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HEX A6A487 - #A6A487, RGB(166,164,135) Color


Color Name: Greige*
Hex Color Code: #A6A487
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 164, 135)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.2%, 18.7%, 34.9%



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What color is A6A487?

The RGB color code for color number #A6A487 is RGB(166, 164, 135). In the RGB color model, #A6A487 has a red value of 166, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.2% magenta, 18.7% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.1° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6A487 has a hue of 56.1° (degrees), 18.7 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color A6A487 is cool or warm?

Color A6A487 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6A487? (For interior and product design)

A6A487 has an LRV of nearly 36. 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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#A6A487

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #A6A487 with dark and light Color




Is #A6A487 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6A487 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 #A6A487 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 164, 135)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.20%
Yellow
18.67%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(56.13deg, 14.8 %, 59.0 %)

Hue
56.13°
Saturation
14.83 %.
Lightness
59.02 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 94, 66)
Red
53 (20.6%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
66 (25.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.13°
Saturation
18.67 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 56.13°

W: 52.94 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 33.37

Y : 36.41

Z : 28.19

YXY

Y1 : 36.41

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 35.69%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 36.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.8GY 6.5/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 66.83

A : -4.28

B : 15.34

CIE-Lch

L : 66.83

C : 15.93

H : 105.59

CIE-Luv

L : 66.83

U : 2.78

V : 21.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.34

A : -6.86

B : 14.54






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A6A487

Here are the colors similar to A6A487. 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.

#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6A487.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6A487.

#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#979279
PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6A487.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6A487.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6A487.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A6A487

Here are the paint colors similar to A6A487. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6A487 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6A487 to Sherwin Williams

#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#989A82
Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6A487 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6A487 to Dunn-Edwards

#9D9C7E
Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6A487 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6A487 to PPG Paints

#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6A487 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6A487 to Behr

#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#95987E
Milkweed Pod (S380-5)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6A487 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6A487 to Valspar

#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A6A290
Green Turquoise (8004-26D)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A6A487 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A6A487 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#B2ADA0
Hardwick White (5)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6A487 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6A487 to Benjamin Moore

#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#939880
Mistletoe (474)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#949476
Thayer Green (CSP-825)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6A487 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



A6A487
Greige*

8789A6
Cool 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 #A6A487?

Color that best contrast with #A6A487 is #8789A6, color name is Cool 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 #A6A487?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6A487 is #8789A6, color name is Cool Gray*.





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