Color Name
Ash Gray*
Hex Color Code
#A6B1A6
RGB Color Code
RGB(166, 177, 166)
CMYK Values*
6.2%, 0.0%, 6.2%, 30.6%
#A6B1A6 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is A6B1A6?

The RGB color code for color number #A6B1A6 is RGB(166, 177, 166). In the RGB color model, #A6B1A6 has a red value of 166, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.2% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A6B1A6 has a hue of 120° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color A6B1A6 is cool or warm?

Color A6B1A6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #A6B1A6? (For interior and product design)

A6B1A6 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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#A6B1A6

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #A6B1A6 with dark and light Color




Is #A6B1A6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A6B1A6 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 #A6B1A6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 177, 166)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.21%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.21%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(120deg, 6.6 %, 67.3 %)

Hue
120°
Saturation
6.59 %.
Lightness
67.25 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 73, 62)
Red
37 (14.7%)
Yellow
73 (28.8%)
Blue
62 (24.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
120°
Saturation
6.21 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 120°

W: 65.10 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 38.33

Y : 42.3

Z : 42.22

YXY

Y1 : 42.3

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 30.59%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 42.3 %

Munsell Color System

10GY 7.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 71.08

A : -5.94

B : 4.29

CIE-Lch

L : 71.08

C : 7.33

H : 144.12

CIE-Luv

L : 71.08

U : -5.62

V : 7.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.04

A : -8.63

B : 7.04






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A6B1A6

Here are the colors similar to A6B1A6. 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 Color
Ash Gray
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#8DA399 Color
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#A8C3BC Color
Opal
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#A9BA9D Color
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A6B1A6.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A6B1A6.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A6B1A6.

#A7B3A3 Color
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#9BAA9E Color
PANTONE 4184 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B0BDB0 Color
PANTONE 5655 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B6BCB3 Color
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A6B1A6.

#B0B0A9 Color
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B7B3A8 Color
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#B5B0A1 Color
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A6B1A6.

#B8B7A8 Color
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#A9A9A8 Color
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A6B1A6

Here are the paint colors similar to A6B1A6. 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 A6B1A6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A6B1A6 to Dunn-Edwards



Farrow & Ball

Hex color A6B1A6 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A6B1A6 to Farrow & Ball

#9FB0A5 Color
Pond Green (G7)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#AEB2A4 Color
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#ACBEB3 Color
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B5BBB4 Color
Light Blue (22)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color A6B1A6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A6B1A6 to Behr

#9DADA3 Color
Misty Moss (N420-3)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#A5B4AE Color
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#AABAAF Color
Zen (PPU11-14)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B0B8B0 Color
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A6B1A6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A6B1A6 to Benjamin Moore

#B0B8AE Color
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#9CAC9E Color
Scenic Drive (697)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#A7B4A2 Color
Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B0B9B2 Color
Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A6B1A6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A6B1A6 to Valspar

#A8B8AF Color
Gray Embrace (V099-3)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B1BCB1 Color
Bog Fog (8003-34D)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#ADBBAD Color
Median Green (M208)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#9AABA1 Color
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A6B1A6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A6B1A6 to Sherwin Williams

#AEB3A9 Color
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#ADBBB2 Color
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B0B8B2 Color
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A6B1A6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A6B1A6 to PPG Paints








Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#A6B1A6 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



A6B1A6
Ash Gray*

B1A6B1
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 #A6B1A6?

Color that best contrast with #A6B1A6 is #B1A6B1, 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 #A6B1A6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A6B1A6 is #B1A6B1, color name is Rose quartz*.





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