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What color is A8857B?

The RGB color code for color number #A8857B is RGB(168, 133, 123). In the RGB color model, #A8857B has a red value of 168, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 123. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.8% magenta, 26.8% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13.3° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8857B has a hue of 13.3° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A8857B is cool or warm?

Color A8857B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8857B? (For interior and product design)

A8857B has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#A8857B

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #A8857B with dark and light Color




Is #A8857B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8857B 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 #A8857B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 133, 123)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
123 (48.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.83%
Yellow
26.79%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(13.33deg, 20.5 %, 57.1 %)

Hue
13.33°
Saturation
20.55 %.
Lightness
57.06 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 92, 76)
Red
75 (29.5%)
Yellow
92 (35.9%)
Blue
76 (29.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
13.33°
Saturation
26.79 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 13.33°

W: 48.24 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 28.11

Y : 26.53

Z : 22.38

YXY

Y1 : 26.53

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 47.84%

Y : 51.76%


LRV

~ 26.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.9YR 5.7/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 58.54

A : 11.85

B : 10.48

CIE-Lch

L : 58.54

C : 15.82

H : 41.49

CIE-Luv

L : 58.54

U : 22.95

V : 12.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.51

A : 7.28

B : 10.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A8857B


Here are the colors similar to A8857B. 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.



#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8857B.


#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#A37F74
PANTONE 7614 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#A0867F
PANTONE 2475 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8857B.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8857B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8857B.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A8857B


Here are the paint colors similar to A8857B. 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 A8857B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8857B to Sherwin Williams


#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 0.46 (99.5% similar)
#A2877D
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#A08882
Cocoa Berry (SW 9078)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#A38887
Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8857B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8857B to PPG Paints


#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#A2806F
Tattered Teddy (PPG1072-5)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AD7D76
Ferris Wheel (PPG1059-5)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8857B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8857B to Benjamin Moore


#A57F75
Almond Beige (2101-40)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#A47F73
Appalachian Spring (2100-40)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#A77F78
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8857B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8857B to Dunn-Edwards


#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A08475
Wood Lake (DE 6075)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8857B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8857B to Behr


#A77F74
Fresh Cedar (MQ1-52)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AD8177
Smoke Bush Rose (S170-5)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#A8816F
Cocoa Nutmeg (S190-5)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#9D8376
Modern Mocha (N150-4)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8857B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8857B to Valspar


#A08173
Navajo Horizon (2003-9C)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A07D77
Forest Trail (1005-9C)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8857B 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



A8857B
Tawny Birch*

7B9EA8
Pewter 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 #A8857B?

Color that best contrast with #A8857B is #7B9EA8, color name is Pewter 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 #A8857B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8857B is #7B9EA8, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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