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What color is AD9EB8?

The RGB color code for color number #AD9EB8 is RGB(173, 158, 184). In the RGB color model, #AD9EB8 has a red value of 173, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.0% cyan, 14.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 274.6° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD9EB8 has a hue of 274.6° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color AD9EB8 is cool or warm?

Color AD9EB8 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD9EB8? (For interior and product design)

AD9EB8 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.



Dark Color

#AD9EB8

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #AD9EB8 with dark and light Color




Is #AD9EB8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD9EB8 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 #AD9EB8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 158, 184)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.98%
Magenta
14.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(274.62deg, 15.5 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
274.62°
Saturation
15.48 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 55, 68)
Red
42 (16.3%)
Yellow
55 (21.4%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
274.62°
Saturation
14.13 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 274.62°

W: 61.96 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 38.11

Y : 36.8

Z : 50.44

YXY

Y1 : 36.8

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 38.04%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 36.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.1P 6.6/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 67.13

A : 10.4

B : -11.43

CIE-Lch

L : 67.13

C : 15.46

H : 312.3

CIE-Luv

L : 67.13

U : 6.79

V : -18.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.66

A : 5.99

B : -6.84






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AD9EB8


Here are the colors similar to AD9EB8. 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 - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD9EB8.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD9EB8.


#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD9EB8.






Paint color for Hex #AD9EB8


Here are the paint colors similar to AD9EB8. 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 AD9EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD9EB8 to Dunn-Edwards


#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD9EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD9EB8 to Benjamin Moore


#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BDABC2
Lavender Lipstick (2072-50)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color AD9EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD9EB8 to Behr


#B8A3BB
Svelte (M100-3)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AD9EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD9EB8 to Sherwin Williams


#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AD9EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD9EB8 to Valspar


#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD9EB8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD9EB8 to PPG Paints


#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AD9EB8 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



AD9EB8
Pastel Purple*

A9B89E
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 #AD9EB8?

Color that best contrast with #AD9EB8 is #A9B89E, 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 #AD9EB8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD9EB8 is #A9B89E, color name is Laurel Green*.





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