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HEX 9CAF88 - #9CAF88, RGB(156,175,136) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #9CAF88
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 175, 136)
CMYK Values*: 10.9%, 0.0%, 22.3%, 31.4%






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What color is 9CAF88?

The RGB color code for color number #9CAF88 is RGB(156, 175, 136). In the RGB color model, #9CAF88 has a red value of 156, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 22.3% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 89.2° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9CAF88 has a hue of 89.2° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color 9CAF88 is cool or warm?

Color 9CAF88 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9CAF88? (For interior and product design)

9CAF88 has an LRV of nearly 40. 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.



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#9CAF88

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #9CAF88 with dark and light Color




Is #9CAF88 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9CAF88 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 #9CAF88 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 175, 136)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.86%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
22.29%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(89.23deg, 19.6 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
89.23°
Saturation
19.60 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 98, 66)
Red
45 (17.8%)
Yellow
98 (38.5%)
Blue
66 (26.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
89.23°
Saturation
22.29 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 89.23°

W: 53.33 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 33.48

Y : 39.51

Z : 29.15

YXY

Y1 : 39.51

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 31.37%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 39.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.4GY 6.8/4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.12

A : -13.75

B : 17.85

CIE-Lch

L : 69.12

C : 22.53

H : 127.61

CIE-Luv

L : 69.12

U : -9.1

V : 26.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.85

A : -14.9

B : 16.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9CAF88


Here are the colors similar to 9CAF88. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#83A389
Catnip Green
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9CAF88.


#8EAE81
PANTONE 4206 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#8DA583
PANTONE 10304 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#8CAC89
PANTONE 2262 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9CAF88.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9CAF88.


#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#85B582
BS 14-C-35 - Breamer
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#829B76
BS 16-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9CAF88.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9CAF88.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9CAF88


Here are the paint colors similar to 9CAF88. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9CAF88 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9CAF88 to Sherwin Williams


#A3B48C
Haven (SW 6437)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#98B092
Nurture Green (SW 6451)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#9DB682
Mesclun Green (SW 6724)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#8BA97F
Lounge Green (SW 6444)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9CAF88 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9CAF88 to Benjamin Moore


#A3B692
Seedling (AF-450)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#9BAF7B
Grenada Green (432)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#93A58C
Greenwich Village (445)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9CAF88 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9CAF88 to Valspar


#A0B692
Rolling Glen (5007-5C)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#93A67F
Frog Prince (V061-4)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#9FB683
Bavarian Hops (V060-4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#A6B483
Gloaming Green (6001-6A)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9CAF88 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9CAF88 to Dunn-Edwards


#99B090
Cloistered Garden (DET 523)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#98B489
Mistletoe Kiss (DE 5620)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#95B388
Foliage (DE 5612)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9CAF88 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9CAF88 to Behr


#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#91AD8A
Flora Green (MQ6-46)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A2B07E
Fresh Guacamole (M360-5)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#99B792
Brookview (M400-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9CAF88 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9CAF88 to PPG Paints


#91AF88
Pear Cactus (PPG1130-5)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#91A673
Luscious Lime (PPG1120-6)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#89B386
Chatty Cricket (PPG1131-5)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#9CAF88 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



9CAF88
Laurel Green*

9B88AF
Glossy Grape*


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 #9CAF88?

Color that best contrast with #9CAF88 is #9B88AF, color name is Glossy Grape*
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 #9CAF88?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9CAF88 is #9B88AF, color name is Glossy Grape*.





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