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What color is A9A46A?

The RGB color code for color number #A9A46A is RGB(169, 164, 106). In the RGB color model, #A9A46A has a red value of 169, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.0% magenta, 37.3% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.2° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 53.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9A46A has a hue of 55.2° (degrees), 37.3 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A9A46A is cool or warm?

Color A9A46A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9A46A? (For interior and product design)

A9A46A has an LRV of nearly 36. 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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#A9A46A

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #A9A46A with dark and light Color




Is #A9A46A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9A46A 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 #A9A46A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 164, 106)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.96%
Yellow
37.28%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(55.24deg, 26.8 %, 53.9 %)

Hue
55.24°
Saturation
26.81 %.
Lightness
53.92 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 115, 63)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
115 (45.1%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.24°
Saturation
37.28 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 55.24°

W: 41.57 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 32.24

Y : 36.03

Z : 18.89

YXY

Y1 : 36.03

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 35.69%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 36 %

Munsell Color System

1GY 6.5/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 66.54

A : -7.08

B : 30.76

CIE-Lch

L : 66.54

C : 31.57

H : 102.95

CIE-Luv

L : 66.54

U : 6.12

V : 40.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.02

A : -9.16

B : 23.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A9A46A


Here are the colors similar to A9A46A. 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.



#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9A46A.


#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9A46A.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9A46A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9A46A.






Paint color for Hex #A9A46A


Here are the paint colors similar to A9A46A. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9A46A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9A46A to Benjamin Moore


#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9A46A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9A46A to Behr


#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9A46A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9A46A to Valspar


#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9A46A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9A46A to Sherwin Williams


#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9A46A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9A46A to Dunn-Edwards


#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9A46A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9A46A to PPG Paints


#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9A46A 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



A9A46A
Misty Moss*

6A6FA9
Dark Blue 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 #A9A46A?

Color that best contrast with #A9A46A is #6A6FA9, color name is Dark Blue 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 #A9A46A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9A46A is #6A6FA9, color name is Dark Blue Gray*.





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