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HEX AC9997 - #AC9997, RGB(172,153,151) Color


Color Name: Silver Pink*
Hex Color Code: #AC9997
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 153, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.0%, 12.2%, 32.5%



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What color is AC9997?

The RGB color code for color number #AC9997 is RGB(172, 153, 151). In the RGB color model, #AC9997 has a red value of 172, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.0% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC9997 has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color AC9997 is cool or warm?

Color AC9997 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC9997? (For interior and product design)

AC9997 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#AC9997

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #AC9997 with dark and light Color




Is #AC9997 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC9997 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 #AC9997 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 153, 151)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.05%
Yellow
12.21%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(5.71deg, 11.2 %, 63.3 %)

Hue
5.71°
Saturation
11.23 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 78, 68)
Red
54 (21.3%)
Yellow
78 (30.4%)
Blue
68 (26.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
5.71°
Saturation
12.21 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 5.71°

W: 59.22 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 33.99

Y : 33.79

Z : 34.01

YXY

Y1 : 33.79

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 40.00%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.1YR 6.3/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 64.79

A : 6.65

B : 3.6

CIE-Lch

L : 64.79

C : 7.57

H : 28.42

CIE-Luv

L : 64.79

U : 11.51

V : 3.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.13

A : 2.66

B : 6






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AC9997

Here are the colors similar to AC9997. 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.

#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 8.16 (91.8% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 8.59 (91.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AC9997.

#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A48C89
PANTONE 4089 C
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#BCA5A6
PANTONE 4086 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AC9997.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AC9997.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AC9997.

#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AC9997.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AC9997

Here are the paint colors similar to AC9997. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC9997 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC9997 to Dunn-Edwards

#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AC9997 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC9997 to Sherwin Williams

#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color AC9997 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC9997 to Behr

#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#A38B89
Cameo Rose (PPU17-15)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B7A8A8
Object Of Desire (MQ1-36)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC9997 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC9997 to Valspar

#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AC9997 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC9997 to Benjamin Moore

#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AC9997 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AC9997 to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AC9997 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC9997 to PPG Paints

#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC9997 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



AC9997
Silver Pink*

97AAAC
Pewter Blue*


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 #AC9997?

Color that best contrast with #AC9997 is #97AAAC, color name is Pewter Blue*
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 #AC9997?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC9997 is #97AAAC, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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