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HEX C79FAE - #C79FAE, RGB(199,159,174) Color


Color Name: Lilac Luster*
Hex Color Code: #C79FAE
RGB Color Code: RGB(199, 159, 174)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.1%, 12.6%, 22.0%



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What color is C79FAE?

The RGB color code for color number #C79FAE is RGB(199, 159, 174). In the RGB color model, #C79FAE has a red value of 199, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 12.6% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 337.5° (degrees), 26.3 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C79FAE has a hue of 337.5° (degrees), 20.1 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color C79FAE is cool or warm?

Color C79FAE is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C79FAE? (For interior and product design)

C79FAE has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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Compare LRV 40 of #C79FAE with dark and light Color




Is #C79FAE Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C79FAE 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 #C79FAE color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 159, 174)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.10%
Yellow
12.56%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(337.5deg, 26.3 %, 70.2 %)

Hue
337.5°
Saturation
26.32 %.
Lightness
70.20 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 58, 55)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
58 (22.9%)
Blue
55 (21.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
337.5°
Saturation
20.10 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 337.5°

W: 62.35 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 43.59

Y : 39.99

Z : 45.47

YXY

Y1 : 39.99

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 37.65%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 40 %

Munsell Color System

7.8RP 6.8/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 69.47

A : 17.2

B : -2.13

CIE-Lch

L : 69.47

C : 17.33

H : 352.93

CIE-Luv

L : 69.47

U : 23.24

V : -6.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.24

A : 12.37

B : 1.64






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C79FAE

Here are the colors similar to C79FAE. 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 - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C79FAE.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C79FAE.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C79FAE.

#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#D7A3AB
PANTONE 693 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#CEA7C2
PANTONE 4079 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C79FAE.

#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C79FAE.

#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C79FAE

Here are the paint colors similar to C79FAE. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C79FAE similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C79FAE to Sherwin Williams

#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#D899B1
Haute Pink (SW 6570)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C79FAE similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C79FAE to Behr

#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#D4A9C3
Heart To Heart (M120-4)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C79FAE similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C79FAE to Valspar

#CDA8BE
Tranquil Dusk (V039-3)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C79FAE similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C79FAE to Dunn-Edwards

#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C79FAE similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C79FAE to Benjamin Moore

#D6ACB8
Damask Rose (2082-50)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#CCAEC5
Angelina (1376)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#D8B2CA
Luscious (1369)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C79FAE similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C79FAE to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 11.58 (88.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C79FAE similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C79FAE to PPG Paints

#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C79FAE 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



C79FAE
Lilac Luster*

9FC7B8
Shelduck 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 #C79FAE?

Color that best contrast with #C79FAE is #9FC7B8, color name is Shelduck 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 #C79FAE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C79FAE is #9FC7B8, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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