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What color is A1978A?

The RGB color code for color number #A1978A is RGB(161, 151, 138). In the RGB color model, #A1978A has a red value of 161, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.2% magenta, 14.3% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation, and 58.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A1978A has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.



Color A1978A is cool or warm?

Color A1978A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A1978A? (For interior and product design)

A1978A 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.



Dark Color

#A1978A

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #A1978A with dark and light Color




Is #A1978A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A1978A 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 #A1978A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(161, 151, 138)
Red
161 (63.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.21%
Yellow
14.29%
Key
36.86%

HSL

HSL(33.91deg, 10.9 %, 58.6 %)

Hue
33.91°
Saturation
10.90 %.
Lightness
58.63 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 88, 74)
Red
59 (23.0%)
Yellow
88 (34.7%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.91°
Saturation
14.29 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.

HWB

H: 33.91°

W: 54.12 %

B: 36.86 %

XYZ

X : 30.35

Y : 31.55

Z : 28.53

YXY

Y1 : 31.55

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 36.86%

M : 40.78%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 31.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.7Y 6.1/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.97

A : 1.39

B : 8.16

CIE-Lch

L : 62.97

C : 8.28

H : 80.33

CIE-Luv

L : 62.97

U : 6.74

V : 11.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.17

A : -1.83

B : 9.19






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A1978A


Here are the colors similar to A1978A. 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.



#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A1978A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A1978A.


#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#968C83
PANTONE Warm Gray 7 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A1978A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A1978A.


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A1978A.


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A1978A


Here are the paint colors similar to A1978A. 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 A1978A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A1978A to Dunn-Edwards


#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A1978A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A1978A to Benjamin Moore


#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#A29886
Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#A39A88
Downtown (CSP-165)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A1978A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A1978A to Behr


#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#A09482
Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A1978A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A1978A to PPG Paints


#9F9484
Stone Gray (PPG1023-5)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#9C8F83
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A1978A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A1978A to Sherwin Williams


#A8A093
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A1978A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A1978A to Valspar


#A9A191
Gray Silt (6002-1C)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#A79B85
Land of Nod (T589)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A1978A 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



A1978A
Grullo*

8A94A1
Manatee*


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 #A1978A?

Color that best contrast with #A1978A is #8A94A1, color name is Manatee*
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 #A1978A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A1978A is #8A94A1, color name is Manatee*.





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