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HEX A9AC8A - #A9AC8A, RGB(169,172,138) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #A9AC8A
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 172, 138)
CMYK Values*: 1.7%, 0.0%, 19.8%, 32.5%



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What color is A9AC8A?

The RGB color code for color number #A9AC8A is RGB(169, 172, 138). In the RGB color model, #A9AC8A has a red value of 169, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 19.8% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9AC8A has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color A9AC8A is cool or warm?

Color A9AC8A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9AC8A? (For interior and product design)

A9AC8A has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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Compare LRV 40 of #A9AC8A with dark and light Color




Is #A9AC8A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9AC8A 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 #A9AC8A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 172, 138)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.74%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
19.77%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(65.29deg, 17.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
17.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 93, 61)
Red
47 (18.5%)
Yellow
93 (36.6%)
Blue
61 (24.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
19.77 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 65.29°

W: 54.12 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 35.7

Y : 39.78

Z : 29.84

YXY

Y1 : 39.78

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 32.55%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.2GY 6.8/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 69.31

A : -6.95

B : 17.17

CIE-Lch

L : 69.31

C : 18.53

H : 112.03

CIE-Luv

L : 69.31

U : -0

V : 24.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.07

A : -9.32

B : 16.09






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A9AC8A

Here are the colors similar to A9AC8A. 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 - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9AC8A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9AC8A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9AC8A.

#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9AC8A.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A9AC8A.

#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A9AC8A

Here are the paint colors similar to A9AC8A. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9AC8A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9AC8A to Sherwin Williams

#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9AC8A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9AC8A to Dunn-Edwards

#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9AC8A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9AC8A to Valspar

#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9AC8A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9AC8A to Behr

#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9AC8A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9AC8A to Benjamin Moore

#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A9AC8A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9AC8A to PPG Paints

#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A9AC8A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A9AC8A to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 8.77 (91.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9AC8A 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



A9AC8A
Sage Green*

8D8AAC
Cool 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 #A9AC8A?

Color that best contrast with #A9AC8A is #8D8AAC, color name is Cool 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 #A9AC8A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9AC8A is #8D8AAC, color name is Cool Gray*.





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