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What color is A26A42?

The RGB color code for color number #A26A42 is RGB(162, 106, 66). In the RGB color model, #A26A42 has a red value of 162, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 59.3% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A26A42 has a hue of 25° (degrees), 59.3 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



Color A26A42 is cool or warm?

Color A26A42 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A26A42? (For interior and product design)

A26A42 has an LRV of nearly 18. 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.



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#A26A42

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #A26A42 with dark and light Color




Is #A26A42 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A26A42 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 #A26A42 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(162, 106, 66)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.57%
Yellow
59.26%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(25deg, 42.1 %, 44.7 %)

Hue
25°
Saturation
42.11 %.
Lightness
44.71 %.

RYB

RYB(118, 119, 82)
Red
118 (46.3%)
Yellow
119 (46.8%)
Blue
82 (32.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25°
Saturation
59.26 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 25°

W: 25.88 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 21.04

Y : 18.38

Z : 7.59

YXY

Y1 : 18.38

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 36.47%

M : 58.43%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 18.4 %

Munsell Color System

6.5YR 4.8/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 49.96

A : 18.15

B : 31.4

CIE-Lch

L : 49.96

C : 36.27

H : 59.96

CIE-Luv

L : 49.96

U : 42.53

V : 32.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.88

A : 12.55

B : 19.51






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A26A42


Here are the colors similar to A26A42. 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.



#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A26A42.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A26A42.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A26A42.


#A77040
PANTONE 10140 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#AC6E4A
PANTONE 4263 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A26632
PANTONE 10141 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A9714F
PANTONE 4262 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A26A42.


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A26A42


Here are the paint colors similar to A26A42. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A26A42 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A26A42 to Benjamin Moore


#A3673E
Masada (AF-220)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#9C6E49
Runyon Canyon Tan (1140)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#986E4F
Penny (2163-30)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A26A42 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A26A42 to PPG Paints


#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#A66E49
Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#9F6949
Foxfire Brown (PPG1069-6)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#9F7250
Cinnamon Twist (PPG1081-6)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A26A42 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A26A42 to Valspar


#9A6944
Chestnut Beach (3002-7A)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#9E633E
Pale Cordovan (3010-7)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#A36343
Borneo (M124)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B66C42
Flamenco (P046)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color A26A42 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A26A42 to Behr


#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#9E6E43
Desert Clay (S250-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#986B4D
Toasted Bagel (S230-7)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A26A42 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A26A42 to Dunn-Edwards


#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A26A42 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A26A42 to Sherwin Williams


#A56C4A
Brandywine (SW 7710)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A26A42 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



A26A42
Windsor Tan*

427AA2
Steel 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 #A26A42?

Color that best contrast with #A26A42 is #427AA2, color name is Steel 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 #A26A42?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A26A42 is #427AA2, color name is Steel Blue*.





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