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What color is A98A6B?

The RGB color code for color number #A98A6B is RGB(169, 138, 107). In the RGB color model, #A98A6B has a red value of 169, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.3% magenta, 36.7% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 26.5 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A98A6B has a hue of 30° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A98A6B is cool or warm?

Color A98A6B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A98A6B? (For interior and product design)

A98A6B has an LRV of nearly 28. 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.



Dark Color

#A98A6B

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #A98A6B with dark and light Color




Is #A98A6B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A98A6B 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 #A98A6B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 138, 107)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.34%
Yellow
36.69%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 26.5 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
26.50 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 104, 72)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Yellow
104 (40.8%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
36.69 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 41.96 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 28.1

Y : 27.67

Z : 17.77

YXY

Y1 : 27.67

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 45.88%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 27.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.5Y 5.8/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 59.59

A : 7.28

B : 21.04

CIE-Lch

L : 59.59

C : 22.26

H : 70.92

CIE-Luv

L : 59.59

U : 22.14

V : 25.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.61

A : 3.3

B : 16.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A98A6B


Here are the colors similar to A98A6B. 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.



#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A98A6B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A98A6B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A98A6B.


#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#B29070
PANTONE 10130 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B7916C
PANTONE 2467 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A98A6B.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A98A6B.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A98A6B


Here are the paint colors similar to A98A6B. 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 A98A6B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A98A6B to PPG Paints


#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B08A61
Caramel Kiss (PPG1083-6)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#B19576
Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A98A6B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A98A6B to Benjamin Moore


#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#B6906B
Autumn Leaf (1131)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#A27F5D
Café au Lait (CSP-290)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color A98A6B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A98A6B to Behr


#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B49073
Poncho (S240-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A98A6B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A98A6B to Dunn-Edwards


#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#B78D61
Mission Gold (DET 685)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A98A6B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A98A6B to Sherwin Williams


#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#9F8267
Meadowlark (SW 7522)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A98A6B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A98A6B to Valspar


#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#AA815B
Freckled Nose (V086-4)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#A98A6B 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



A98A6B
Light Taupe*

6B8AA9
Shadow 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 #A98A6B?

Color that best contrast with #A98A6B is #6B8AA9, color name is Shadow 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 #A98A6B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A98A6B is #6B8AA9, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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