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What color is A7986B?

The RGB color code for color number #A7986B is RGB(167, 152, 107). In the RGB color model, #A7986B has a red value of 167, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.0% magenta, 35.9% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A7986B has a hue of 45° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



Color A7986B is cool or warm?

Color A7986B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A7986B? (For interior and product design)

A7986B has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

#A7986B

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #A7986B with dark and light Color




Is #A7986B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A7986B 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 #A7986B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 152, 107)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.98%
Yellow
35.93%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 25.4 %, 53.7 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
25.42 %.
Lightness
53.73 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 110, 68)
Red
69 (26.9%)
Yellow
110 (43.1%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
35.93 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 41.96 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 29.82

Y : 31.73

Z : 18.46

YXY

Y1 : 31.73

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 40.39%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.1Y 6.2/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 63.12

A : -1.3

B : 25.72

CIE-Lch

L : 63.12

C : 25.75

H : 92.89

CIE-Luv

L : 63.12

U : 12.05

V : 33.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.33

A : -4.1

B : 20






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A7986B


Here are the colors similar to A7986B. 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.



#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A7986B.


#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A7986B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A7986B.


#A28D5B
PANTONE 8383 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#93845E
PANTONE 10342 C
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A7986B.


#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A7986B.






Paint color for Hex #A7986B


Here are the paint colors similar to A7986B. 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 A7986B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A7986B to Sherwin Williams


#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#8F8666
Sheraton Sage (SW 0014)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A7986B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A7986B to Valspar


#98895D
Rolling Prairie (6007-4B)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color A7986B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A7986B to Behr


#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#928459
Dash Of Oregano (S330-6)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A7986B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A7986B to PPG Paints


#9D8A50
Safari Scene (PPG11-06)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#9A845E
Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6)
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A7986B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A7986B to Dunn-Edwards


#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#9D8861
Ridgecrest (DE 6174)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#9A8557
Spacious Plain (DE 6188)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A7986B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A7986B to Benjamin Moore


#9D8752
Thyme (2148-20)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#918659
Savannah Shade (525)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#958649
G.I. Green (2149-20)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#8D835E
Alligator Green (2143-20)
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#A7986B 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



A7986B
Sand*

6B7AA7
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #A7986B?

Color that best contrast with #A7986B is #6B7AA7, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #A7986B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A7986B is #6B7AA7, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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