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What color is A2856C?

The RGB color code for color number #A2856C is RGB(162, 133, 108). In the RGB color model, #A2856C has a red value of 162, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 33.3% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.8° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A2856C has a hue of 27.8° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



Color A2856C is cool or warm?

Color A2856C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A2856C? (For interior and product design)

A2856C has an LRV of nearly 26. 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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#A2856C

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #A2856C with dark and light Color




Is #A2856C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A2856C 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 #A2856C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(162, 133, 108)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.90%
Yellow
33.33%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(27.78deg, 22.5 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
27.78°
Saturation
22.50 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 103, 78)
Red
80 (31.6%)
Yellow
103 (40.6%)
Blue
78 (30.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.78°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 27.78°

W: 42.35 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 25.99

Y : 25.54

Z : 17.75

YXY

Y1 : 25.54

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 36.47%

M : 47.84%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 25.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.6YR 5.6/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 57.6

A : 7.32

B : 17.64

CIE-Lch

L : 57.6

C : 19.1

H : 67.46

CIE-Luv

L : 57.6

U : 20.26

V : 21.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.54

A : 3.38

B : 14.55






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A2856C


Here are the colors similar to A2856C. 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.



#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A2856C.


#A28168
PANTONE 4048 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#A58876
PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A2856C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A2856C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A2856C.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A2856C.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A2856C


Here are the paint colors similar to A2856C. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A2856C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A2856C to Sherwin Williams


#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#9F8267
Meadowlark (SW 7522)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A2856C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A2856C to Dunn-Edwards


#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#9E7C5E
Sandpit (DE 6118)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A2856C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A2856C to Valspar


#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#A58065
Dockside (V084-4)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#98816E
Cavern (V133-5)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#A28776
Delta Sandbar (2005-9C)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A2856C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A2856C to PPG Paints


#998069
Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#988171
Locomotion (PPG1076-5)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color A2856C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A2856C to Behr


#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#9B856F
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#A07D5E
Outdoor Land (MQ2-11)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A2856C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A2856C to Benjamin Moore


#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#9D8774
Woodacres (1020)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#9C806D
Firewood (1027)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A27F5D
Café au Lait (CSP-290)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A2856C 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



A2856C
Light Taupe*

6C89A2
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 #A2856C?

Color that best contrast with #A2856C is #6C89A2, 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 #A2856C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A2856C is #6C89A2, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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