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What color is A98B40?

The RGB color code for color number #A98B40 is RGB(169, 139, 64). In the RGB color model, #A98B40 has a red value of 169, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.8% magenta, 62.1% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 45.1 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A98B40 has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 62.1 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A98B40 is cool or warm?

Color A98B40 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A98B40? (For interior and product design)

A98B40 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#A98B40

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #A98B40 with dark and light Color




Is #A98B40 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A98B40 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 #A98B40 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 139, 64)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.75%
Yellow
62.13%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 45.1 %, 45.7 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
45.06 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 134, 68)
Red
93 (36.4%)
Yellow
134 (52.6%)
Blue
68 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
62.13 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 25.10 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 26.52

Y : 27.27

Z : 8.72

YXY

Y1 : 27.27

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 45.49%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 27.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.5Y 5.8/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 59.22

A : 2.48

B : 43.5

CIE-Lch

L : 59.22

C : 43.57

H : 86.73

CIE-Luv

L : 59.22

U : 24.57

V : 48.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.22

A : -0.74

B : 26.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A98B40


Here are the colors similar to A98B40. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 8.96 (91.0% similar)





Paint color for Hex #A98B40


Here are the paint colors similar to A98B40. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A98B40 to Dunn-Edwards


#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#A58B34
Sullen Gold (DE 5454)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#A28440
Arrow Rock (DE 5440)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A98B40 to Benjamin Moore


#AC8D46
Golden Chalice (2151-20)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#AB8F4E
Renaissance Gold (280)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#A08542
Mustard Olive (2151-10)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A98B40 to Valspar


#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (8002-25G)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A98B40 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A98B40 to PPG Paints


#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#A78A50
Graceful Gazelle (PPG1105-7)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#AE9550
Obsession (PPG1108-7)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#AB8F55
Gathering Field (PPG12-24)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color A98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A98B40 to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#AA9357
Bitter Lemon (M310-6)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#AF915D
Brazilian Citrine (S310-5)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A98B40 to Sherwin Williams


#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A98B40 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 13.88 (86.1% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 15.54 (84.5% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 16.33 (83.7% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 16.64 (83.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A98B40 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



A98B40
Aztec Gold*

405EA9
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 #A98B40?

Color that best contrast with #A98B40 is #405EA9, 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 #A98B40?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A98B40 is #405EA9, color name is Medium Sapphire*.





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