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HEX A6AD79 - #A6AD79, RGB(166,173,121) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #A6AD79
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 173, 121)
CMYK Values*: 4.0%, 0.0%, 30.1%, 32.2%



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What color is A6AD79?

The RGB color code for color number #A6AD79 is RGB(166, 173, 121). In the RGB color model, #A6AD79 has a red value of 166, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 30.1% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 68.1° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6AD79 has a hue of 68.1° (degrees), 30.1 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color A6AD79 is cool or warm?

Color A6AD79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6AD79? (For interior and product design)

A6AD79 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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#A6AD79

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #A6AD79 with dark and light Color




Is #A6AD79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6AD79 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 #A6AD79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 173, 121)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.05%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
30.06%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(68.08deg, 24.1 %, 57.6 %)

Hue
68.08°
Saturation
24.07 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 107, 62)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Yellow
107 (42.1%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
68.08°
Saturation
30.06 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 68.08°

W: 47.45 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 34.12

Y : 39.37

Z : 23.89

YXY

Y1 : 39.37

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 32.16%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 39.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.5GY 6.7/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 69.02

A : -11.12

B : 25.96

CIE-Lch

L : 69.02

C : 28.24

H : 113.18

CIE-Luv

L : 69.02

U : -1.67

V : 36.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.75

A : -12.75

B : 21.35






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A6AD79

Here are the colors similar to A6AD79. 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 - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6AD79.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6AD79.

#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#9EA962
PANTONE 10323 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6AD79.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6AD79.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A6AD79

Here are the paint colors similar to A6AD79. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color A6AD79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6AD79 to PPG Paints

#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#91A673
Luscious Lime (PPG1120-6)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6AD79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6AD79 to Behr

#A2B07E
Fresh Guacamole (M360-5)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#98A76E
Green Plaza (MQ4-43)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6AD79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6AD79 to Sherwin Williams

#ABB486
Great Green (SW 6430)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#9DB682
Mesclun Green (SW 6724)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6AD79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6AD79 to Benjamin Moore

#A6B376
Vienna Green (538)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#9BAF7B
Grenada Green (432)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6AD79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6AD79 to Dunn-Edwards

#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6AD79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6AD79 to Valspar

#A6B483
Gloaming Green (6001-6A)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A3AD69
Fiddlehead Fern (6003-6B)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#ADB977
Green Curry (V021-2)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A6AD79 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A6AD79 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 9.95 (90.0% similar)
#6F9C60
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 11.77 (88.2% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 12.13 (87.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6AD79 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



A6AD79
Sage Green*

8079AD
Purple Yam*


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 #A6AD79?

Color that best contrast with #A6AD79 is #8079AD, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #A6AD79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6AD79 is #8079AD, color name is Purple Yam*.





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