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HEX A48C38 - #A48C38, RGB(164,140,56) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #A48C38
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 140, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 14.6%, 65.9%, 35.7%



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What color is A48C38?

The RGB color code for color number #A48C38 is RGB(164, 140, 56). In the RGB color model, #A48C38 has a red value of 164, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 65.9% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.7° (degrees), 49.1 % saturation, and 43.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A48C38 has a hue of 46.7° (degrees), 65.9 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color A48C38 is cool or warm?

Color A48C38 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A48C38? (For interior and product design)

A48C38 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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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#A48C38

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #A48C38 with dark and light Color




Is #A48C38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A48C38 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 #A48C38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 140, 56)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.63%
Yellow
65.85%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(46.67deg, 49.1 %, 43.1 %)

Hue
46.67°
Saturation
49.09 %.
Lightness
43.14 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 142, 70)
Red
95 (37.2%)
Yellow
142 (55.6%)
Blue
70 (27.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.67°
Saturation
65.85 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 46.67°

W: 21.96 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 25.4

Y : 26.93

Z : 7.6

YXY

Y1 : 26.93

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 45.10%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 26.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.1Y 5.7/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.91

A : -0.84

B : 46.81

CIE-Lch

L : 58.91

C : 46.82

H : 91.02

CIE-Luv

L : 58.91

U : 20.56

V : 51.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.9

A : -3.45

B : 27.64






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A48C38

Here are the colors similar to A48C38. 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 - 7.96 (92.0% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)
#867E36
Old Moss Green
ΔE - 8.18 (91.8% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 8.41 (91.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A48C38.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A48C38.

#998542
PANTONE 4505 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#91852C
PANTONE 7760 C
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A48C38.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A48C38.

#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A48C38.

#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A48C38

Here are the paint colors similar to A48C38. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color A48C38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A48C38 to PPG Paints

#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 0.55 (99.4% similar)
#9D8A50
Safari Scene (PPG11-06)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#A79954
Gremlin (PPG1110-5)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A48C38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A48C38 to Valspar

#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#957C37
Marsh Grass (8003-24G)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A48C38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A48C38 to Dunn-Edwards

#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#9A8D3F
Jalapeňo (DE 5489)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#95863C
Eden Prairie (DE 5461)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A48C38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A48C38 to Sherwin Williams

#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#9C9152
Tupelo Tree (SW 6417)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A48C38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A48C38 to Benjamin Moore

#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#958649
G.I. Green (2149-20)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#957E37
Dragonwell (CSP-930)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#9D8246
Brazen (259)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color A48C38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A48C38 to Behr

#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#958D45
Retro Avocado (PPU9-03)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#957C35
Thai Curry (M320-7)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A48C38 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A48C38 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 14.95 (85.1% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.90 (83.1% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 16.98 (83.0% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 17.31 (82.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A48C38 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



A48C38
Dark Goldenrod*

3850A4
Violet Blue*


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 #A48C38?

Color that best contrast with #A48C38 is #3850A4, color name is Violet Blue*
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 #A48C38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A48C38 is #3850A4, color name is Violet Blue*.





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