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HEX A8AA9A - #A8AA9A, RGB(168,170,154) Color


Color Name: Greige*
Hex Color Code: #A8AA9A
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 170, 154)
CMYK Values*: 1.2%, 0.0%, 9.4%, 33.3%



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What color is A8AA9A?

The RGB color code for color number #A8AA9A is RGB(168, 170, 154). In the RGB color model, #A8AA9A has a red value of 168, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.4% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 67.5° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8AA9A has a hue of 67.5° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.



Color A8AA9A is cool or warm?

Color A8AA9A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8AA9A? (For interior and product design)

A8AA9A 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #A8AA9A with dark and light Color




Is #A8AA9A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8AA9A 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 #A8AA9A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 170, 154)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.18%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
9.41%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(67.5deg, 8.6 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
67.5°
Saturation
8.60 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 81, 63)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
67.5°
Saturation
9.41 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 67.5°

W: 60.39 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 36.36

Y : 39.41

Z : 36.26

YXY

Y1 : 39.41

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 33.33%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 39.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.6GY 6.8/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 69.05

A : -3.62

B : 8

CIE-Lch

L : 69.05

C : 8.78

H : 114.37

CIE-Luv

L : 69.05

U : -0.29

V : 12.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.78

A : -6.48

B : 9.69






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A8AA9A

Here are the colors similar to A8AA9A. 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.

#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8AA9A.

#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8AA9A.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8AA9A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8AA9A.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A8AA9A.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A8AA9A

Here are the paint colors similar to A8AA9A. 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 A8AA9A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8AA9A to Dunn-Edwards

#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A8AA9A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A8AA9A to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#9A9F94
Pigeon (25)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B2ADA0
Hardwick White (5)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8AA9A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8AA9A to PPG Paints

#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#AFABA1
Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8AA9A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8AA9A to Valspar

#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#A6A290
Green Turquoise (8004-26D)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#A9A8A2
Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8AA9A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8AA9A to Benjamin Moore

#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8AA9A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8AA9A to Behr

#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8AA9A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8AA9A to Sherwin Williams

#A6A397
Downing Stone (SW 2821)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8AA9A 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



A8AA9A
Greige*

9C9AAA
Manatee*


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 #A8AA9A?

Color that best contrast with #A8AA9A is #9C9AAA, color name is Manatee*
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 #A8AA9A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8AA9A is #9C9AAA, color name is Manatee*.





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