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What color is C59AB9?

The RGB color code for color number #C59AB9 is RGB(197, 154, 185). In the RGB color model, #C59AB9 has a red value of 197, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 6.1% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 316.7° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C59AB9 has a hue of 316.7° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C59AB9 is cool or warm?

Color C59AB9 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C59AB9? (For interior and product design)

C59AB9 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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#C59AB9

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #C59AB9 with dark and light Color




Is #C59AB9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C59AB9 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 #C59AB9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 154, 185)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
185 (72.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.83%
Yellow
6.09%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(316.74deg, 27.0 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
316.74°
Saturation
27.04 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 50, 60)
Red
45 (17.7%)
Yellow
50 (19.6%)
Blue
60 (23.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
316.74°
Saturation
21.83 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 316.74°

W: 60.39 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 43.34

Y : 38.48

Z : 51.04

YXY

Y1 : 38.48

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 39.61%

Y : 27.45%


LRV

~ 38.5 %

Munsell Color System

2RP 6.7/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 68.38

A : 21.15

B : -9.89

CIE-Lch

L : 68.38

C : 23.35

H : 334.94

CIE-Luv

L : 68.38

U : 23.3

V : -18.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.04

A : 16.14

B : -5.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C59AB9


Here are the colors similar to C59AB9. 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.



#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#CB99C9
Pastel Violet
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C59AB9.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C59AB9.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C59AB9.


#CEA7C2
PANTONE 4079 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C59AB9


Here are the paint colors similar to C59AB9. 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 C59AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C59AB9 to Valspar


#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#CDA8BE
Tranquil Dusk (V039-3)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#DCA2C1
Amelia (V040-3)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#CAA6CF
Plink (4001-10A)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C59AB9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C59AB9 to PPG Paints


#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CC94BE
Moorland Heather (PPG1251-5)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#DBA3CE
Chateau Rose (PPG1252-5)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C59AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C59AB9 to Behr


#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#D4A9C3
Heart To Heart (M120-4)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#C58BBA
Rock Star Pink (P110-4)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C59AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C59AB9 to Benjamin Moore


#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C59AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C59AB9 to Dunn-Edwards


#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#DE96C1
Gumdrop (DE 5010)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C59AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C59AB9 to Sherwin Williams


#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#D899B1
Haute Pink (SW 6570)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C59AB9 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



C59AB9
Lilac*

9AC5A6
Turquoise 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 #C59AB9?

Color that best contrast with #C59AB9 is #9AC5A6, color name is Turquoise 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 #C59AB9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C59AB9 is #9AC5A6, color name is Turquoise Green*.





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