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What color is A6AE8A?

The RGB color code for color number #A6AE8A is RGB(166, 174, 138). In the RGB color model, #A6AE8A has a red value of 166, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 20.7% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73.3° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6AE8A has a hue of 73.3° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color A6AE8A is cool or warm?

Color A6AE8A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6AE8A? (For interior and product design)

A6AE8A has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#A6AE8A

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #A6AE8A with dark and light Color




Is #A6AE8A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6AE8A 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 #A6AE8A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 174, 138)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.60%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
20.69%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(73.33deg, 18.2 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
73.33°
Saturation
18.18 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 95, 62)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
95 (37.1%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
73.33°
Saturation
20.69 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 73.33°

W: 54.12 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 35.45

Y : 40.21

Z : 29.94

YXY

Y1 : 40.21

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 31.76%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 40.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.5GY 6.8/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.62

A : -9.15

B : 17.57

CIE-Lch

L : 69.62

C : 19.81

H : 117.51

CIE-Luv

L : 69.62

U : -2.89

V : 25.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.41

A : -11.19

B : 16.4






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A6AE8A


Here are the colors similar to A6AE8A. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6AE8A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6AE8A.


#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#9CAF88
PANTONE 7494 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#96A580
PANTONE 4179 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6AE8A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6AE8A.


#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6AE8A.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A6AE8A


Here are the paint colors similar to A6AE8A. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6AE8A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6AE8A to Dunn-Edwards


#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6AE8A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6AE8A to Valspar


#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#A0B692
Rolling Glen (5007-5C)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6AE8A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6AE8A to Behr


#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6AE8A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6AE8A to Sherwin Williams


#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#A3B48C
Haven (SW 6437)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6AE8A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6AE8A to Benjamin Moore


#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A3B692
Seedling (AF-450)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6AE8A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6AE8A to PPG Paints


#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6AE8A 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



A6AE8A
Laurel Green*

928AAE
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 #A6AE8A?

Color that best contrast with #A6AE8A is #928AAE, 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 #A6AE8A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6AE8A is #928AAE, color name is Cool Gray*.





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