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HEX A66B4E - #A66B4E, RGB(166,107,78) Color


Color Name: Pecan Brown*
Hex Color Code: #A66B4E
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 107, 78)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 35.5%, 53.0%, 34.9%



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What color is A66B4E?

The RGB color code for color number #A66B4E is RGB(166, 107, 78). In the RGB color model, #A66B4E has a red value of 166, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 35.5% magenta, 53.0% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.8° (degrees), 36.1 % saturation, and 47.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A66B4E has a hue of 19.8° (degrees), 53.0 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color A66B4E is cool or warm?

Color A66B4E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A66B4E? (For interior and product design)

A66B4E has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 #A66B4E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A66B4E 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 #A66B4E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 107, 78)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
35.54%
Yellow
53.01%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(19.77deg, 36.1 %, 47.8 %)

Hue
19.77°
Saturation
36.07 %.
Lightness
47.84 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 111, 80)
Red
112 (43.9%)
Yellow
111 (43.4%)
Blue
80 (31.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.77°
Saturation
53.01 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 19.77°

W: 30.59 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 22.36

Y : 19.17

Z : 9.73

YXY

Y1 : 19.17

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 58.04%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 19.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.2YR 4.9/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 50.89

A : 20.34

B : 25.91

CIE-Lch

L : 50.89

C : 32.94

H : 51.86

CIE-Luv

L : 50.89

U : 43.58

V : 26.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.79

A : 14.52

B : 17.48






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A66B4E

Here are the colors similar to A66B4E. 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.

#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A66B4E.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A66B4E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A66B4E.

#AC7153
PANTONE 4264 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AC6E4A
PANTONE 4263 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#A9714F
PANTONE 4262 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#A87357
PANTONE 8022 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A66B4E.

#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A66B4E

Here are the paint colors similar to A66B4E. 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 A66B4E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A66B4E to Behr

#A96F55
Orange Flambe (MQ1-28)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#AD7356
Glazed Pot (PPU3-15)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#AF6649
Rusty Gate (M200-7)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A66B4E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A66B4E to Sherwin Williams

#A56C4A
Brandywine (SW 7710)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#AC7559
Decorous Amber (SW 0007)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B46848
Reynard (SW 6348)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A66B4E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A66B4E to PPG Paints

#9F6949
Foxfire Brown (PPG1069-6)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#A8715A
Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#A66E49
Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#9D6F59
Southern Wood (PPG16-07)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A66B4E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A66B4E to Benjamin Moore

#A26E57
Toasted Pecan (1209)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#9C664B
Copper Kettle (1218)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#A07259
Brentwood (1223)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#9B6752
Ten Gallon Hat (1210)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A66B4E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A66B4E to Dunn-Edwards

#AE704F
Autumn Umber (DE 5216)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A4725A
Chic Brick (DE 6104)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#A5654E
Ruddy Oak (DE 5188)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A66B4E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A66B4E to Valspar

#A36343
Borneo (M124)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B46B49
Sienna Sky (T524)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#9F735B
Walking Stick (V083-5)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#9E633E
Pale Cordovan (3010-7)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A66B4E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A66B4E to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 8.60 (91.4% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 9.44 (90.6% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 9.89 (90.1% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 9.91 (90.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#A66B4E 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



A66B4E
Pecan Brown*

4E89A6
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #A66B4E?

Color that best contrast with #A66B4E is #4E89A6, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #A66B4E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A66B4E is #4E89A6, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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