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What color is A6A794?

The RGB color code for color number #A6A794 is RGB(166, 167, 148). In the RGB color model, #A6A794 has a red value of 166, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.4% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 63.2° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6A794 has a hue of 63.2° (degrees), 11.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



Color A6A794 is cool or warm?

Color A6A794 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6A794? (For interior and product design)

A6A794 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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#A6A794

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #A6A794 with dark and light Color




Is #A6A794 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6A794 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 #A6A794 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 167, 148)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.60%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.38%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(63.16deg, 9.7 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
63.16°
Saturation
9.74 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 85, 65)
Red
47 (18.5%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
63.16°
Saturation
11.38 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 63.16°

W: 58.04 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 34.89

Y : 37.88

Z : 33.49

YXY

Y1 : 37.88

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 34.51%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 37.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.1GY 6.6/2

CIE-Lab

L : 67.93

A : -3.78

B : 9.71

CIE-Lch

L : 67.93

C : 10.42

H : 111.26

CIE-Luv

L : 67.93

U : 0.45

V : 14.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.55

A : -6.52

B : 10.82






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A6A794


Here are the colors similar to A6A794. 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 - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6A794.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6A794.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6A794.


#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6A794.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6A794.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A6A794


Here are the paint colors similar to A6A794. 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.


Valspar

Hex color A6A794 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6A794 to Valspar


#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#A6A290
Green Turquoise (8004-26D)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6A794 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6A794 to Dunn-Edwards


#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6A794 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6A794 to PPG Paints


#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6A794 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6A794 to Benjamin Moore


#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#AAA393
Chateau (CSP-140)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6A794 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6A794 to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#A6A397
Downing Stone (SW 2821)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6A794 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6A794 to Behr


#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6A794 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



A6A794
Greige*

9594A7
Manatee*


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 #A6A794?

Color that best contrast with #A6A794 is #9594A7, color name is Manatee*
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 #A6A794?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6A794 is #9594A7, color name is Manatee*.





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