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HEX A49F79 - #A49F79, RGB(164,159,121) Color


Color Name: Artichoke*
Hex Color Code: #A49F79
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 159, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.0%, 26.2%, 35.7%



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What color is A49F79?

The RGB color code for color number #A49F79 is RGB(164, 159, 121). In the RGB color model, #A49F79 has a red value of 164, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.0% magenta, 26.2% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A49F79 has a hue of 53° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color A49F79 is cool or warm?

Color A49F79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A49F79? (For interior and product design)

A49F79 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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 #A49F79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A49F79 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 #A49F79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 159, 121)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.05%
Yellow
26.22%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(53.02deg, 19.1 %, 55.9 %)

Hue
53.02°
Saturation
19.11 %.
Lightness
55.88 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 103, 68)
Red
59 (23.3%)
Yellow
103 (40.4%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.02°
Saturation
26.22 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 53.02°

W: 47.45 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 31.16

Y : 34.07

Z : 23.02

YXY

Y1 : 34.07

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 37.65%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 34.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.7GY 6.3/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 65.02

A : -4.45

B : 20.53

CIE-Lch

L : 65.02

C : 21.01

H : 102.23

CIE-Luv

L : 65.02

U : 5.12

V : 28.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.37

A : -6.86

B : 17.47






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A49F79

Here are the colors similar to A49F79. 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.

#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A49F79.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A49F79.

#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#979279
PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A49F79.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A49F79.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A49F79.

#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A49F79

Here are the paint colors similar to A49F79. 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 A49F79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A49F79 to Sherwin Williams

#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A49F79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A49F79 to Dunn-Edwards

#9D9C7E
Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A49F79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A49F79 to PPG Paints

#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#909373
Hemlock (PPG1125-5)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A49F79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A49F79 to Behr

#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#95987E
Milkweed Pod (S380-5)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A49F79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A49F79 to Benjamin Moore

#969A72
Misted Fern (482)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#949476
Thayer Green (CSP-825)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A49F79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A49F79 to Valspar

#95976D
Curly Grass (V059-5)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#8F9073
Blanched Thyme (6001-4A)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A49F79 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A49F79 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 9.04 (91.0% similar)
#9A9F94
Pigeon (25)
ΔE - 9.97 (90.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A49F79 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



A49F79
Artichoke*

797EA4
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 #A49F79?

Color that best contrast with #A49F79 is #797EA4, 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 #A49F79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A49F79 is #797EA4, color name is Rhythm*.





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