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HEX A6844A - #A6844A, RGB(166,132,74) Color


Color Name: Tan Brown*
Hex Color Code: #A6844A
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 132, 74)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.5%, 55.4%, 34.9%



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What color is A6844A?

The RGB color code for color number #A6844A is RGB(166, 132, 74). In the RGB color model, #A6844A has a red value of 166, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.5% magenta, 55.4% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 38.3 % saturation, and 47.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6844A has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 55.4 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color A6844A is cool or warm?

Color A6844A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6844A? (For interior and product design)

A6844A has an LRV of nearly 25. 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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#A6844A

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Is #A6844A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6844A 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 #A6844A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 132, 74)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.48%
Yellow
55.42%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(37.83deg, 38.3 %, 47.1 %)

Hue
37.83°
Saturation
38.33 %.
Lightness
47.06 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 125, 72)
Red
94 (37.1%)
Yellow
125 (49.0%)
Blue
72 (28.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.83°
Saturation
55.42 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 37.83°

W: 29.02 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 25.21

Y : 25.1

Z : 10

YXY

Y1 : 25.1

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 48.24%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 25.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 5.6/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 57.18

A : 5.85

B : 35.95

CIE-Lch

L : 57.18

C : 36.42

H : 80.75

CIE-Luv

L : 57.18

U : 26.57

V : 40.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.1

A : 2.14

B : 23.24






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A6844A

Here are the colors similar to A6844A. 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.

#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 8.13 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6844A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6844A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6844A.

#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6844A.

#A48055
PANTONE 6010 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#9E7F56
PANTONE 10355 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A28D5B
PANTONE 8383 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#967B50
PANTONE 10349 C
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6844A.

#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A6844A

Here are the paint colors similar to A6844A. 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 A6844A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6844A to PPG Paints

#AC854E
Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#A67E4B
Look At Me (PPG1091-7)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AB8659
Bread Basket (PPG1087-6)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B28959
Allegro (PPG1090-6)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6844A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6844A to Benjamin Moore

#9D8246
Brazen (259)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#9D8752
Thyme (2148-20)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#967E4E
Olivetone (252)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#AE7E46
Golden Meadow (2165-20)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6844A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6844A to Valspar

#A88353
Hawk Feather (V090-4)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#AD8450
Rustic Wicker (T508)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A27A48
Teak (8003-20F)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#B38146
Lion's Slumber (V091-4)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6844A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6844A to Behr

#AB8452
Harvest Time (S300-6)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#B18655
Golden Rice (S290-6)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6844A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6844A to Sherwin Williams

#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#AD8451
Chamois (SW 6131)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6844A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6844A to Dunn-Edwards

#9B7E4E
Bronzed Brass (DE 6161)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AD8047
Bungalow Gold (DET 484)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#9F7D4F
Pyramid (DE 6153)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#A27C4F
Crackled Leather (DET 684)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A6844A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A6844A to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 11.59 (88.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 14.24 (85.8% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 14.91 (85.1% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 15.58 (84.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6844A 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



A6844A
Tan Brown*

4A6CA6
Queen 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 #A6844A?

Color that best contrast with #A6844A is #4A6CA6, color name is Queen 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 #A6844A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6844A is #4A6CA6, color name is Queen Blue*.





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