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What color is A8AB8E?

The RGB color code for color number #A8AB8E is RGB(168, 171, 142). In the RGB color model, #A8AB8E has a red value of 168, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.0% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 66.2° (degrees), 14.7 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8AB8E has a hue of 66.2° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color A8AB8E is cool or warm?

Color A8AB8E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8AB8E? (For interior and product design)

A8AB8E 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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#A8AB8E

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #A8AB8E with dark and light Color




Is #A8AB8E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8AB8E 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 #A8AB8E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 171, 142)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.75%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
16.96%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(66.21deg, 14.7 %, 61.4 %)

Hue
66.21°
Saturation
14.72 %.
Lightness
61.37 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 90, 62)
Red
47 (18.3%)
Yellow
90 (35.4%)
Blue
62 (24.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
66.21°
Saturation
16.96 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 66.21°

W: 55.69 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 35.59

Y : 39.4

Z : 31.32

YXY

Y1 : 39.4

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 32.94%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 39.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.3GY 6.8/3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.04

A : -6.17

B : 14.6

CIE-Lch

L : 69.04

C : 15.85

H : 112.89

CIE-Luv

L : 69.04

U : -0.24

V : 21.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.77

A : -8.64

B : 14.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A8AB8E


Here are the colors similar to A8AB8E. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8AB8E.


#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8AB8E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8AB8E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8AB8E.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A8AB8E.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A8AB8E


Here are the paint colors similar to A8AB8E. 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 A8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8AB8E to Sherwin Williams


#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8AB8E to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8AB8E to Behr


#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8AB8E to Valspar


#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8AB8E to PPG Paints


#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8AB8E to Benjamin Moore


#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8AB8E 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



A8AB8E
Laurel Green*

918EAB
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 #A8AB8E?

Color that best contrast with #A8AB8E is #918EAB, 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 #A8AB8E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8AB8E is #918EAB, color name is Cool Gray*.





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