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HEX A9AD74 - #A9AD74, RGB(169,173,116) Color


Color Name: Misty Moss*
Hex Color Code: #A9AD74
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 173, 116)
CMYK Values*: 2.3%, 0.0%, 32.9%, 32.2%





What color is A9AD74?

The RGB color code for color number #A9AD74 is RGB(169, 173, 116). In the RGB color model, #A9AD74 has a red value of 169, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 32.9% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 64.2° (degrees), 25.8 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9AD74 has a hue of 64.2° (degrees), 32.9 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color A9AD74 is cool or warm?

Color A9AD74 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9AD74? (For interior and product design)

A9AD74 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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#A9AD74

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #A9AD74 with dark and light Color




Is #A9AD74 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9AD74 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 #A9AD74 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 173, 116)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.31%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
32.95%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(64.21deg, 25.8 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
64.21°
Saturation
25.79 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 111, 60)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
111 (43.4%)
Blue
60 (23.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
64.21°
Saturation
32.95 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 64.21°

W: 45.49 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 34.46

Y : 39.58

Z : 22.35

YXY

Y1 : 39.58

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 32.16%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 39.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.5GY 6.8/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 69.17

A : -10.6

B : 28.87

CIE-Lch

L : 69.17

C : 30.76

H : 110.15

CIE-Luv

L : 69.17

U : 0.37

V : 39.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.92

A : -12.34

B : 22.98






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A9AD74


Here are the colors similar to A9AD74. 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 - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9AD74.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9AD74.


#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9AD74.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9AD74.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)





Paint color for Hex #A9AD74


Here are the paint colors similar to A9AD74. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color A9AD74 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9AD74 to PPG Paints


#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9AD74 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9AD74 to Behr


#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9AD74 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9AD74 to Sherwin Williams


#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9AD74 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9AD74 to Benjamin Moore


#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9AD74 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9AD74 to Dunn-Edwards


#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9AD74 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9AD74 to Valspar


#A3AD69
Fiddlehead Fern (6003-6B)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)








Color Combinations


#A9AD74 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



A9AD74
Misty Moss*

7874AD
Purple Yam*


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 #A9AD74?

Color that best contrast with #A9AD74 is #7874AD, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #A9AD74?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9AD74 is #7874AD, color name is Purple Yam*.






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