AAA8C3 has a red value of 170, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.8% cyan, 13.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 244.4° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AAA8C3 has a hue of 244.4° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color AAA8C3 is cool or warm?

Color AAA8C3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #AAA8C3? (For interior and product design)

AAA8C3 has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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#AAA8C3

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #AAA8C3 with dark and light Color




Is #AAA8C3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AAA8C3 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 #AAA8C3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 168, 195)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
195 (76.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.82%
Magenta
13.85%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(244.44deg, 18.4 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
244.44°
Saturation
18.37 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 49, 65)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
244.44°
Saturation
13.85 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 244.44°

W: 65.88 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 40.43

Y : 40.49

Z : 57.31

YXY

Y1 : 40.49

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 34.12%

Y : 23.53%


LRV

~ 40.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.5PB 6.8/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 69.82

A : 6.13

B : -13.52

CIE-Lch

L : 69.82

C : 14.85

H : 294.38

CIE-Luv

L : 69.82

U : -0.51

V : -21.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.63

A : 2.06

B : -8.86






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AAA8C3

Here are the colors similar to AAA8C3. 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 - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 8.12 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AAA8C3.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AAA8C3.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AAA8C3.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AAA8C3.

#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AAA8C3

Here are the paint colors similar to AAA8C3. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AAA8C3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AAA8C3 to Benjamin Moore

#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#9AA1B9
Dreamy (1425)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AAA8C3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AAA8C3 to Sherwin Williams

#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#A7B2D4
Awesome Violet (SW 6815)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color AAA8C3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AAA8C3 to Behr

#B8B3C8
Bohemianism (S570-3)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#BBAFC1
Courtly Purple (S100-3)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AAA8C3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AAA8C3 to Dunn-Edwards

#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AAA8C3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AAA8C3 to Valspar

#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#98A0C1
Sweet Violet (4002-8A)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#A2AED2
Safe Haven (V037-2)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AAA8C3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AAA8C3 to PPG Paints

#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AAA8C3 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AAA8C3 to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 11.69 (88.3% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 12.61 (87.4% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 13.08 (86.9% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 13.25 (86.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#AAA8C3 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



AAA8C3
Pastel Lilac*

C1C3A8
Dark Beige*


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 #AAA8C3?

Color that best contrast with #AAA8C3 is #C1C3A8, color name is Dark Beige*
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 #AAA8C3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AAA8C3 is #C1C3A8, color name is Dark Beige*.





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