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What color is AF8CA8?

The RGB color code for color number #AF8CA8 is RGB(175, 140, 168). In the RGB color model, #AF8CA8 has a red value of 175, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.0% magenta, 4.0% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 312° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AF8CA8 has a hue of 312° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color AF8CA8 is cool or warm?

Color AF8CA8 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AF8CA8? (For interior and product design)

AF8CA8 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#AF8CA8

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #AF8CA8 with dark and light Color




Is #AF8CA8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AF8CA8 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 #AF8CA8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 140, 168)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.00%
Yellow
4.00%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(312deg, 17.9 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
312°
Saturation
17.95 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 62, 74)
Red
55 (21.7%)
Yellow
62 (24.2%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
312°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 312°

W: 54.90 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 34.13

Y : 30.7

Z : 41.17

YXY

Y1 : 30.7

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 45.10%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 30.7 %

Munsell Color System

1RP 6.1/4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.25

A : 18.08

B : -9.71

CIE-Lch

L : 62.25

C : 20.52

H : 331.76

CIE-Luv

L : 62.25

U : 18.61

V : -17.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.41

A : 12.98

B : -5.28






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AF8CA8


Here are the colors similar to AF8CA8. 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.



#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AF8CA8.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AF8CA8.


#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#A38BA8
PANTONE 10208 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#BB85AB
PANTONE 2058 C
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AF8CA8.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AF8CA8.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AF8CA8.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AF8CA8


Here are the paint colors similar to AF8CA8. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color AF8CA8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AF8CA8 to PPG Paints


#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AF8CA8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AF8CA8 to Sherwin Williams


#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AF8CA8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AF8CA8 to Benjamin Moore


#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#AA7FA5
Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color AF8CA8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AF8CA8 to Behr


#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A7819D
Amazonian Orchid (M110-5)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AF8CA8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AF8CA8 to Valspar


#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A27E9C
Pink Plumeria (P002)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AF8CA8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AF8CA8 to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#B079A7
Victorian Violet (DE 6005)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#AF8CA8 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



AF8CA8
Glossy Grape*

8CAF93
Catnip 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 #AF8CA8?

Color that best contrast with #AF8CA8 is #8CAF93, color name is Catnip 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 #AF8CA8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AF8CA8 is #8CAF93, color name is Catnip Green*.





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