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HEX A8A989 - #A8A989, RGB(168,169,137) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #A8A989
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 169, 137)
CMYK Values*: 0.6%, 0.0%, 18.9%, 33.7%



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What color is A8A989?

The RGB color code for color number #A8A989 is RGB(168, 169, 137). In the RGB color model, #A8A989 has a red value of 168, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 18.9% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.9° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8A989 has a hue of 61.9° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A8A989 is cool or warm?

Color A8A989 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8A989? (For interior and product design)

A8A989 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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#A8A989

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #A8A989 with dark and light Color




Is #A8A989 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8A989 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 #A8A989 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 169, 137)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.59%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
18.93%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(61.88deg, 15.7 %, 60.0 %)

Hue
61.88°
Saturation
15.69 %.
Lightness
60.00 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 93, 63)
Red
49 (19.3%)
Yellow
93 (36.6%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
61.88°
Saturation
18.93 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 61.88°

W: 53.73 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 34.85

Y : 38.51

Z : 29.26

YXY

Y1 : 38.51

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 33.73%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 38.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.8GY 6.7/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 68.39

A : -5.89

B : 16.44

CIE-Lch

L : 68.39

C : 17.46

H : 109.7

CIE-Luv

L : 68.39

U : 1.11

V : 23.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.05

A : -8.34

B : 15.48






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A8A989

Here are the colors similar to A8A989. 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 - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8A989.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8A989.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8A989.

#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8A989.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A8A989.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A8A989

Here are the paint colors similar to A8A989. 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 A8A989 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8A989 to Sherwin Williams

#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8A989 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8A989 to Dunn-Edwards

#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#9D9C7E
Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8A989 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8A989 to Behr

#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8A989 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8A989 to PPG Paints

#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8A989 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8A989 to Valspar

#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8A989 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8A989 to Benjamin Moore

#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A8A989 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A8A989 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)
#9A9F94
Pigeon (25)
ΔE - 8.19 (91.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8A989 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



A8A989
Sage Green*

8A89A9
Cool 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 #A8A989?

Color that best contrast with #A8A989 is #8A89A9, color name is Cool 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 #A8A989?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8A989 is #8A89A9, color name is Cool Gray*.





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