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HEX A97C36 - #A97C36, RGB(169,124,54) Color


Color Name: Tan Brown*
Hex Color Code: #A97C36
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 124, 54)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 26.6%, 68.0%, 33.7%



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What color is A97C36?

The RGB color code for color number #A97C36 is RGB(169, 124, 54). In the RGB color model, #A97C36 has a red value of 169, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 54. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 68.0% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 51.6 % saturation, and 43.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A97C36 has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 68.0 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A97C36 is cool or warm?

Color A97C36 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A97C36? (For interior and product design)

A97C36 has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#A97C36

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #A97C36 with dark and light Color




Is #A97C36 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A97C36 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 #A97C36 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 124, 54)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.63%
Yellow
68.05%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(36.52deg, 51.6 %, 43.7 %)

Hue
36.52°
Saturation
51.57 %.
Lightness
43.73 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 133, 71)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Yellow
133 (52.2%)
Blue
71 (27.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.52°
Saturation
68.05 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 36.52°

W: 21.18 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 24.24

Y : 23.12

Z : 6.67

YXY

Y1 : 23.12

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 51.37%

Y : 78.82%


LRV

~ 23.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.5Y 5.4/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 55.19

A : 10.2

B : 43.89

CIE-Lch

L : 55.19

C : 45.06

H : 76.92

CIE-Luv

L : 55.19

U : 35.94

V : 45.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.08

A : 5.84

B : 25.42






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A97C36

Here are the colors similar to A97C36. 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.

#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#966D33
Dark Gold
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A97C36.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A97C36.

#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A97C36.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A97C36.

#9E7849
PANTONE 6011 C
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#9F7D23
PANTONE 7557 C
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#997747
PANTONE 10356 C
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#967126
PANTONE 7558 C
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A97C36.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A97C36

Here are the paint colors similar to A97C36. 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 A97C36 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A97C36 to Sherwin Williams

#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A97C36 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A97C36 to Benjamin Moore

#A07A35
Corduroy (2153-20)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#AE7E46
Golden Meadow (2165-20)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#96722E
Golden Bark (2153-10)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A97C36 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A97C36 to Dunn-Edwards

#AA8344
Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#AD8047
Bungalow Gold (DET 484)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#9F8046
Golden Harmony (DE 6168)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A97C36 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A97C36 to Behr

#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#9B7939
Persian Gold (M300-7)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A97C36 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A97C36 to Valspar

#9E772E
Ginseng (8002-24G)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A27740
Fields of Glory (V092-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B38146
Lion's Slumber (V091-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A97C36 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A97C36 to PPG Paints

#A67E4B
Look At Me (PPG1091-7)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AC854E
Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A97C36 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A97C36 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 14.74 (85.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 17.55 (82.5% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 17.77 (82.2% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 18.48 (81.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A97C36 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



A97C36
Tan Brown*

3663A9
Medium Sapphire*


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 #A97C36?

Color that best contrast with #A97C36 is #3663A9, color name is Medium Sapphire*
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 #A97C36?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A97C36 is #3663A9, color name is Medium Sapphire*.





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