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What color is A9978E?

The RGB color code for color number #A9978E is RGB(169, 151, 142). In the RGB color model, #A9978E has a red value of 169, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9978E has a hue of 20° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A9978E is cool or warm?

Color A9978E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9978E? (For interior and product design)

A9978E has an LRV of nearly 33. 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.



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#A9978E

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #A9978E with dark and light Color




Is #A9978E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9978E 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 #A9978E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 151, 142)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.65%
Yellow
15.98%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(20deg, 13.6 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
20°
Saturation
13.57 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 84, 70)
Red
58 (22.7%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
70 (27.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20°
Saturation
15.98 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 20°

W: 55.69 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 32.31

Y : 32.52

Z : 30.17

YXY

Y1 : 32.52

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 40.78%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 32.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.2YR 6.2/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 63.77

A : 5.12

B : 7.16

CIE-Lch

L : 63.77

C : 8.8

H : 54.43

CIE-Luv

L : 63.77

U : 11.46

V : 9.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.03

A : 1.34

B : 8.56






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A9978E


Here are the colors similar to A9978E. 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.



#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9978E.


#A48D83
RAL 050 60 10 - Ecru Ochre
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A18D80
RAL 060 60 10 - Oak Brown
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#9A908A
RAL 060 60 05 - Screed Grey
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9978E.


#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#A48C89
PANTONE 4089 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9978E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A9978E.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A9978E


Here are the paint colors similar to A9978E. 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 A9978E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9978E to PPG Paints


#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#9C8F83
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9978E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9978E to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#9F8E84
Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9978E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9978E to Dunn-Edwards


#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9978E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9978E to Behr


#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9978E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9978E to Valspar


#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#9E8C80
Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9978E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9978E to Sherwin Williams


#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#A08E7E
Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9978E 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



A9978E
Grullo*

8EA0A9
Cadet Gray*


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 #A9978E?

Color that best contrast with #A9978E is #8EA0A9, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #A9978E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9978E is #8EA0A9, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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