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What color is A9A856?

The RGB color code for color number #A9A856 is RGB(169, 168, 86). In the RGB color model, #A9A856 has a red value of 169, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 49.1% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 59.3° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9A856 has a hue of 59.3° (degrees), 49.1 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A9A856 is cool or warm?

Color A9A856 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9A856? (For interior and product design)

A9A856 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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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#A9A856

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #A9A856 with dark and light Color




Is #A9A856 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9A856 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 #A9A856 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 168, 86)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.59%
Yellow
49.11%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(59.28deg, 32.5 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
59.28°
Saturation
32.55 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 132, 61)
Red
64 (25.0%)
Yellow
132 (51.7%)
Blue
61 (23.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
59.28°
Saturation
49.11 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 59.28°

W: 33.73 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 32.04

Y : 37.11

Z : 14.28

YXY

Y1 : 37.11

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 34.12%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 37.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.8GY 6.6/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 67.36

A : -11.32

B : 42.12

CIE-Lch

L : 67.36

C : 43.61

H : 105.04

CIE-Luv

L : 67.36

U : 4.48

V : 53

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.92

A : -12.72

B : 28.75






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A9A856


Here are the colors similar to A9A856. 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.



#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9A856.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9A856.


#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#A0AB4D
PANTONE 2304 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9A856.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9A856.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A9A856


Here are the paint colors similar to A9A856. 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 A9A856 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9A856 to Dunn-Edwards


#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9A856 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9A856 to Benjamin Moore


#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9A856 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9A856 to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#97A554
Overt Green (SW 6718)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9A856 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9A856 to Valspar


#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#A3AD69
Fiddlehead Fern (6003-6B)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9A856 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9A856 to PPG Paints


#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9A856 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9A856 to Behr


#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9A856 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



A9A856
Olive Green*

5657A9
Violet 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 #A9A856?

Color that best contrast with #A9A856 is #5657A9, color name is Violet 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 #A9A856?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9A856 is #5657A9, color name is Violet Blue*.





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