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HEX A28172 - #A28172, RGB(162,129,114) Color


Color Name: Tawny Birch*
Hex Color Code: #A28172
RGB Color Code: RGB(162, 129, 114)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.4%, 29.6%, 36.5%



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What color is A28172?

The RGB color code for color number #A28172 is RGB(162, 129, 114). In the RGB color model, #A28172 has a red value of 162, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.4% magenta, 29.6% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.8° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A28172 has a hue of 18.8° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



Color A28172 is cool or warm?

Color A28172 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A28172? (For interior and product design)

A28172 has an LRV of nearly 25. 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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#A28172

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Is #A28172 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A28172 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 #A28172 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(162, 129, 114)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.37%
Yellow
29.63%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(18.75deg, 20.5 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
18.75°
Saturation
20.51 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 98, 80)
Red
81 (31.7%)
Yellow
98 (38.4%)
Blue
80 (31.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18.75°
Saturation
29.63 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 18.75°

W: 44.71 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 25.79

Y : 24.6

Z : 19.31

YXY

Y1 : 24.6

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 36.47%

M : 49.41%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 24.6 %

Munsell Color System

5.2YR 5.5/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 56.68

A : 10.41

B : 12.95

CIE-Lch

L : 56.68

C : 16.62

H : 51.2

CIE-Luv

L : 56.68

U : 22.13

V : 15.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.6

A : 6.02

B : 11.63






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A28172

Here are the colors similar to A28172. 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.

#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A28172.

#9F8170
PANTONE 8021 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#A37F74
PANTONE 7614 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#A58876
PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#9E7B71
PANTONE 8042 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A28172.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A28172.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A28172.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A28172.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A28172

Here are the paint colors similar to A28172. 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 A28172 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A28172 to Valspar

#A08173
Navajo Horizon (2003-9C)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#A28776
Delta Sandbar (2005-9C)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#9E786B
Clay Dusk (1008-9B)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#967E71
Creamy Mocha (8004-9E)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A28172 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A28172 to PPG Paints

#A2806F
Tattered Teddy (PPG1072-5)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#957D6F
Peppered Pecan (PPG1074-5)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#988171
Locomotion (PPG1076-5)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A28172 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A28172 to Benjamin Moore

#A07E71
Dusty Ranch Brown (2105-40)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#9F7F73
Santa Fe Tan (2097-40)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#9C8174
Cougar Brown (2106-40)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A28172 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A28172 to Dunn-Edwards

#A08475
Wood Lake (DE 6075)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color A28172 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A28172 to Behr

#A8816F
Cocoa Nutmeg (S190-5)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#9D8376
Modern Mocha (N150-4)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#9A8172
Frontier Brown (N190-5)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A77F74
Fresh Cedar (MQ1-52)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A28172 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A28172 to Sherwin Williams

#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#A2877D
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#9D7868
Moroccan Spice (SW 6060)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#9C8373
Dusted Truffle (SW 9083)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A28172 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A28172 to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 8.89 (91.1% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 9.36 (90.6% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 9.78 (90.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#A28172 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



A28172
Tawny Birch*

7293A2
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #A28172?

Color that best contrast with #A28172 is #7293A2, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #A28172?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A28172 is #7293A2, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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