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What color is A6A987?

The RGB color code for color number #A6A987 is RGB(166, 169, 135). In the RGB color model, #A6A987 has a red value of 166, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 20.1% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6A987 has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 20.1 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A6A987 is cool or warm?

Color A6A987 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6A987? (For interior and product design)

A6A987 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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#A6A987

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #A6A987 with dark and light Color




Is #A6A987 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6A987 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 #A6A987 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 169, 135)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.78%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
20.12%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(65.29deg, 16.5 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
16.50 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 95, 64)
Red
50 (19.5%)
Yellow
95 (37.4%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
20.12 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 65.29°

W: 52.94 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 34.29

Y : 38.23

Z : 28.49

YXY

Y1 : 38.23

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 33.73%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 38.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.1GY 6.7/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 68.19

A : -6.96

B : 17.23

CIE-Lch

L : 68.19

C : 18.58

H : 112

CIE-Luv

L : 68.19

U : -0.01

V : 24.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.83

A : -9.22

B : 15.96






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A6A987


Here are the colors similar to A6A987. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 8.15 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6A987.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6A987.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6A987.


#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#96A580
PANTONE 4179 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6A987.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6A987.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A6A987


Here are the paint colors similar to A6A987. 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.


Behr

Hex color A6A987 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6A987 to Behr


#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6A987 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6A987 to Sherwin Williams


#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6A987 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6A987 to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#9D9C7E
Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6A987 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6A987 to Valspar


#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#95A088
Bushel (T617)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6A987 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6A987 to PPG Paints


#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6A987 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6A987 to Benjamin Moore


#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6A987 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



A6A987
Sage Green*

8A87A9
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 #A6A987?

Color that best contrast with #A6A987 is #8A87A9, 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 #A6A987?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6A987 is #8A87A9, color name is Cool Gray*.





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