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What color is 9CA87C?

The RGB color code for color number #9CA87C is RGB(156, 168, 124). In the RGB color model, #9CA87C has a red value of 156, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 26.2% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 76.4° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 57.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9CA87C has a hue of 76.4° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color 9CA87C is cool or warm?

Color 9CA87C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9CA87C? (For interior and product design)

9CA87C has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

#9CA87C

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #9CA87C with dark and light Color




Is #9CA87C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9CA87C 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 #9CA87C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 168, 124)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.14%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
26.19%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(76.36deg, 20.2 %, 57.3 %)

Hue
76.36°
Saturation
20.18 %.
Lightness
57.25 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 105, 69)
Red
53 (20.7%)
Yellow
105 (41.3%)
Blue
69 (27.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
76.36°
Saturation
26.19 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 76.36°

W: 48.63 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 31.35

Y : 36.53

Z : 24.47

YXY

Y1 : 36.53

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 34.12%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 36.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.7GY 6.5/4

CIE-Lab

L : 66.92

A : -11.95

B : 21.38

CIE-Lch

L : 66.92

C : 24.49

H : 119.21

CIE-Luv

L : 66.92

U : -4.96

V : 30.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.44

A : -13.18

B : 18.31






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9CA87C


Here are the colors similar to 9CA87C. 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.



#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#8A9A5B
Moss Green
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9CA87C.


#96A580
PANTONE 4179 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#9CAF88
PANTONE 7494 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#8DA583
PANTONE 10304 C
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#A2A569
PANTONE 5777 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9CA87C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9CA87C.


#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#829B76
BS 16-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)
#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9CA87C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9CA87C.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9CA87C


Here are the paint colors similar to 9CA87C. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9CA87C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9CA87C to Benjamin Moore


#9BAF7B
Grenada Green (432)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#959D6E
Mountain Lane (488)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9CA87C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9CA87C to Sherwin Williams


#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#8FA277
Broccoflower (SW 9039)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#ABB486
Great Green (SW 6430)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#A3B48C
Haven (SW 6437)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9CA87C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9CA87C to Dunn-Edwards


#93A272
Ivy Enchantment (DE 5571)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#9FA36C
Cocktail Olive (DE 5564)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#90A96E
Kale (DE 5585)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9CA87C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9CA87C to Behr


#A2B07E
Fresh Guacamole (M360-5)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#98A76E
Green Plaza (MQ4-43)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#939B71
Alamosa Green (PPU11-04)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9CA87C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9CA87C to Valspar


#93A67F
Frog Prince (V061-4)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#90A372
Cool Green (6001-6B)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A6B483
Gloaming Green (6001-6A)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9CA87C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9CA87C to PPG Paints


#91A673
Luscious Lime (PPG1120-6)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#9EA26B
Golden Grass (PPG1119-6)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#A0A667
Always Apple (PPG1118-5)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#949B64
Leafy Romaine (PPG11-14)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#9CA87C 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



9CA87C
Artichoke*

887CA8
Lavender Purple*


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 #9CA87C?

Color that best contrast with #9CA87C is #887CA8, color name is Lavender Purple*
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 #9CA87C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9CA87C is #887CA8, color name is Lavender Purple*.





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