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HEX 9B8A4E - #9B8A4E, RGB(155,138,78) Color


Color Name: Dark Tan*
Hex Color Code: #9B8A4E
RGB Color Code: RGB(155, 138, 78)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.0%, 49.7%, 39.2%



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What color is 9B8A4E?

The RGB color code for color number #9B8A4E is RGB(155, 138, 78). In the RGB color model, #9B8A4E has a red value of 155, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.0% magenta, 49.7% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.8° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9B8A4E has a hue of 46.8° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 9B8A4E is cool or warm?

Color 9B8A4E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9B8A4E? (For interior and product design)

9B8A4E has an LRV of nearly 26. 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.



Dark Color

#9B8A4E

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #9B8A4E with dark and light Color




Is #9B8A4E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9B8A4E 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 #9B8A4E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 138, 78)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.97%
Yellow
49.68%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(46.75deg, 33.0 %, 45.7 %)

Hue
46.75°
Saturation
33.05 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 129, 78)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Yellow
129 (50.4%)
Blue
78 (30.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.75°
Saturation
49.68 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 46.75°

W: 30.59 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 23.98

Y : 25.7

Z : 10.9

YXY

Y1 : 25.7

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 45.88%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 25.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.2Y 5.6/5

CIE-Lab

L : 57.75

A : -1.93

B : 34.27

CIE-Lch

L : 57.75

C : 34.33

H : 93.22

CIE-Luv

L : 57.75

U : 14.36

V : 41.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.69

A : -4.26

B : 22.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9B8A4E

Here are the colors similar to 9B8A4E. 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.

#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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Old Moss Green
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 10.10 (89.9% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 10.62 (89.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9B8A4E.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9B8A4E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9B8A4E.

#998542
PANTONE 4505 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#A28D5B
PANTONE 8383 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#8F7E35
PANTONE 7768 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#89813D
PANTONE 5825 C
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9B8A4E.

#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9B8A4E.

#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #9B8A4E

Here are the paint colors similar to 9B8A4E. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 9B8A4E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9B8A4E to PPG Paints

#9D8A50
Safari Scene (PPG11-06)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#8E824E
Gobbledygook (PPG11-07)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#8C8449
Frog's Legs (PPG1116-7)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#8D8752
Bronze Green (PPG1114-6)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9B8A4E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9B8A4E to Benjamin Moore

#958649
G.I. Green (2149-20)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#9D8752
Thyme (2148-20)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#9D8246
Brazen (259)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#918659
Savannah Shade (525)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9B8A4E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9B8A4E to Behr

#93834B
Lucky Bamboo (PPU9-02)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#958D45
Retro Avocado (PPU9-03)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#928459
Dash Of Oregano (S330-6)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#8B8757
Fertile Green (S340-6)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9B8A4E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9B8A4E to Sherwin Williams

#9C9152
Tupelo Tree (SW 6417)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#8D844D
Rural Green (SW 6418)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9B8A4E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9B8A4E to Dunn-Edwards

#95863C
Eden Prairie (DE 5461)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#938A43
Cider Mill (DE 5510)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#8E824A
Shaded Glen (DE 5503)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#9A8D3F
Jalapeňo (DE 5489)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9B8A4E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9B8A4E to Valspar

#98895D
Rolling Prairie (6007-4B)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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Marsh Grass (8003-24G)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#8A7C52
Mountain Olive (6007-4C)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#897A4D
Grassy Cliff (8004-22F)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9B8A4E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9B8A4E to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 11.07 (88.9% similar)
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Treron (292)
ΔE - 12.89 (87.1% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 14.43 (85.6% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 14.52 (85.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#9B8A4E 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



9B8A4E
Dark Tan*

4E5F9B
Medium Sapphire*


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 #9B8A4E?

Color that best contrast with #9B8A4E is #4E5F9B, color name is Medium Sapphire*
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 #9B8A4E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9B8A4E is #4E5F9B, color name is Medium Sapphire*.





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