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What color is A16C3C?

The RGB color code for color number #A16C3C is RGB(161, 108, 60). In the RGB color model, #A16C3C has a red value of 161, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.9% magenta, 62.7% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.5° (degrees), 45.7 % saturation, and 43.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A16C3C has a hue of 28.5° (degrees), 62.7 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.



Color A16C3C is cool or warm?

Color A16C3C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A16C3C? (For interior and product design)

A16C3C has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#A16C3C

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #A16C3C with dark and light Color




Is #A16C3C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A16C3C 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 #A16C3C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(161, 108, 60)
Red
161 (63.1%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.92%
Yellow
62.73%
Key
36.86%

HSL

HSL(28.51deg, 45.7 %, 43.3 %)

Hue
28.51°
Saturation
45.70 %.
Lightness
43.33 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 125, 81)
Red
119 (46.7%)
Yellow
125 (48.8%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.51°
Saturation
62.73 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.

HWB

H: 28.51°

W: 23.53 %

B: 36.86 %

XYZ

X : 20.88

Y : 18.63

Z : 6.77

YXY

Y1 : 18.63

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 36.86%

M : 57.65%

Y : 76.47%


LRV

~ 18.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.1YR 4.9/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 50.25

A : 16.12

B : 34.99

CIE-Lch

L : 50.25

C : 38.52

H : 65.27

CIE-Luv

L : 50.25

U : 40.9

V : 35.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.16

A : 10.81

B : 20.91






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A16C3C


Here are the colors similar to A16C3C. 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.



#976638
Dark Buff
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#966D33
Dark Gold
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A16C3C.


#9E6A38
PANTONE 7574 C
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#A77040
PANTONE 10140 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#9E6E45
PANTONE 4261 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#A26632
PANTONE 10141 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A16C3C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A16C3C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A16C3C.


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A16C3C.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#A15904
BS 06-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A16C3C


Here are the paint colors similar to A16C3C. 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.


Behr

Hex color A16C3C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A16C3C to Behr


#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#9E6E43
Desert Clay (S250-6)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#9C6C37
Curry Powder (PPU6-01)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#956841
Gilded Glamour (MQ2-06)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A16C3C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A16C3C to Valspar


#99693B
Earth-Friendly (T506)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#966938
Horsing Around (V089-5)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#9A6944
Chestnut Beach (3002-7A)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#976B38
Buddy Buddy (V051-6)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A16C3C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A16C3C to Dunn-Edwards


#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A16C3C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A16C3C to PPG Paints


#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#996F45
Apple Butter (PPG15-02)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#97653C
Ginger (PPG1082-7)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A16C3C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A16C3C to Benjamin Moore


#9F7247
Tawny (2161-20)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#9C6E49
Runyon Canyon Tan (1140)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#966B41
Coppertone (2161-10)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A16C3C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A16C3C to Sherwin Williams


#946E48
El Caramelo (SW 9106)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#A16C3C 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



A16C3C
Dark Buff*

3C71A1
Bice Blue*


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 #A16C3C?

Color that best contrast with #A16C3C is #3C71A1, color name is Bice Blue*
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 #A16C3C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A16C3C is #3C71A1, color name is Bice Blue*.





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