Information about #A99CF2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A99CF2 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with High Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(169, 156, 242) (66.3% red, 61.2% green, 94.9% blue), or CMYK 29 / 34 / 0 / 5 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A99CF2 is a vivid, lively blue that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Dull Lavender (#A899E6). Slightly further away sit Very Light Persian Blue (#AA9EFF) and Nanoc The Mighty Evil Pig (#AAA4E3).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(169, 156, 242)), which gives #A99CF2 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.4:1. #A99CF2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A99CF2 color variations

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#A99CF2 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A99CF2

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A99CF2
  • RGB169, 156, 242
  • CMYK29, 34, 0, 5
  • HSL249°, 77%, 78%
  • HSL Precise249.07°, 76.786%, 78.039%
  • HSV249°, 36%, 95%
  • HSB249°, 36%, 95%
  • HEX IDA99CF2
  • DECIMAL ID11115762
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB94.9%
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