#A98ACF Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #A98ACF Color?
The color name of hex code #A98ACF is African Violet. The RGB values are (169, 138, 207) which means it is composed of
33% red, 27% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:33 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A98ACF has a hue of 267°, 33% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #A98ACF Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (169, 138, 207) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 33%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (267°, 33%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #567530 [Dark Olive Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2073 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #B0CF8A [Sage] |
| #A98ACF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C3C3C3 |
Hex #A98ACF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A98ACF is #B0CF8A which is called Sage. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A98ACF color is offered by #B0CF8A. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #A98ACF are #CC8ACF and #8A8ECF, called Light Grayish Magenta and Ceil, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A98ACF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A98ACF are #CFCC8A (Medium Spring Bud) and #8ECF8A (Dark Sea Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#A98ACF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CFA98A (Tan) and #8ACFA9 (Eton Blue) along with #A98ACF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #A98ACF has #CFA98A (Tan), #B0CF8A (Sage) and #8AB0CF (Dark Sky Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A98ACF contains #CF8A8E (Puce), #B0CF8A (Sage) and #8ACFCC (Middle Blue Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #A98ACF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A98ACF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of A98ACF Color
Tints
BAA1D9- C3ADDD
- CBB9E2
- D4C5E7
- DDD0EC
- E5DCF1
- EEE8F5
- F6F3FA
Tones
- A188BF
- 9D87B7
- 9986AF
- 9585A8
- 9084A0
- 8C8398
- 888290
- 848188
Shades
- 876EA6
- 766191
- 65537C
- 554568
- 443753
- 33293E
- 221C29
- 110E15
#A98ACF Color Patterns
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#A98ACF Honeycomb Pattern
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#A98ACF Leaves Pattern
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#A98ACF Houndstooth Pattern
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#A98ACF Trellis Pattern
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#A98ACF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
