1. blues
2. light-neutrals
3. Dull Lavender

Color Dull Lavender blue (#a899e6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dull Lavender blue (#a899e6):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Dull Lavender / #a899e6

The HTML HEX code is #a899e6. The corresponding color name is "Dull Lavender". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 168%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 230%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 27%, Magenta (M): 33%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 10%. In the HSL color space, #a899e6 has a hue of 252°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 75%. The HSV representation is 252° for hue, 33% for saturation, and 90% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 67, a* (green to red) = 22, and b* (blue to yellow) = -37. The XYZ representation is X: 42, Y: 37, Z: 80. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6520, U (chrominance) = 0.1230, and V (chrominance) = 0.0060.

The decimal value of the color is 11049446. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #9999FF. Variations of the colour are #EEEAFA for a 20% lighter version and #6246D2 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a899e6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 24346 Kelvin (24346K).

The approximate wavelength of #a899e6 is around 462.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dull Lavender (Hex: #a899e6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dull Lavender (#a899e6) is a dusky pastel color that resembles the delicate petals of a faded lilac flower. Its subtle purple hue is reminiscent of a serene twilight sky, just before the stars begin to twinkle. This color evokes a sense of tranquility and calmness, like a gentle breeze rustling through a lavender field. It shares similarities with the softness of a worn-out cotton candy, adding a touch of sweetness to its muted character. Dull Lavenders elegance can be likened to the understated beauty of vintage porcelain, evoking a sense of nostalgia and grace.

Tints and Shades of #a899e6 HEX color (Dull Lavender)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #a899e6, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E9E6F9
• #D4CCF3
• #BEB3EC
• #a899e6
• #7E73AD
• #544D73
• #2A263A
• #000000

Tones of Dull Lavender (#a899e6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a899e6, #988fbd is the less saturated color, while #a899e6 is the most saturated one.

• #988fbd
• #9c92c7
• #a094d2
• #a497dc
• #a899e6
• #55488a
• #4e3f8b
• #46368d
• #3f2c8e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a899e6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a899e6; }

.text {color:#a899e6;}

.background {background-color:#a899e6;}

.border {border:1px solid #a899e6;}