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HEX A99E79 - #A99E79, RGB(169,158,121) Color


Color Name: Sand*
Hex Color Code: #A99E79
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 158, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.5%, 28.4%, 33.7%



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What color is A99E79?

The RGB color code for color number #A99E79 is RGB(169, 158, 121). In the RGB color model, #A99E79 has a red value of 169, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 28.4% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.2° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation, and 56.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A99E79 has a hue of 46.2° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A99E79 is cool or warm?

Color A99E79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A99E79? (For interior and product design)

A99E79 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#A99E79

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Is #A99E79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A99E79 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 #A99E79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 158, 121)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.51%
Yellow
28.40%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(46.25deg, 21.8 %, 56.9 %)

Hue
46.25°
Saturation
21.82 %.
Lightness
56.86 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 102, 66)
Red
60 (23.7%)
Yellow
102 (39.8%)
Blue
66 (25.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.25°
Saturation
28.40 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 46.25°

W: 47.45 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 32.04

Y : 34.27

Z : 23.02

YXY

Y1 : 34.27

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 38.04%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.1Y 6.4/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 65.18

A : -1.91

B : 20.82

CIE-Lch

L : 65.18

C : 20.91

H : 95.25

CIE-Luv

L : 65.18

U : 8.91

V : 28.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.54

A : -4.75

B : 17.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A99E79

Here are the colors similar to A99E79. 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.

#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A99E79.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A99E79.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A99E79.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A99E79.

#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#A1967E
PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#A5957D
PANTONE 10346 C
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A99E79.

#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A99E79

Here are the paint colors similar to A99E79. 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 A99E79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A99E79 to Sherwin Williams

#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#AC9D83
Fenland (SW 7544)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A99E79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A99E79 to Behr

#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AE9B80
Golden Olive (MQ2-24)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A99E79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A99E79 to Dunn-Edwards

#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#9F947D
Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#A89983
Wooden Peg (DE 6215)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A99E79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A99E79 to Valspar

#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#A79B85
Land of Nod (T589)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A99E79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A99E79 to PPG Paints

#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A99E79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A99E79 to Benjamin Moore

#AB9E88
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#A39A88
Downtown (CSP-165)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
#A29886
Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#ADA290
Indian River (985)
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A99E79 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A99E79 to Farrow & Ball

#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 8.84 (91.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#A99E79 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



A99E79
Sand*

7984A9
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #A99E79?

Color that best contrast with #A99E79 is #7984A9, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #A99E79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A99E79 is #7984A9, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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