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What color is A97C79?

The RGB color code for color number #A97C79 is RGB(169, 124, 121). In the RGB color model, #A97C79 has a red value of 169, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 28.4% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 3.8° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation, and 56.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A97C79 has a hue of 3.8° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A97C79 is cool or warm?

Color A97C79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A97C79? (For interior and product design)

A97C79 has an LRV of nearly 24. 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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#A97C79

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #A97C79 with dark and light Color




Is #A97C79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A97C79 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 #A97C79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 124, 121)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.63%
Yellow
28.40%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(3.75deg, 21.8 %, 56.9 %)

Hue
3.75°
Saturation
21.82 %.
Lightness
56.86 %.

RYB

RYB(82, 89, 78)
Red
82 (32.0%)
Yellow
89 (35.1%)
Blue
78 (30.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
3.75°
Saturation
28.40 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 3.75°

W: 47.45 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 27.02

Y : 24.23

Z : 21.34

YXY

Y1 : 24.23

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 51.37%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 24.2 %

Munsell Color System

8.6R 5.5/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 56.32

A : 17.05

B : 8.51

CIE-Lch

L : 56.32

C : 19.06

H : 26.52

CIE-Luv

L : 56.32

U : 29.26

V : 8.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.22

A : 11.84

B : 8.75






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A97C79


Here are the colors similar to A97C79. 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.



#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#AD6F69
Copper Penny
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#B57170
Marsala
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A97C79.


#A07B7B
PANTONE 8441 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#B57D77
PANTONE 4037 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B0776C
PANTONE 10156 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A97C79.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A97C79.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A97C79.


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A97C79


Here are the paint colors similar to A97C79. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color A97C79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A97C79 to PPG Paints


#AD7D76
Ferris Wheel (PPG1059-5)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B57770
Earth Rose (PPG1056-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AD7171
Horizon Glow (PPG1052-5)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A97C79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A97C79 to Sherwin Williams


#AB7878
Salon Rose (SW 0061)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#A87376
Carley's Rose (SW 9002)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#C37F7A
Coral Rose (SW 9004)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A97C79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A97C79 to Benjamin Moore


#A77F78
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#9E726D
New England Brown (2104-40)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#A57F75
Almond Beige (2101-40)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#9A726D
Hickory Stick (2103-40)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A97C79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A97C79 to Dunn-Edwards


#A87678
Handmade Red (DE 6026)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#9D777C
Bohemian Jazz (DE 6019)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A97C79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A97C79 to Behr


#A67577
Heirloom Rose (S130-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A4746E
Autumn Russet (MQ1-17)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AD8177
Smoke Bush Rose (S170-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B07473
Red Gerbera (S140-5)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A97C79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A97C79 to Valspar


#A07D77
Forest Trail (1005-9C)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#9F7271
Cherry Mocha (1006-7C)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#BA7F78
New Haven Rose (1008-7C)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AB7378
Taffeta Darling (V079-5)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A97C79 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A97C79 to Farrow & Ball


#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 16.34 (83.7% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 16.50 (83.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A97C79 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



A97C79
Burnished Brown*

79A6A9
Cadet Blue*


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 #A97C79?

Color that best contrast with #A97C79 is #79A6A9, color name is Cadet Blue*
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 #A97C79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A97C79 is #79A6A9, color name is Cadet Blue*.





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