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HEX A08B79 - #A08B79, RGB(160,139,121) Color


Color Name: Almond Frost*
Hex Color Code: #A08B79
RGB Color Code: RGB(160, 139, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.1%, 24.4%, 37.3%



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What color is A08B79?

The RGB color code for color number #A08B79 is RGB(160, 139, 121). In the RGB color model, #A08B79 has a red value of 160, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 24.4% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.7° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation, and 55.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A08B79 has a hue of 27.7° (degrees), 24.4 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.



Color A08B79 is cool or warm?

Color A08B79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A08B79? (For interior and product design)

A08B79 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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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#A08B79

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Compare LRV 27 of #A08B79 with dark and light Color




Is #A08B79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A08B79 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 #A08B79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(160, 139, 121)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.13%
Yellow
24.38%
Key
37.25%

HSL

HSL(27.69deg, 17.0 %, 55.1 %)

Hue
27.69°
Saturation
17.03 %.
Lightness
55.10 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 97, 78)
Red
72 (28.1%)
Yellow
97 (38.1%)
Blue
78 (30.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.69°
Saturation
24.38 %.
Brightness / Value
62.75 %.

HWB

H: 27.69°

W: 47.45 %

B: 37.25 %

XYZ

X : 27.18

Y : 27.32

Z : 21.93

YXY

Y1 : 27.32

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 37.25%

M : 45.49%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 27.3 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 5.8/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 59.27

A : 4.98

B : 12.54

CIE-Lch

L : 59.27

C : 13.49

H : 68.33

CIE-Luv

L : 59.27

U : 14.19

V : 15.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.27

A : 1.36

B : 11.71






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A08B79

Here are the colors similar to A08B79. 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.

#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A08B79.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A08B79.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A08B79.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A08B79.

#9A887B
PANTONE 8020 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#A2907A
PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A08B79.

#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A08B79

Here are the paint colors similar to A08B79. 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.


Valspar

Hex color A08B79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A08B79 to Valspar

#A28C78
Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#9E8C80
Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A28776
Delta Sandbar (2005-9C)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#98816E
Cavern (V133-5)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A08B79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A08B79 to Sherwin Williams

#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#9C8A79
Tavern Taupe (SW 7508)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#A08E7E
Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A08B79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A08B79 to Benjamin Moore

#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#9D8774
Woodacres (1020)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#978477
Driftwood (2107-40)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A08B79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A08B79 to PPG Paints

#9D8C7C
Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#A0917E
Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#988171
Locomotion (PPG1076-5)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A08B79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A08B79 to Behr

#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#9B856F
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#968374
Dry Brown (N230-5)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A08B79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A08B79 to Dunn-Edwards

#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A08B79 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A08B79 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#A08B79 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



A08B79
Almond Frost*

798EA0
Light Slate Gray*


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 #A08B79?

Color that best contrast with #A08B79 is #798EA0, color name is Light Slate Gray*
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 #A08B79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A08B79 is #798EA0, color name is Light Slate Gray*.





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