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HEX A3996D - #A3996D, RGB(163,153,109) Color


Color Name: Sand*
Hex Color Code: #A3996D
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 153, 109)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.1%, 33.1%, 36.1%



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What color is A3996D?

The RGB color code for color number #A3996D is RGB(163, 153, 109). In the RGB color model, #A3996D has a red value of 163, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 33.1% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.9° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A3996D has a hue of 48.9° (degrees), 33.1 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color A3996D is cool or warm?

Color A3996D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A3996D? (For interior and product design)

A3996D has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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#A3996D

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #A3996D with dark and light Color




Is #A3996D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A3996D 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 #A3996D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 153, 109)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.13%
Yellow
33.13%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(48.89deg, 22.7 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
48.89°
Saturation
22.69 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 110, 70)
Red
67 (26.3%)
Yellow
110 (43.1%)
Blue
70 (27.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.89°
Saturation
33.13 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 48.89°

W: 42.75 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 29.26

Y : 31.67

Z : 19.04

YXY

Y1 : 31.67

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 40.00%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

9Y 6.1/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 63.07

A : -3.23

B : 24.49

CIE-Lch

L : 63.07

C : 24.7

H : 97.52

CIE-Luv

L : 63.07

U : 8.68

V : 32.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.28

A : -5.7

B : 19.34






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A3996D

Here are the colors similar to A3996D. 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.

#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 8.24 (91.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A3996D.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A3996D.

#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A3996D.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A3996D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A3996D.

#979279
PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#899064
PANTONE 5773 C
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A3996D

Here are the paint colors similar to A3996D. 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 A3996D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A3996D to Sherwin Williams

#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A3996D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A3996D to Valspar

#95976D
Curly Grass (V059-5)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#8F9073
Blanched Thyme (6001-4A)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A3996D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A3996D to Dunn-Edwards

#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#9D9C7E
Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#90926F
Desert Sage (DET 505)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A3996D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A3996D to Benjamin Moore

#969A72
Misted Fern (482)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#949476
Thayer Green (CSP-825)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#939880
Mistletoe (474)
ΔE - 8.40 (91.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A3996D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A3996D to Behr

#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)
#939B71
Alamosa Green (PPU11-04)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A3996D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A3996D to PPG Paints

#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#909373
Hemlock (PPG1125-5)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#8B8C6B
Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A3996D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A3996D to Farrow & Ball

#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 9.17 (90.8% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 9.34 (90.7% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 9.80 (90.2% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 10.30 (89.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A3996D 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



A3996D
Sand*

6D77A3
Rhythm*


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 #A3996D?

Color that best contrast with #A3996D is #6D77A3, color name is Rhythm*
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 #A3996D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A3996D is #6D77A3, color name is Rhythm*.





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