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What color is A6AF97?

The RGB color code for color number #A6AF97 is RGB(166, 175, 151). In the RGB color model, #A6AF97 has a red value of 166, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.7% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 82.5° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6AF97 has a hue of 82.5° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color A6AF97 is cool or warm?

Color A6AF97 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A6AF97? (For interior and product design)

A6AF97 has an LRV of nearly 41. 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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#A6AF97

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #A6AF97 with dark and light Color




Is #A6AF97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6AF97 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 #A6AF97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 175, 151)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.14%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
13.71%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(82.5deg, 13.0 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
82.5°
Saturation
13.04 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 85, 62)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
82.5°
Saturation
13.71 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 82.5°

W: 59.22 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 36.64

Y : 41

Z : 35.26

YXY

Y1 : 41

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 31.37%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 41 %

Munsell Color System

6.9GY 6.9/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 70.18

A : -7.55

B : 11.24

CIE-Lch

L : 70.18

C : 13.54

H : 123.9

CIE-Luv

L : 70.18

U : -3.96

V : 17.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.03

A : -9.91

B : 12.17






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A6AF97


Here are the colors similar to A6AF97. 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 - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6AF97.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6AF97.


#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#A7B3A3
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6AF97.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6AF97.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6AF97.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A6AF97


Here are the paint colors similar to A6AF97. 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 A6AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6AF97 to Dunn-Edwards


#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6AF97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6AF97 to PPG Paints


#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6AF97 to Behr


#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#9EAD92
Roof Top Garden (S390-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6AF97 to Valspar


#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#95A088
Bushel (T617)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6AF97 to Benjamin Moore


#A7B4A2
Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6AF97 to Sherwin Williams


#98B092
Nurture Green (SW 6451)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#A3B48C
Haven (SW 6437)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6AF97 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



A6AF97
Laurel Green*

A097AF
Rose quartz*


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 #A6AF97?

Color that best contrast with #A6AF97 is #A097AF, color name is Rose quartz*
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 #A6AF97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6AF97 is #A097AF, color name is Rose quartz*.





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