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HEX A5A879 - #A5A879, RGB(165,168,121) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #A5A879
RGB Color Code: RGB(165, 168, 121)
CMYK Values*: 1.8%, 0.0%, 28.0%, 34.1%



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What color is A5A879?

The RGB color code for color number #A5A879 is RGB(165, 168, 121). In the RGB color model, #A5A879 has a red value of 165, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 28.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 63.8° (degrees), 21.3 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A5A879 has a hue of 63.8° (degrees), 28.0 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A5A879 is cool or warm?

Color A5A879 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A5A879? (For interior and product design)

A5A879 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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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#A5A879

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #A5A879 with dark and light Color




Is #A5A879 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A5A879 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 #A5A879 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(165, 168, 121)
Red
165 (64.7%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.79%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
27.98%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(63.83deg, 21.3 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
63.83°
Saturation
21.27 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 106, 64)
Red
54 (21.2%)
Yellow
106 (41.5%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
63.83°
Saturation
27.98 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 63.83°

W: 47.45 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 32.97

Y : 37.39

Z : 23.57

YXY

Y1 : 37.39

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 35.29%

M : 34.12%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 37.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.6GY 6.6/4

CIE-Lab

L : 67.56

A : -8.88

B : 23.99

CIE-Lch

L : 67.56

C : 25.58

H : 110.3

CIE-Luv

L : 67.56

U : 0.57

V : 33.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.14

A : -10.75

B : 19.95






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A5A879

Here are the colors similar to A5A879. 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.

#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#8A9A5B
Moss Green
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A5A879.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A5A879.

#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#A2A569
PANTONE 5777 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A5A879.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A5A879.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A5A879.

#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A5A879

Here are the paint colors similar to A5A879. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A5A879 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A5A879 to Dunn-Edwards

#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#9FA36C
Cocktail Olive (DE 5564)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#A1A867
Spanish Olive (DE 5543)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A5A879 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A5A879 to Sherwin Williams

#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A5A879 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A5A879 to Benjamin Moore

#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A5A879 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A5A879 to PPG Paints

#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#9EA26B
Golden Grass (PPG1119-6)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#A0A667
Always Apple (PPG1118-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A5A879 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A5A879 to Valspar

#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#95976D
Curly Grass (V059-5)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#90A372
Cool Green (6001-6B)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A5A879 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A5A879 to Behr

#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#939B71
Alamosa Green (PPU11-04)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A5A879 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A5A879 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 8.87 (91.1% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 11.01 (89.0% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 11.03 (89.0% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 11.59 (88.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A5A879 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



A5A879
Sage Green*

7C79A8
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 #A5A879?

Color that best contrast with #A5A879 is #7C79A8, 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 #A5A879?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A5A879 is #7C79A8, color name is Rhythm*.





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