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What color is A8A87C?

The RGB color code for color number #A8A87C is RGB(168, 168, 124). In the RGB color model, #A8A87C has a red value of 168, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 26.2% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 57.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8A87C has a hue of 60° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A8A87C is cool or warm?

Color A8A87C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8A87C? (For interior and product design)

A8A87C has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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#A8A87C

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #A8A87C with dark and light Color




Is #A8A87C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8A87C 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 #A8A87C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 168, 124)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
26.19%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 20.2 %, 57.3 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
20.18 %.
Lightness
57.25 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 103, 63)
Red
53 (20.9%)
Yellow
103 (40.4%)
Blue
63 (24.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
26.19 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 48.63 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 33.79

Y : 37.79

Z : 24.58

YXY

Y1 : 37.79

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 34.12%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 37.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.7GY 6.6/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 67.86

A : -7.27

B : 22.81

CIE-Lch

L : 67.86

C : 23.94

H : 107.69

CIE-Luv

L : 67.86

U : 2.29

V : 31.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.47

A : -9.45

B : 19.32






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A8A87C


Here are the colors similar to A8A87C. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8A87C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8A87C.


#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8A87C.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8A87C.






Paint color for Hex #A8A87C


Here are the paint colors similar to A8A87C. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8A87C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8A87C to Dunn-Edwards


#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8A87C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8A87C to Sherwin Williams


#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8A87C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8A87C to PPG Paints


#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8A87C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8A87C to Valspar


#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8A87C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8A87C to Benjamin Moore


#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8A87C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8A87C to Behr


#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8A87C 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



A8A87C
Sage Green*

7C7CA8
Rhythm*


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 #A8A87C?

Color that best contrast with #A8A87C is #7C7CA8, color name is Rhythm*
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 #A8A87C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8A87C is #7C7CA8, color name is Rhythm*.





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