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HEX A3856E - #A3856E, RGB(163,133,110) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #A3856E
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 133, 110)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.4%, 32.5%, 36.1%



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What color is A3856E?

The RGB color code for color number #A3856E is RGB(163, 133, 110). In the RGB color model, #A3856E has a red value of 163, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 32.5% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 53.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A3856E has a hue of 26° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color A3856E is cool or warm?

Color A3856E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A3856E? (For interior and product design)

A3856E 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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Is #A3856E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A3856E 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 #A3856E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 133, 110)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.40%
Yellow
32.52%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(26.04deg, 22.4 %, 53.5 %)

Hue
26.04°
Saturation
22.36 %.
Lightness
53.53 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 102, 77)
Red
80 (31.3%)
Yellow
102 (39.9%)
Blue
77 (30.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.04°
Saturation
32.52 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 26.04°

W: 43.14 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 26.31

Y : 25.69

Z : 18.32

YXY

Y1 : 25.69

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 47.84%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 25.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.9YR 5.6/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 57.74

A : 8

B : 16.72

CIE-Lch

L : 57.74

C : 18.53

H : 64.42

CIE-Luv

L : 57.74

U : 20.78

V : 20.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.68

A : 3.95

B : 14.04






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A3856E

Here are the colors similar to A3856E. 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 - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A3856E.

#A28168
PANTONE 4048 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#A58876
PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#9F8170
PANTONE 8021 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A3856E.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A3856E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A3856E.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A3856E.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A3856E

Here are the paint colors similar to A3856E. 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 A3856E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A3856E to Sherwin Williams

#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
#9F8267
Meadowlark (SW 7522)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#9C8373
Dusted Truffle (SW 9083)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color A3856E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A3856E to Behr

#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A88168
Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#9B856F
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A3856E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A3856E to Benjamin Moore

#9C806D
Firewood (1027)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#9D8774
Woodacres (1020)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A3856E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A3856E to Valspar

#A28776
Delta Sandbar (2005-9C)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#A58065
Dockside (V084-4)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#98816E
Cavern (V133-5)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A3856E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A3856E to Dunn-Edwards

#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#A08475
Wood Lake (DE 6075)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A3856E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A3856E to PPG Paints

#998069
Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#988171
Locomotion (PPG1076-5)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A3856E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A3856E to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 8.87 (91.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#A3856E 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



A3856E
Light Taupe*

6E8CA3
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 #A3856E?

Color that best contrast with #A3856E is #6E8CA3, 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 #A3856E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A3856E is #6E8CA3, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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