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HEX AF979F - #AF979F, RGB(175,151,159) Color


Color Name: Lilac Luster*
Hex Color Code: #AF979F
RGB Color Code: RGB(175, 151, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.7%, 9.1%, 31.4%



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What color is AF979F?

The RGB color code for color number #AF979F is RGB(175, 151, 159). In the RGB color model, #AF979F has a red value of 175, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.7% magenta, 9.1% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 340° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AF979F has a hue of 340° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color AF979F is cool or warm?

Color AF979F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AF979F? (For interior and product design)

AF979F has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#AF979F

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Compare LRV 34 of #AF979F with dark and light Color




Is #AF979F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AF979F 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 #AF979F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 151, 159)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.71%
Yellow
9.14%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(340deg, 13.0 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
340°
Saturation
13.04 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 71, 68)
Red
53 (20.7%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
68 (26.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
340°
Saturation
13.71 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 340°

W: 59.22 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 35

Y : 33.75

Z : 37.47

YXY

Y1 : 33.75

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 40.78%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.3R 6.3/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 64.76

A : 10.27

B : -0.91

CIE-Lch

L : 64.76

C : 10.31

H : 354.96

CIE-Luv

L : 64.76

U : 13.77

V : -3.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.1

A : 5.88

B : 2.43






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AF979F

Here are the colors similar to AF979F. 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.

#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AF979F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AF979F.

#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AF979F.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AF979F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AF979F.

#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AF979F

Here are the paint colors similar to AF979F. 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.


Valspar

Hex color AF979F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AF979F to Valspar

#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AF979F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AF979F to Dunn-Edwards

#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AF979F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AF979F to Sherwin Williams

#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AF979F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AF979F to PPG Paints

#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#AB9B9C
Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color AF979F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AF979F to Behr

#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#A39699
Heather Plume (PPU17-13)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#B09F9E
Violet Vista (HDC-CT-18)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AF979F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AF979F to Benjamin Moore

#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#B1A2A4
Mauve Desert (2113-50)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AF979F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AF979F to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 9.38 (90.6% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 10.31 (89.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#AF979F 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



AF979F
Lilac Luster*

97AFA7
Morning Sky Blue*


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 #AF979F?

Color that best contrast with #AF979F is #97AFA7, color name is Morning Sky Blue*
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 #AF979F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AF979F is #97AFA7, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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