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HEX AEA9C9 - #AEA9C9, RGB(174,169,201) Color


Color Name: Pastel Lilac*
Hex Color Code: #AEA9C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 169, 201)
CMYK Values*: 13.4%, 15.9%, 0.0%, 21.2%



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What color is AEA9C9?

The RGB color code for color number #AEA9C9 is RGB(174, 169, 201). In the RGB color model, #AEA9C9 has a red value of 174, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.4% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 249.4° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AEA9C9 has a hue of 249.4° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color AEA9C9 is cool or warm?

Color AEA9C9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #AEA9C9? (For interior and product design)

AEA9C9 has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#AEA9C9

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #AEA9C9 with dark and light Color




Is #AEA9C9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AEA9C9 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 #AEA9C9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 169, 201)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.43%
Magenta
15.92%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(249.38deg, 22.9 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
249.38°
Saturation
22.86 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 44, 63)
Red
33 (12.7%)
Yellow
44 (17.2%)
Blue
63 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
249.38°
Saturation
15.92 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 249.38°

W: 66.27 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 42.19

Y : 41.59

Z : 61.06

YXY

Y1 : 41.59

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 33.73%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 41.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.5PB 6.9/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 70.59

A : 8.17

B : -15.64

CIE-Lch

L : 70.59

C : 17.65

H : 297.59

CIE-Luv

L : 70.59

U : 0.79

V : -25.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.49

A : 3.9

B : -10.99






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AEA9C9

Here are the colors similar to AEA9C9. 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.

#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AEA9C9.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AEA9C9.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AEA9C9.

#B8ABD0
PANTONE 4120 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#B1A2CA
PANTONE 2099 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B6B8DC
PANTONE 7444 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AEA9C9.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AEA9C9

Here are the paint colors similar to AEA9C9. 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 AEA9C9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AEA9C9 to Benjamin Moore

#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#AFAFCB
Enchanted (2070-50)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AEA9C9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AEA9C9 to Sherwin Williams

#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color AEA9C9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AEA9C9 to Behr

#AAABC8
Wisteria Blue (M550-4)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BCB3CF
Grape Hyacinth (M560-3)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#AAB0D4
Lavender Wash (MQ4-30)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AEA9C9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AEA9C9 to Valspar

#B9AECC
Orchid House (1001-6A)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#A6ABC6
Purple Freedom (4002-7C)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AEA9C9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AEA9C9 to PPG Paints

#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#C2B1C8
Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AEA9C9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AEA9C9 to Dunn-Edwards

#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AEA9C9 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AEA9C9 to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 12.71 (87.3% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 13.36 (86.6% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 13.67 (86.3% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 14.43 (85.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#AEA9C9 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



AEA9C9
Pastel Lilac*

C4C9A9
Dark Cream*


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 #AEA9C9?

Color that best contrast with #AEA9C9 is #C4C9A9, color name is Dark Cream*
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 #AEA9C9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AEA9C9 is #C4C9A9, color name is Dark Cream*.





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