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HEX A36B2A - #A36B2A, RGB(163,107,42) Color


Color Name: Golden brown*
Hex Color Code: #A36B2A
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 107, 42)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 34.4%, 74.2%, 36.1%



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What color is A36B2A?

The RGB color code for color number #A36B2A is RGB(163, 107, 42). In the RGB color model, #A36B2A has a red value of 163, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 42. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.4% magenta, 74.2% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.2° (degrees), 59.0 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A36B2A has a hue of 32.2° (degrees), 74.2 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color A36B2A is cool or warm?

Color A36B2A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A36B2A? (For interior and product design)

A36B2A 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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#A36B2A

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #A36B2A with dark and light Color




Is #A36B2A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A36B2A 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 #A36B2A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 107, 42)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.36%
Yellow
74.23%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(32.23deg, 59.0 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
32.23°
Saturation
59.02 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(128, 134, 78)
Red
128 (50.4%)
Yellow
134 (52.7%)
Blue
78 (30.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.23°
Saturation
74.23 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 32.23°

W: 16.47 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 20.78

Y : 18.47

Z : 4.66

YXY

Y1 : 18.47

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 58.04%

Y : 83.53%


LRV

~ 18.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.7YR 4.8/7.6

CIE-Lab

L : 50.06

A : 16.47

B : 43.94

CIE-Lch

L : 50.06

C : 46.92

H : 69.45

CIE-Luv

L : 50.06

U : 44.74

V : 42.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.98

A : 11.1

B : 23.65






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A36B2A

Here are the colors similar to A36B2A. 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.

#996515
Golden brown
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#966D33
Dark Gold
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#976638
Dark Buff
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#B56917
Tiger’s Eye
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A36B2A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A36B2A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A36B2A.

#9E6A38
PANTONE 7574 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#9E652E
PANTONE 730 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A6631B
PANTONE 7512 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#A26632
PANTONE 10141 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A36B2A.

#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A36B2A.

#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#A15904
BS 06-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A36B2A

Here are the paint colors similar to A36B2A. 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 A36B2A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A36B2A to Valspar

#A36B27
Impala (8002-18G)
ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
#9C6D2A
Release the Hounds (M157)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#AC6721
Hardy Clay (P010)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AC6B11
Sweet Mulled Cider (V050-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A36B2A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A36B2A to Dunn-Edwards

#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color A36B2A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A36B2A to Behr

#9C6C37
Curry Powder (PPU6-01)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A36B2A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A36B2A to Sherwin Williams

#996F32
Sconce Gold (SW 6398)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#906A3A
Relic Bronze (SW 6132)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A36B2A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A36B2A to Benjamin Moore

#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
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Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#9F7247
Tawny (2161-20)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#966B41
Coppertone (2161-10)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A36B2A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A36B2A to PPG Paints

#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#977043
Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#996F45
Apple Butter (PPG15-02)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A36B2A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A36B2A to Farrow & Ball

#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 16.83 (83.2% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 17.09 (82.9% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 17.45 (82.5% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 18.54 (81.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A36B2A 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



A36B2A
Golden brown*

2A62A3
Lapis Lazuli*


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 #A36B2A?

Color that best contrast with #A36B2A is #2A62A3, color name is Lapis Lazuli*
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 #A36B2A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A36B2A is #2A62A3, color name is Lapis Lazuli*.





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