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HEX AC9AB0 - #AC9AB0, RGB(172,154,176) Color


Color Name: Pastel Purple*
Hex Color Code: #AC9AB0
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 154, 176)
CMYK Values*: 2.3%, 12.5%, 0.0%, 31.0%



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What color is AC9AB0?

The RGB color code for color number #AC9AB0 is RGB(172, 154, 176). In the RGB color model, #AC9AB0 has a red value of 172, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.3% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 289.1° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC9AB0 has a hue of 289.1° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.



Color AC9AB0 is cool or warm?

Color AC9AB0 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC9AB0? (For interior and product design)

AC9AB0 has an LRV of nearly 35. 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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#AC9AB0

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #AC9AB0 with dark and light Color




Is #AC9AB0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC9AB0 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 #AC9AB0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 154, 176)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.27%
Magenta
12.50%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.98%

HSL

HSL(289.09deg, 12.2 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
289.09°
Saturation
12.22 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 60, 70)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
60 (23.4%)
Blue
70 (27.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
289.09°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Brightness / Value
69.02 %.

HWB

H: 289.09°

W: 60.39 %

B: 30.98 %

XYZ

X : 36.41

Y : 35.02

Z : 45.91

YXY

Y1 : 35.02

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 39.61%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 35 %

Munsell Color System

7.3P 6.4/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 65.76

A : 10.7

B : -9.01

CIE-Lch

L : 65.76

C : 13.98

H : 319.89

CIE-Luv

L : 65.76

U : 8.87

V : -15.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.17

A : 6.26

B : -4.58






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AC9AB0

Here are the colors similar to AC9AB0. 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 - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AC9AB0.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AC9AB0.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AC9AB0.

#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AC9AB0.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AC9AB0.

#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AC9AB0

Here are the paint colors similar to AC9AB0. 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 AC9AB0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC9AB0 to Benjamin Moore

#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC9AB0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC9AB0 to Dunn-Edwards

#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color AC9AB0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC9AB0 to Behr

#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#9E90A7
Ancestry Violet (S100-4)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC9AB0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC9AB0 to Valspar

#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AC9AB0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC9AB0 to Sherwin Williams

#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AC9AB0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC9AB0 to PPG Paints

#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AC9AB0 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AC9AB0 to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 8.56 (91.4% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 10.03 (90.0% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 10.44 (89.6% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 12.74 (87.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC9AB0 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



AC9AB0
Pastel Purple*

9EB09A
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 #AC9AB0?

Color that best contrast with #AC9AB0 is #9EB09A, 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 #AC9AB0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC9AB0 is #9EB09A, color name is Laurel Green*.





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