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What color is A86C38?

The RGB color code for color number #A86C38 is RGB(168, 108, 56). In the RGB color model, #A86C38 has a red value of 168, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 35.7% magenta, 66.7% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 43.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A86C38 has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 66.7 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A86C38 is cool or warm?

Color A86C38 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A86C38? (For interior and product design)

A86C38 has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#A86C38

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #A86C38 with dark and light Color




Is #A86C38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A86C38 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 #A86C38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 108, 56)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
35.71%
Yellow
66.67%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(27.86deg, 50.0 %, 43.9 %)

Hue
27.86°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
43.92 %.

RYB

RYB(121, 124, 76)
Red
121 (47.6%)
Yellow
124 (48.6%)
Blue
76 (29.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.86°
Saturation
66.67 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 27.86°

W: 21.96 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 22.22

Y : 19.34

Z : 6.3

YXY

Y1 : 19.34

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 57.65%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 19.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.7YR 4.9/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 51.08

A : 18.91

B : 38.29

CIE-Lch

L : 51.08

C : 42.7

H : 63.71

CIE-Luv

L : 51.08

U : 46.88

V : 37.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.97

A : 13.27

B : 22.28






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A86C38


Here are the colors similar to A86C38. 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.



#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#976638
Dark Buff
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A86C38.


#A77040
PANTONE 10140 C
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#A26632
PANTONE 10141 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#AC723B
PANTONE 10133 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#A7662B
PANTONE 7573 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A86C38.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A86C38.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A86C38.


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A86C38.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#A15904
BS 06-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A86C38


Here are the paint colors similar to A86C38. 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 A86C38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A86C38 to PPG Paints


#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#A66E49
Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A86C38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A86C38 to Benjamin Moore


#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#A3673E
Masada (AF-220)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#9C6E49
Runyon Canyon Tan (1140)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#9B7149
Greenfield Pumpkin (HC-40)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color A86C38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A86C38 to Behr


#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#9E6E43
Desert Clay (S250-6)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#9C6C37
Curry Powder (PPU6-01)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A86C38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A86C38 to Valspar


#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#AC6721
Hardy Clay (P010)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B06525
Fireside Chat (8002-15G)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A86C38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A86C38 to Sherwin Williams


#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#A56C4A
Brandywine (SW 7710)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A86C38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A86C38 to Dunn-Edwards


#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A86C38 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



A86C38
Windsor Tan*

3874A8
Bice 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 #A86C38?

Color that best contrast with #A86C38 is #3874A8, color name is Bice 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 #A86C38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A86C38 is #3874A8, color name is Bice Blue*.





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