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HEX AB9FB8 - #AB9FB8, RGB(171,159,184) Color


Color Name: Pastel Purple*
Hex Color Code: #AB9FB8
RGB Color Code: RGB(171, 159, 184)
CMYK Values*: 7.1%, 13.6%, 0.0%, 27.8%



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What color is AB9FB8?

The RGB color code for color number #AB9FB8 is RGB(171, 159, 184). In the RGB color model, #AB9FB8 has a red value of 171, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.1% cyan, 13.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 268.8° (degrees), 15.0 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB9FB8 has a hue of 268.8° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color AB9FB8 is cool or warm?

Color AB9FB8 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #AB9FB8? (For interior and product design)

AB9FB8 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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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#AB9FB8

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #AB9FB8 with dark and light Color




Is #AB9FB8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB9FB8 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 #AB9FB8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 159, 184)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.07%
Magenta
13.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(268.8deg, 15.0 %, 67.3 %)

Hue
268.8°
Saturation
14.97 %.
Lightness
67.25 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 55, 68)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
55 (21.6%)
Blue
68 (26.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
268.8°
Saturation
13.59 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 268.8°

W: 62.35 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 37.84

Y : 36.91

Z : 50.48

YXY

Y1 : 36.91

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 37.65%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 36.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.3P 6.6/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 67.21

A : 9.16

B : -11.32

CIE-Lch

L : 67.21

C : 14.56

H : 308.99

CIE-Luv

L : 67.21

U : 5.15

V : -18.51

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.76

A : 4.86

B : -6.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AB9FB8

Here are the colors similar to AB9FB8. 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.

#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB9FB8.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB9FB8.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB9FB8.

#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AB9FB8

Here are the paint colors similar to AB9FB8. 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 AB9FB8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB9FB8 to Sherwin Williams

#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB9FB8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB9FB8 to Behr

#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#9E90A7
Ancestry Violet (S100-4)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB9FB8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB9FB8 to Dunn-Edwards

#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB9FB8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB9FB8 to Benjamin Moore

#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB9FB8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB9FB8 to Valspar

#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB9FB8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB9FB8 to PPG Paints

#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB9FB8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB9FB8 to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 10.28 (89.7% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 11.47 (88.5% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 11.59 (88.4% similar)
#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 13.61 (86.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB9FB8 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



AB9FB8
Pastel Purple*

ACB89F
Laurel Green*


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 #AB9FB8?

Color that best contrast with #AB9FB8 is #ACB89F, color name is Laurel Green*
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 #AB9FB8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB9FB8 is #ACB89F, color name is Laurel Green*.





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