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HEX A5B99C - #A5B99C, RGB(165,185,156) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #A5B99C
RGB Color Code: RGB(165, 185, 156)
CMYK Values*: 10.8%, 0.0%, 15.7%, 27.5%





What color is A5B99C?

The RGB color code for color number #A5B99C is RGB(165, 185, 156). In the RGB color model, #A5B99C has a red value of 165, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 101.4° (degrees), 17.2 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A5B99C has a hue of 101.4° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color A5B99C is cool or warm?

Color A5B99C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A5B99C? (For interior and product design)

A5B99C has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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.



Dark Color

#A5B99C

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #A5B99C with dark and light Color




Is #A5B99C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A5B99C 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 #A5B99C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(165, 185, 156)
Red
165 (64.7%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.81%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
15.68%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(101.38deg, 17.2 %, 66.9 %)

Hue
101.38°
Saturation
17.16 %.
Lightness
66.86 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 84, 58)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
58 (22.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
101.38°
Saturation
15.68 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 101.38°

W: 61.18 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 38.87

Y : 45.1

Z : 38.11

YXY

Y1 : 45.1

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 35.29%

M : 27.45%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 45.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.8GY 7.1/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 72.96

A : -12.31

B : 12.43

CIE-Lch

L : 72.96

C : 17.49

H : 134.73

CIE-Luv

L : 72.96

U : -9.91

V : 19.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.15

A : -14.21

B : 13.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A5B99C


Here are the colors similar to A5B99C. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#83A389
Catnip Green
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A5B99C.


#9CAF88
PANTONE 7494 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#9ABB91
PANTONE 2261 C
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A5B99C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A5B99C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A5B99C.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A5B99C.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)





Paint color for Hex #A5B99C


Here are the paint colors similar to A5B99C. 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.


Behr

Hex color A5B99C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A5B99C to Behr


#AABFA5
Azalea Leaf (S400-4)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#9DB4A0
Copper Patina (S410-4)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#9EAD92
Roof Top Garden (S390-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A5B99C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A5B99C to Benjamin Moore


#A3B692
Seedling (AF-450)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#AEC1AD
Pine Forest (451)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A5B99C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A5B99C to Valspar


#A0B692
Rolling Glen (5007-5C)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#A7BCA6
Salon Green (P025)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#96B395
Dried Basil (V062-3)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)





Sherwin Williams

Hex color A5B99C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A5B99C to Sherwin Williams


#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#98B092
Nurture Green (SW 6451)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#A3B48C
Haven (SW 6437)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A5B99C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A5B99C to Dunn-Edwards


#99B090
Cloistered Garden (DET 523)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A8C3AA
Spring Leaves (DE 5640)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A5B99C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A5B99C to PPG Paints


#9DB7A5
Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)








Color Combinations


#A5B99C 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



A5B99C
Laurel Green*

B09CB9
Pastel Purple*


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 #A5B99C?

Color that best contrast with #A5B99C is #B09CB9, color name is Pastel Purple*
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 #A5B99C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A5B99C is #B09CB9, color name is Pastel Purple*.






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