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What color is C162A9?

The RGB color code for color number #C162A9 is RGB(193, 98, 169). In the RGB color model, #C162A9 has a red value of 193, a green value of 98, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 49.2% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 315.2° (degrees), 43.4 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C162A9 has a hue of 315.2° (degrees), 49.2 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color C162A9 is cool or warm?

Color C162A9 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C162A9? (For interior and product design)

C162A9 has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#C162A9

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #C162A9 with dark and light Color




Is #C162A9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C162A9 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 #C162A9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(193, 98, 169)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
98 (38.4%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
49.22%
Yellow
12.44%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(315.16deg, 43.4 %, 57.1 %)

Hue
315.16°
Saturation
43.38 %.
Lightness
57.06 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 47, 82)
Red
77 (30.3%)
Yellow
47 (18.3%)
Blue
82 (32.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
315.16°
Saturation
49.22 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 315.16°

W: 38.43 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 33.52

Y : 22.94

Z : 40.2

YXY

Y1 : 22.94

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 24.31%

M : 61.57%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 22.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.5RP 5.3/11

CIE-Lab

L : 55.01

A : 47.19

B : -21.05

CIE-Lch

L : 55.01

C : 51.68

H : 335.97

CIE-Luv

L : 55.01

U : 51

V : -38.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.89

A : 41.12

B : -16.24






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C162A9


Here are the colors similar to C162A9. 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.



#B768A2
Pearly Purple
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C8509B
Mulberry Jam
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#CF71AF
Sky Magenta
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#C154C1
Deep Fuchsia
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C162A9.


#B565A7
PANTONE 2352 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C86BA8
PANTONE 2060 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C6579A
PANTONE 674 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#AF5B97
PANTONE 10188 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C162A9.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C162A9.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C162A9.


#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C162A9.


#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C162A9


Here are the paint colors similar to C162A9. 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 C162A9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C162A9 to Valspar


#C564A0
Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#CF79B1
Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#C86190
Rose Dust (1002-1B)
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#AE668E
Felicia (M202)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C162A9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C162A9 to Dunn-Edwards


#B35E97
Brandywine (DE 5005)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#D15B9B
Crushed Berries (DE 5026)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#C973A2
Deep Carnation (DE 5011)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#A063A1
Royal Pretender (DE 5999)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C162A9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C162A9 to PPG Paints


#AD6EA0
Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#C25A88
Tutti Frutti (PPG17-10)
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C162A9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C162A9 to Behr


#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#CC76A3
Heart Breaker (P120-4)
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#BE5C87
Beauty Queen (P120-5)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)
#A15D8C
Wild Berry (P110-6)
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C162A9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C162A9 to Benjamin Moore


#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 8.06 (91.9% similar)
#D67CB0
Raspberry Mousse (2076-40)
ΔE - 8.35 (91.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C162A9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C162A9 to Sherwin Williams


#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 9.66 (90.3% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 11.13 (88.9% similar)
#937496
Veri Berri (SW 9069)
ΔE - 11.85 (88.2% similar)
#CC617F
Dragon Fruit (SW 6855)
ΔE - 11.91 (88.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C162A9 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



C162A9
Pearly Purple*

62C17A
Emerald 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 #C162A9?

Color that best contrast with #C162A9 is #62C17A, color name is Emerald 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 #C162A9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C162A9 is #62C17A, color name is Emerald Green*.





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