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What color is A9A870?

The RGB color code for color number #A9A870 is RGB(169, 168, 112). In the RGB color model, #A9A870 has a red value of 169, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 33.7% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.9° (degrees), 24.9 % saturation, and 55.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9A870 has a hue of 58.9° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A9A870 is cool or warm?

Color A9A870 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9A870? (For interior and product design)

A9A870 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

#A9A870

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #A9A870 with dark and light Color




Is #A9A870 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9A870 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 #A9A870 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 168, 112)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
112 (43.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

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

HSL

HSL(58.95deg, 24.9 %, 55.1 %)

Hue
58.95°
Saturation
24.89 %.
Lightness
55.10 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 112, 62)
Red
57 (22.2%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
62 (24.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.95°
Saturation
33.73 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 58.95°

W: 43.92 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 33.29

Y : 37.61

Z : 20.83

YXY

Y1 : 37.61

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 34.12%

Y : 56.08%


LRV

~ 37.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 6.6/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.73

A : -8.47

B : 29.12

CIE-Lch

L : 67.73

C : 30.32

H : 106.22

CIE-Luv

L : 67.73

U : 3.46

V : 39.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.33

A : -10.43

B : 22.79






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A9A870


Here are the colors similar to A9A870. 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 - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9A870.


#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9A870.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9A870.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9A870.






Paint color for Hex #A9A870


Here are the paint colors similar to A9A870. 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 A9A870 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9A870 to Benjamin Moore


#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9A870 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9A870 to Sherwin Williams


#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9A870 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9A870 to Dunn-Edwards


#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9A870 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9A870 to Behr


#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9A870 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9A870 to Valspar


#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A3AD69
Fiddlehead Fern (6003-6B)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9A870 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9A870 to PPG Paints


#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9A870 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



A9A870
Misty Moss*

7071A9
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 #A9A870?

Color that best contrast with #A9A870 is #7071A9, 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 #A9A870?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9A870 is #7071A9, color name is Dark Blue Gray*.





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