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What color is A6968E?

The RGB color code for color number #A6968E is RGB(166, 150, 142). In the RGB color model, #A6968E has a red value of 166, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 14.5% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6968E has a hue of 20° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color A6968E is cool or warm?

Color A6968E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6968E? (For interior and product design)

A6968E has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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#A6968E

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #A6968E with dark and light Color




Is #A6968E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6968E 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 #A6968E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 150, 142)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.64%
Yellow
14.46%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(20deg, 11.9 %, 60.4 %)

Hue
20°
Saturation
11.88 %.
Lightness
60.39 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 84, 72)
Red
58 (22.9%)
Yellow
84 (33.0%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20°
Saturation
14.46 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 20°

W: 55.69 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 31.51

Y : 31.87

Z : 30.08

YXY

Y1 : 31.87

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 41.18%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 31.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.2YR 6.2/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 63.24

A : 4.53

B : 6.36

CIE-Lch

L : 63.24

C : 7.8

H : 54.54

CIE-Luv

L : 63.24

U : 10.12

V : 8.12

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.46

A : 0.84

B : 7.93






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A6968E


Here are the colors similar to A6968E. 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.



#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6968E.


#9A908A
RAL 060 60 05 - Screed Grey
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#A18D80
RAL 060 60 10 - Oak Brown
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A48D83
RAL 050 60 10 - Ecru Ochre
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#9D8E7F
RAL 075 60 10 - Putty Yellow
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6968E.


#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#9A887B
PANTONE 8020 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6968E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6968E.


#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6968E.


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A6968E


Here are the paint colors similar to A6968E. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6968E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6968E to Benjamin Moore


#9F8E84
Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6968E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6968E to Dunn-Edwards


#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6968E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6968E to PPG Paints


#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#9C8F83
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6968E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6968E to Behr


#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6968E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6968E to Valspar


#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#9E8C80
Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#9B9893
Stone Age (M102)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6968E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6968E to Sherwin Williams


#A08E7E
Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6968E 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



A6968E
Almond Frost*

8E9EA6
Cadet Gray*


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 #A6968E?

Color that best contrast with #A6968E is #8E9EA6, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #A6968E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6968E is #8E9EA6, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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