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HEX A9AB79 - #A9AB79, RGB(169,171,121) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #A9AB79
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 171, 121)
CMYK Values*: 1.2%, 0.0%, 29.2%, 32.9%



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What color is A9AB79?

The RGB color code for color number #A9AB79 is RGB(169, 171, 121). In the RGB color model, #A9AB79 has a red value of 169, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 29.2% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 62.4° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation, and 57.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9AB79 has a hue of 62.4° (degrees), 29.2 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color A9AB79 is cool or warm?

Color A9AB79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9AB79? (For interior and product design)

A9AB79 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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#A9AB79

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #A9AB79 with dark and light Color




Is #A9AB79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9AB79 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 #A9AB79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 171, 121)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.17%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
29.24%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(62.4deg, 22.9 %, 57.3 %)

Hue
62.4°
Saturation
22.94 %.
Lightness
57.25 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 106, 61)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
106 (41.6%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
62.4°
Saturation
29.24 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 62.4°

W: 47.45 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 34.38

Y : 38.94

Z : 23.79

YXY

Y1 : 38.94

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 32.94%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 38.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.2GY 6.7/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.71

A : -8.88

B : 25.58

CIE-Lch

L : 68.71

C : 27.08

H : 109.15

CIE-Luv

L : 68.71

U : 1.32

V : 35.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.4

A : -10.87

B : 21.08






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A9AB79

Here are the colors similar to A9AB79. 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 - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9AB79.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9AB79.

#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9AB79.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9AB79.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A9AB79

Here are the paint colors similar to A9AB79. 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 A9AB79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9AB79 to Dunn-Edwards

#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9AB79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9AB79 to Sherwin Williams

#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9AB79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9AB79 to PPG Paints

#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9AB79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9AB79 to Behr

#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9AB79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9AB79 to Benjamin Moore

#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9AB79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9AB79 to Valspar

#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A9AB79 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A9AB79 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 9.19 (90.8% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 11.27 (88.7% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 11.31 (88.7% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 11.34 (88.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9AB79 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



A9AB79
Sage Green*

7B79AB
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 #A9AB79?

Color that best contrast with #A9AB79 is #7B79AB, 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 #A9AB79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9AB79 is #7B79AB, color name is Rhythm*.





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