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HEX A6B0AA - #A6B0AA, RGB(166,176,170) Color


Color Name: Ash Gray*
Hex Color Code: #A6B0AA
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 176, 170)
CMYK Values*: 5.7%, 0.0%, 3.4%, 31.0%



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What color is A6B0AA?

The RGB color code for color number #A6B0AA is RGB(166, 176, 170). In the RGB color model, #A6B0AA has a red value of 166, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.4% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 144° (degrees), 6.0 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6B0AA has a hue of 144° (degrees), 5.7 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.



Color A6B0AA is cool or warm?

Color A6B0AA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A6B0AA? (For interior and product design)

A6B0AA has an LRV of nearly 42. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #A6B0AA with dark and light Color




Is #A6B0AA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6B0AA 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 #A6B0AA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 176, 170)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.68%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.41%
Key
30.98%

HSL

HSL(144deg, 6.0 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
144°
Saturation
5.95 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 70, 62)
Red
37 (14.5%)
Yellow
70 (27.5%)
Blue
62 (24.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
144°
Saturation
5.68 %.
Brightness / Value
69.02 %.

HWB

H: 144°

W: 65.10 %

B: 30.98 %

XYZ

X : 38.51

Y : 42.06

Z : 44.12

YXY

Y1 : 42.06

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 30.98%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 42.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.9G 6.9/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 70.91

A : -4.65

B : 1.85

CIE-Lch

L : 70.91

C : 5

H : 158.28

CIE-Luv

L : 70.91

U : -5.28

V : 3.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.85

A : -7.51

B : 5.06






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A6B0AA

Here are the colors similar to A6B0AA. 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.

#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6B0AA.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6B0AA.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6B0AA.

#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#9BAA9E
PANTONE 4184 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B1C0BC
PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B0BDB0
PANTONE 5655 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6B0AA.

#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6B0AA.

#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A6B0AA

Here are the paint colors similar to A6B0AA. 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 A6B0AA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6B0AA to Behr

#A5B4AE
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#9DADA3
Misty Moss (N420-3)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B6BBB2
Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6B0AA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6B0AA to Sherwin Williams

#B0B8B2
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#9BAAA2
Halcyon Green (SW 6213)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6B0AA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6B0AA to Benjamin Moore

#B0B9B3
Iced Marble (1578)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B0B9B2
Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B0B8AE
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B3BEB9
Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6B0AA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6B0AA to Valspar

#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#A8B8AF
Gray Embrace (V099-3)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B1BCB1
Bog Fog (8003-34D)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#98ABA7
April Rain (V100-4)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A6B0AA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6B0AA to Dunn-Edwards

#A9B9B5
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#96A69F
Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#95A7A4
Galway Bay (DE 6305)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A6B0AA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A6B0AA to Farrow & Ball

#B5BBB4
Light Blue (22)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B1B1AA
Lamp Room Gray (88)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6B0AA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6B0AA to PPG Paints

#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#A2B5AB
Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#ABACA6
Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A6B0AA 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



A6B0AA
Ash Gray*

B0A6AC
Silver Pink*


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 #A6B0AA?

Color that best contrast with #A6B0AA is #B0A6AC, color name is Silver Pink*
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 #A6B0AA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6B0AA is #B0A6AC, color name is Silver Pink*.





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