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HEX A8B981 - #A8B981, RGB(168,185,129) Color


Color Name: Olivine*
Hex Color Code: #A8B981
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 185, 129)
CMYK Values*: 9.2%, 0.0%, 30.3%, 27.5%



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What color is A8B981?

The RGB color code for color number #A8B981 is RGB(168, 185, 129). In the RGB color model, #A8B981 has a red value of 168, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 30.3% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 78.2° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8B981 has a hue of 78.2° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color A8B981 is cool or warm?

Color A8B981 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8B981? (For interior and product design)

A8B981 has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 45 of #A8B981 with dark and light Color




Is #A8B981 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8B981 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 #A8B981 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 185, 129)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.19%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
30.27%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(78.21deg, 28.6 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
78.21°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 105, 57)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
105 (41.1%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
78.21°
Saturation
30.27 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 78.21°

W: 50.59 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 37.46

Y : 44.61

Z : 27.4

YXY

Y1 : 44.61

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 27.45%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 44.6 %

Munsell Color System

6GY 7.1/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 72.63

A : -15.45

B : 26.54

CIE-Lch

L : 72.63

C : 30.71

H : 120.2

CIE-Luv

L : 72.63

U : -7.44

V : 38.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.79

A : -16.77

B : 22.42






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A8B981

Here are the colors similar to A8B981. 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.

#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8B981.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8B981.

#A7C086
PANTONE 4205 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#A9C47F
PANTONE 577 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#9CAF88
PANTONE 7494 C
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8B981.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8B981.

#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#85B582
BS 14-C-35 - Breamer
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A8B981

Here are the paint colors similar to A8B981. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8B981 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8B981 to Benjamin Moore

#A6BA80
Woodland Hills Green (543)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#A6B376
Vienna Green (538)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#9BAF7B
Grenada Green (432)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#95AD6D
Kiwi (544)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8B981 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8B981 to Valspar

#A6B483
Gloaming Green (6001-6A)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#9FB683
Bavarian Hops (V060-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#ADB977
Green Curry (V021-2)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8B981 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8B981 to Behr

#A6BC7B
Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#A2B07E
Fresh Guacamole (M360-5)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#ABBD90
Chervil Leaves (M370-4)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#9DBB7D
Gleeful (P380-5)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8B981 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8B981 to Dunn-Edwards

#A9C08A
Shrubbery (DE 5584)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#A5BE8F
Praying Mantis (DE 5591)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8B981 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8B981 to Sherwin Williams

#9DB682
Mesclun Green (SW 6724)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#ABB486
Great Green (SW 6430)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A3B48C
Haven (SW 6437)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8B981 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8B981 to PPG Paints

#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A8B981 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A8B981 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 11.65 (88.4% similar)
#6F9C60
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 12.07 (87.9% similar)
#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 12.10 (87.9% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 12.86 (87.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8B981 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



A8B981
Olivine*

9281B9
Lavender Purple*


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 #A8B981?

Color that best contrast with #A8B981 is #9281B9, color name is Lavender Purple*
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 #A8B981?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8B981 is #9281B9, color name is Lavender Purple*.





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