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What color is A79E42?

The RGB color code for color number #A79E42 is RGB(167, 158, 66). In the RGB color model, #A79E42 has a red value of 167, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 60.5% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.7° (degrees), 43.3 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A79E42 has a hue of 54.7° (degrees), 60.5 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



Color A79E42 is cool or warm?

Color A79E42 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A79E42? (For interior and product design)

A79E42 has an LRV of nearly 33. 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.



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#A79E42

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #A79E42 with dark and light Color




Is #A79E42 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A79E42 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 #A79E42 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 158, 66)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.39%
Yellow
60.48%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(54.65deg, 43.3 %, 45.7 %)

Hue
54.65°
Saturation
43.35 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 143, 64)
Red
77 (30.2%)
Yellow
143 (55.9%)
Blue
64 (25.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.65°
Saturation
60.48 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 54.65°

W: 25.88 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 29.15

Y : 33.06

Z : 10

YXY

Y1 : 33.06

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 38.04%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 33.1 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 6.3/6.8

CIE-Lab

L : 64.21

A : -8.57

B : 48.06

CIE-Lch

L : 64.21

C : 48.82

H : 100.11

CIE-Luv

L : 64.21

U : 10.18

V : 56.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.5

A : -10.14

B : 29.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A79E42


Here are the colors similar to A79E42. 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.



#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A79E42.


#AC9F3C
PANTONE 618 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#AA9D2E
PANTONE 7767 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A79E42.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A79E42.


#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A79E42.






Paint color for Hex #A79E42


Here are the paint colors similar to A79E42. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color A79E42 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A79E42 to PPG Paints


#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#A79954
Gremlin (PPG1110-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A79E42 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A79E42 to Benjamin Moore


#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B3A358
Turning Leaf (384)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A79E42 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A79E42 to Dunn-Edwards


#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A79E42 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A79E42 to Valspar


#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color A79E42 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A79E42 to Behr


#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A79E42 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A79E42 to Sherwin Williams


#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#A79E42 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



A79E42
Brass*

424BA7
Violet Blue*


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 #A79E42?

Color that best contrast with #A79E42 is #424BA7, color name is Violet Blue*
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 #A79E42?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A79E42 is #424BA7, color name is Violet Blue*.





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