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What color is A38017?

The RGB color code for color number #A38017 is RGB(163, 128, 23). In the RGB color model, #A38017 has a red value of 163, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 23. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 85.9% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 75.3 % saturation, and 36.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A38017 has a hue of 45° (degrees), 85.9 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color A38017 is cool or warm?

Color A38017 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A38017? (For interior and product design)

A38017 has an LRV of nearly 23. 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.



Dark Color

#A38017

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #A38017 with dark and light Color




Is #A38017 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A38017 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 #A38017 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 128, 23)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.47%
Yellow
85.89%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 75.3 %, 36.5 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
75.27 %.
Lightness
36.47 %.

RYB

RYB(118, 158, 70)
Red
118 (46.2%)
Yellow
158 (62.1%)
Blue
70 (27.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
85.89 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 9.02 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 22.98

Y : 23.29

Z : 4.09

YXY

Y1 : 23.29

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 49.80%

Y : 90.98%


LRV

~ 23.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 5.4/8.5

CIE-Lab

L : 55.37

A : 3.86

B : 56.04

CIE-Lch

L : 55.37

C : 56.17

H : 86.06

CIE-Luv

L : 55.37

U : 29.63

V : 55.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.26

A : 0.55

B : 28.75






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A38017


Here are the colors similar to A38017. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#867E36
Old Moss Green
ΔE - 9.76 (90.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A38017.


#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A38017.


#9F7D23
PANTONE 7557 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#AC8400
PANTONE 118 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#9A7611
PANTONE 126 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A38017.


#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A38017.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A38017.






Paint color for Hex #A38017


Here are the paint colors similar to A38017. 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 A38017 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A38017 to Valspar


#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#9E772E
Ginseng (8002-24G)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#957C37
Marsh Grass (8003-24G)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A38017 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A38017 to Dunn-Edwards


#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#A28440
Arrow Rock (DE 5440)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#AA8344
Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A38017 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A38017 to PPG Paints


#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#8C7F3C
Peas Please (PPG1110-7)
ΔE - 8.47 (91.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color A38017 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A38017 to Behr


#957C35
Thai Curry (M320-7)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#9B7939
Persian Gold (M300-7)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A38017 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A38017 to Benjamin Moore


#A08542
Mustard Olive (2151-10)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#957E37
Dragonwell (CSP-930)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#A07A35
Corduroy (2153-20)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A38017 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A38017 to Sherwin Williams


#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#95793D
Fervent Brass (SW 6405)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A38017 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



A38017
Dark Goldenrod*

173AA3
Royal Azure*


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 #A38017?

Color that best contrast with #A38017 is #173AA3, color name is Royal Azure*
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 #A38017?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A38017 is #173AA3, color name is Royal Azure*.





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