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HEX A8985E - #A8985E, RGB(168,152,94) Color


Color Name: Brass*
Hex Color Code: #A8985E
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 152, 94)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.5%, 44.0%, 34.1%



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What color is A8985E?

The RGB color code for color number #A8985E is RGB(168, 152, 94). In the RGB color model, #A8985E has a red value of 168, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 44.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8985E has a hue of 47° (degrees), 44.0 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A8985E is cool or warm?

Color A8985E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8985E? (For interior and product design)

A8985E 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.



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Compare LRV 32 of #A8985E with dark and light Color




Is #A8985E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8985E 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 #A8985E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 152, 94)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.52%
Yellow
44.05%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(47.03deg, 29.8 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
47.03°
Saturation
29.84 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 119, 67)
Red
73 (28.5%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
67 (26.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.03°
Saturation
44.05 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 47.03°

W: 36.86 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 29.4

Y : 31.59

Z : 15.14

YXY

Y1 : 31.59

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 40.39%

Y : 63.14%


LRV

~ 31.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.6Y 6.1/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63

A : -2.39

B : 32.6

CIE-Lch

L : 63

C : 32.69

H : 94.19

CIE-Luv

L : 63

U : 13.5

V : 40.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.2

A : -5

B : 23.37






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A8985E

Here are the colors similar to A8985E. 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 - 7.97 (92.0% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 8.06 (91.9% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 8.06 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8985E.

#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8985E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8985E.

#A28D5B
PANTONE 8383 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#998542
PANTONE 4505 C
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#AC9F3C
PANTONE 618 C
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8985E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A8985E.

#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A8985E

Here are the paint colors similar to A8985E. 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 A8985E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8985E to PPG Paints

#A79954
Gremlin (PPG1110-5)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#9D8A50
Safari Scene (PPG11-06)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8985E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8985E to Benjamin Moore

#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B3A358
Turning Leaf (384)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8985E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8985E to Dunn-Edwards

#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8985E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8985E to Sherwin Williams

#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8985E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8985E to Valspar

#BDA459
Slender Stem (V056-4)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#98895D
Rolling Prairie (6007-4B)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8985E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8985E to Behr

#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#93834B
Lucky Bamboo (PPU9-02)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A8985E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A8985E to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 11.58 (88.4% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 11.81 (88.2% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 12.03 (88.0% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 13.02 (87.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8985E 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



A8985E
Brass*

5E6EA8
Dark Blue Gray*


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 #A8985E?

Color that best contrast with #A8985E is #5E6EA8, color name is Dark Blue Gray*
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 #A8985E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8985E is #5E6EA8, color name is Dark Blue Gray*.





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