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HEX A78E00 - #A78E00, RGB(167,142,0) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #A78E00
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 142, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.0%, 100.0%, 34.5%






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What color is A78E00?

The RGB color code for color number #A78E00 is RGB(167, 142, 0). In the RGB color model, #A78E00 has a red value of 167, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 32.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A78E00 has a hue of 51° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



Color A78E00 is cool or warm?

Color A78E00 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A78E00? (For interior and product design)

A78E00 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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.



Dark Color

#A78E00

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #A78E00 with dark and light Color




Is #A78E00 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A78E00 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 #A78E00 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 142, 0)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.97%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(51.02deg, 100.0 %, 32.7 %)

Hue
51.02°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
32.75 %.

RYB

RYB(113, 181, 63)
Red
113 (44.3%)
Yellow
181 (71.0%)
Blue
63 (24.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.02°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 51.02°

W: 0.00 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 25.61

Y : 27.56

Z : 3.97

YXY

Y1 : 27.56

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 44.31%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 27.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.4Y 5.8/13.6

CIE-Lab

L : 59.49

A : -2.45

B : 63.84

CIE-Lch

L : 59.49

C : 63.88

H : 92.2

CIE-Luv

L : 59.49

U : 22.68

V : 63.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.5

A : -4.8

B : 32.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A78E00


Here are the colors similar to A78E00. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 8.21 (91.8% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 8.86 (91.1% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 9.83 (90.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A78E00.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A78E00.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A78E00.


#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A78E00.


#AC8400
PANTONE 118 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#AA9D2E
PANTONE 7767 C
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#BE9F00
PANTONE 4020 C
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A78E00.


#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A78E00


Here are the paint colors similar to A78E00. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A78E00 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A78E00 to Sherwin Williams


#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 9.20 (90.8% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 9.52 (90.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A78E00 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A78E00 to Valspar


#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A78E00 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A78E00 to PPG Paints


#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 8.21 (91.8% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 8.33 (91.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color A78E00 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A78E00 to Behr


#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 8.60 (91.4% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 8.66 (91.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A78E00 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A78E00 to Benjamin Moore


#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 8.18 (91.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A78E00 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A78E00 to Dunn-Edwards


#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A78E00 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



A78E00
Dark Goldenrod*

0019A7
Zaffre*


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 #A78E00?

Color that best contrast with #A78E00 is #0019A7, color name is Zaffre*
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 #A78E00?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A78E00 is #0019A7, color name is Zaffre*.





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