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HEX A68971 - #A68971, RGB(166,137,113) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #A68971
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 137, 113)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.5%, 31.9%, 34.9%



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What color is A68971?

The RGB color code for color number #A68971 is RGB(166, 137, 113). In the RGB color model, #A68971 has a red value of 166, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 31.9% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A68971 has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 31.9 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color A68971 is cool or warm?

Color A68971 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A68971? (For interior and product design)

A68971 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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.



Dark Color

#A68971

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #A68971 with dark and light Color




Is #A68971 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A68971 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 #A68971 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 137, 113)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.47%
Yellow
31.93%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(27.17deg, 22.9 %, 54.7 %)

Hue
27.17°
Saturation
22.94 %.
Lightness
54.71 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 100, 74)
Red
76 (29.9%)
Yellow
100 (39.4%)
Blue
74 (29.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.17°
Saturation
31.93 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 27.17°

W: 44.31 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 27.65

Y : 27.19

Z : 19.41

YXY

Y1 : 27.19

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 46.27%

Y : 55.69%


LRV

~ 27.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.4YR 5.8/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 59.15

A : 7.39

B : 17

CIE-Lch

L : 59.15

C : 18.54

H : 66.52

CIE-Luv

L : 59.15

U : 20.13

V : 20.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.14

A : 3.41

B : 14.43






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A68971

Here are the colors similar to A68971. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A68971.

#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#A58876
PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#A28168
PANTONE 4048 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A68971.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A68971.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A68971.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A68971.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A68971

Here are the paint colors similar to A68971. 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 A68971 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A68971 to Dunn-Edwards

#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A68971 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A68971 to Sherwin Williams

#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#9F8267
Meadowlark (SW 7522)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A68971 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A68971 to PPG Paints

#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#998069
Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#988171
Locomotion (PPG1076-5)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A68971 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A68971 to Benjamin Moore

#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#9D8774
Woodacres (1020)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#9C806D
Firewood (1027)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A68971 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A68971 to Behr

#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#9B856F
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A68971 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A68971 to Valspar

#A28C78
Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#A28776
Delta Sandbar (2005-9C)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A68971 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A68971 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 8.41 (91.6% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A68971 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



A68971
Light Taupe*

718EA6
Shadow 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 #A68971?

Color that best contrast with #A68971 is #718EA6, color name is Shadow 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 #A68971?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A68971 is #718EA6, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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