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What color is C9ACE6?

The RGB color code for color number #C9ACE6 is RGB(201, 172, 230). In the RGB color model, #C9ACE6 has a red value of 201, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.6% cyan, 25.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270° (degrees), 53.7 % saturation, and 78.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9ACE6 has a hue of 270° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color C9ACE6 is cool or warm?

Color C9ACE6 is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of #C9ACE6? (For interior and product design)

C9ACE6 has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#C9ACE6

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #C9ACE6 with dark and light Color




Is #C9ACE6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9ACE6 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 #C9ACE6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 172, 230)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.61%
Magenta
25.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(270deg, 53.7 %, 78.8 %)

Hue
270°
Saturation
53.70 %.
Lightness
78.82 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 20, 54)
Red
26 (10.3%)
Yellow
20 (8.0%)
Blue
54 (21.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
270°
Saturation
25.22 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 270°

W: 67.45 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 53.12

Y : 47.64

Z : 81.26

YXY

Y1 : 47.64

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 32.55%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 47.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.2P 7.3/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.59

A : 21.37

B : -25.21

CIE-Lch

L : 74.59

C : 33.05

H : 310.28

CIE-Luv

L : 74.59

U : 11.88

V : -43.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.02

A : 16.61

B : -21.49






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9ACE6


Here are the colors similar to C9ACE6. 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.



#CEACE6
Pastel Indigo
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#C9A0DC
Wisteria
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C9A0DC
Light Lavender
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#D19FE8
Bright Purple Yam
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9ACE6.


#C1A7E2
PANTONE 264 C
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#C0AEE7
PANTONE 942 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C1A0DA
PANTONE 2567 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#CAA2DD
PANTONE 529 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9ACE6.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9ACE6.






Paint color for Hex #C9ACE6


Here are the paint colors similar to C9ACE6. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9ACE6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9ACE6 to Dunn-Edwards


#B9A0D2
Purple Premiere (DE 5969)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#D6B7E2
Pretty Petunia (DE 5989)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#D3A5D6
Favorite Lavender (DE 5997)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9ACE6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9ACE6 to Benjamin Moore


#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#DCACD3
Exotic Fuchsia (2074-50)
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9ACE6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9ACE6 to Behr


#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B7A1CE
Flower Girl (P570-3)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9ACE6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9ACE6 to Valspar


#B99ECD
Purple Gala (4002-10A)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#CAA6CF
Plink (4001-10A)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9ACE6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9ACE6 to PPG Paints


#CFB1D8
Sea Lavender (PPG1250-4)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#C9AFD0
Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 8.12 (91.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9ACE6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9ACE6 to Sherwin Williams


#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9ACE6 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



C9ACE6
Pastel Indigo*

C9E6AC
Pastel Pea 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 #C9ACE6?

Color that best contrast with #C9ACE6 is #C9E6AC, color name is Pastel Pea 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 #C9ACE6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9ACE6 is #C9E6AC, color name is Pastel Pea Green*.





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