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HEX A9A97E - #A9A97E, RGB(169,169,126) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #A9A97E
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 169, 126)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 25.4%, 33.7%



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What color is A9A97E?

The RGB color code for color number #A9A97E is RGB(169, 169, 126). In the RGB color model, #A9A97E has a red value of 169, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 57.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9A97E has a hue of 60° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color A9A97E is cool or warm?

Color A9A97E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9A97E? (For interior and product design)

A9A97E 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #A9A97E with dark and light Color




Is #A9A97E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9A97E 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 #A9A97E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 169, 126)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
25.44%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 20.0 %, 57.8 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
57.84 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 102, 62)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
102 (39.9%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
25.44 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 49.41 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 34.32

Y : 38.32

Z : 25.33

YXY

Y1 : 38.32

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 33.73%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 38.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.7GY 6.7/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.25

A : -7.13

B : 22.27

CIE-Lch

L : 68.25

C : 23.38

H : 107.76

CIE-Luv

L : 68.25

U : 2.25

V : 31.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.9

A : -9.37

B : 19.07






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A9A97E

Here are the colors similar to A9A97E. 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.

#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9A97E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9A97E.

#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9A97E.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9A97E.



Paint color for Hex #A9A97E

Here are the paint colors similar to A9A97E. 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 A9A97E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9A97E to Dunn-Edwards

#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9A97E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9A97E to Sherwin Williams

#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9A97E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9A97E to Valspar

#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9A97E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9A97E to PPG Paints

#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9A97E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9A97E to Benjamin Moore

#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9A97E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9A97E to Behr

#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A9A97E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A9A97E to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 9.63 (90.4% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 10.21 (89.8% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 10.61 (89.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9A97E 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



A9A97E
Sage Green*

7E7EA9
Rhythm*


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 #A9A97E?

Color that best contrast with #A9A97E is #7E7EA9, color name is Rhythm*
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 #A9A97E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9A97E is #7E7EA9, color name is Rhythm*.





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