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What color is A8C988?

The RGB color code for color number #A8C988 is RGB(168, 201, 136). In the RGB color model, #A8C988 has a red value of 168, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 32.3% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90.5° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8C988 has a hue of 90.5° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color A8C988 is cool or warm?

Color A8C988 is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of #A8C988? (For interior and product design)

A8C988 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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.



Dark Color

#A8C988

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #A8C988 with dark and light Color




Is #A8C988 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8C988 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 #A8C988 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 201, 136)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.42%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
32.34%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(90.46deg, 37.6 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
90.46°
Saturation
37.57 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 104, 50)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Yellow
104 (40.9%)
Blue
50 (19.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
90.46°
Saturation
32.34 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 90.46°

W: 53.33 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 41.48

Y : 51.88

Z : 31.12

YXY

Y1 : 51.88

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 21.18%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 51.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.7GY 7.6/6

CIE-Lab

L : 77.21

A : -22.5

B : 28.96

CIE-Lch

L : 77.21

C : 36.67

H : 127.84

CIE-Luv

L : 77.21

U : -16.17

V : 43.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.02

A : -23.25

B : 24.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A8C988


Here are the colors similar to A8C988. 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 - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#93C572
Pistachio
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)
#BEE7A5
Pastel Pea Green
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8C988.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8C988.


#A9C47F
PANTONE 577 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#A7C086
PANTONE 4205 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BCD19B
PANTONE 579 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#ADDC91
PANTONE 358 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8C988.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8C988.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#9EDCA3
BS 16-D-41 - Green
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#80CE86
BS 14-E-50 - Green
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A8C988.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A8C988


Here are the paint colors similar to A8C988. 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.


Valspar

Hex color A8C988 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8C988 to Valspar


#A5CD8B
Whipped Pistachio (8002-30D)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#A9CF7E
Greenscape (6005-10A)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B8D892
Lush Meadow (6005-9C)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#BCD2A0
Fava Bean (V060-3)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8C988 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8C988 to Benjamin Moore


#ADD18A
Lime Twist (425)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#9EC479
Fresh Grass (426)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#95C884
Exotic Bloom (551)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#ACC774
Stem Green (2029-40)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8C988 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8C988 to Sherwin Williams


#99C285
Picnic (SW 6731)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#ABCA99
Oh Pistachio (SW 9033)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#9DB682
Mesclun Green (SW 6724)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8C988 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8C988 to Dunn-Edwards


#A9C08A
Shrubbery (DE 5584)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#9ABF8D
Rolling Hills (DE 5606)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#A5BE8F
Praying Mantis (DE 5591)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#91CB7D
Fresh Cut Grass (DE 5599)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8C988 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8C988 to Behr


#9DBB7D
Gleeful (P380-5)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A6BC7B
Lazy Caterpillar (P370-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#BAD19E
Four Leaf Clover (P380-4)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#A3C899
Gingko (M390-4)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A8C988 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8C988 to PPG Paints


#96BF83
Hearty Hosta (PPG1223-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#9ED686
Celery Sprig (PPG1224-6)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#AEC571
Lime Green (PPG1222-5)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#BACB7C
Floral Bouquet (PPG1117-4)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8C988 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



A8C988
Olivine*

A988C9
African Violet*


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 #A8C988?

Color that best contrast with #A8C988 is #A988C9, color name is African Violet*
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 #A8C988?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8C988 is #A988C9, color name is African Violet*.





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