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What color is AE286C?

The RGB color code for color number #AE286C is RGB(174, 40, 108). In the RGB color model, #AE286C has a red value of 174, a green value of 40, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 77.0% magenta, 37.9% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 329.6° (degrees), 62.6 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AE286C has a hue of 329.6° (degrees), 77.0 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AE286C is cool or warm?

Color AE286C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AE286C? (For interior and product design)

AE286C has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

#AE286C

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #AE286C with dark and light Color




Is #AE286C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AE286C 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 #AE286C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 40, 108)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
40 (15.7%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
77.01%
Yellow
37.93%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(329.55deg, 62.6 %, 42.0 %)

Hue
329.55°
Saturation
62.62 %.
Lightness
41.96 %.

RYB

RYB(143, 63, 102)
Red
143 (56.1%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
329.55°
Saturation
77.01 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 329.55°

W: 15.69 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 20.92

Y : 11.6

Z : 15.32

YXY

Y1 : 11.6

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 84.31%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 11.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.5RP 3.9/12.6

CIE-Lab

L : 40.57

A : 58.05

B : -6.49

CIE-Lch

L : 40.57

C : 58.41

H : 353.62

CIE-Luv

L : 40.57

U : 78.89

V : -18.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.06

A : 50.05

B : -2.84






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AE286C


Here are the colors similar to AE286C. 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.



#9F2B68
Amaranth Deep Purple
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A63A79
Maximum Red Purple
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#A50B5E
Jazzberry jam
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#B03060
Rich Maroon
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AE286C.


#AE2573
PANTONE 675 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#A12E64
PANTONE 8085 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#A83D72
PANTONE 7647 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AA0061
PANTONE 227 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AE286C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AE286C.


#9C326B
RAL 350 40 50 - Madder Red
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#A12D5D
RAL 360 40 50 - Parlour Red
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#9B365E
RAL 360 40 45 - Cardinal Red
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#95396A
RAL 350 40 45 - Powder Red
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AE286C.


#BC4077
RAL 4010 - Telemagenta
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#903373
RAL 4006 - Traffic Purple
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AE286C


Here are the paint colors similar to AE286C. 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 AE286C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AE286C to Benjamin Moore


#AB3162
Gypsy Pink (2077-20)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#A0365F
Royal Flush (2076-20)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#9E3F62
Berry Fizz (CSP-440)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#B4447B
Crushed Berries (2076-30)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AE286C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AE286C to Dunn-Edwards


#B7386E
Fiery Fuchsia (DEA 101)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BA417B
Razzle Dazzle (DE 5027)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#96466A
Deep Magenta (DE 5013)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#B14566
Sangria (DE 5041)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AE286C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AE286C to Sherwin Williams


#953D68
Dynamo (SW 6841)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#92345B
Forward Fuchsia (SW 6842)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#AC4362
Hot (SW 6843)
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AE286C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AE286C to PPG Paints


#AB446B
Fuchsia Flock (PPG1182-7)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#A54976
Cerise (PPG17-11)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#953D55
Magenta (PPG1050-7)
ΔE - 8.21 (91.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AE286C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AE286C to Valspar


#8C2D60
Magenta Manicure (V003-3)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#AC4B7E
Pink Pizzazz (8001-3G)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#B7476E
Very Berry (1002-1A)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color AE286C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AE286C to Behr


#B24E76
Diva Glam (P120-6)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)
#944A63
Glitterati (P120-7)
ΔE - 8.33 (91.7% similar)
#91507B
Xoxo (P110-7)
ΔE - 9.50 (90.5% similar)
#97495A
Haitian Flower (PPU1-16)
ΔE - 9.89 (90.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#AE286C 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



AE286C
Amaranth Deep Purple*

28AE6A
Medium Sea 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 #AE286C?

Color that best contrast with #AE286C is #28AE6A, color name is Medium Sea 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 #AE286C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AE286C is #28AE6A, color name is Medium Sea Green*.





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