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HEX 9E9C77 - #9E9C77, RGB(158,156,119) Color


Color Name: Artichoke*
Hex Color Code: #9E9C77
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 156, 119)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.3%, 24.7%, 38.0%



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What color is 9E9C77?

The RGB color code for color number #9E9C77 is RGB(158, 156, 119). In the RGB color model, #9E9C77 has a red value of 158, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.3% magenta, 24.7% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9E9C77 has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 24.7 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.



Color 9E9C77 is cool or warm?

Color 9E9C77 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9E9C77? (For interior and product design)

9E9C77 has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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Compare LRV 32 of #9E9C77 with dark and light Color




Is #9E9C77 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9E9C77 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 #9E9C77 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 156, 119)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
119 (46.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.27%
Yellow
24.68%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(56.92deg, 16.7 %, 54.3 %)

Hue
56.92°
Saturation
16.74 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 105, 72)
Red
62 (24.2%)
Yellow
105 (41.1%)
Blue
72 (28.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.92°
Saturation
24.68 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 56.92°

W: 46.67 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 29.32

Y : 32.38

Z : 22.16

YXY

Y1 : 32.38

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 38.82%

Y : 53.33%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.8GY 6.2/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 63.65

A : -5.5

B : 19.7

CIE-Lch

L : 63.65

C : 20.45

H : 105.6

CIE-Luv

L : 63.65

U : 3.19

V : 27.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.9

A : -7.6

B : 16.74






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9E9C77

Here are the colors similar to 9E9C77. 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 - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#8A9A5B
Moss Green
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9E9C77.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9E9C77.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9E9C77.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9E9C77.

#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#979279
PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#8F967D
PANTONE 8340 C
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#899064
PANTONE 5773 C
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9E9C77.

#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #9E9C77

Here are the paint colors similar to 9E9C77. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9E9C77 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9E9C77 to Dunn-Edwards

#9D9C7E
Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#90926F
Desert Sage (DET 505)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#93977F
Fair Spring (DE 6264)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9E9C77 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9E9C77 to Sherwin Williams

#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#989A82
Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9E9C77 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9E9C77 to Benjamin Moore

#969A72
Misted Fern (482)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#949476
Thayer Green (CSP-825)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#959D6E
Mountain Lane (488)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9E9C77 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9E9C77 to Valspar

#95976D
Curly Grass (V059-5)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#8F9073
Blanched Thyme (6001-4A)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#8B9476
Leafy Rise (5007-4A)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9E9C77 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9E9C77 to PPG Paints

#909373
Hemlock (PPG1125-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#92987D
Cavern Moss (PPG1124-5)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9E9C77 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9E9C77 to Behr

#939B71
Alamosa Green (PPU11-04)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#95987E
Milkweed Pod (S380-5)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9E9C77 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9E9C77 to Farrow & Ball

#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 8.21 (91.8% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 8.73 (91.3% similar)
#9A9F94
Pigeon (25)
ΔE - 9.47 (90.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#9E9C77 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



9E9C77
Artichoke*

77799E
Rhythm*


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 #9E9C77?

Color that best contrast with #9E9C77 is #77799E, color name is Rhythm*
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 #9E9C77?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9E9C77 is #77799E, color name is Rhythm*.





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