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HEX A9AD96 - #A9AD96, RGB(169,173,150) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #A9AD96
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 173, 150)
CMYK Values*: 2.3%, 0.0%, 13.3%, 32.2%



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What color is A9AD96?

The RGB color code for color number #A9AD96 is RGB(169, 173, 150). In the RGB color model, #A9AD96 has a red value of 169, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.3% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70.4° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A9AD96 has a hue of 70.4° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color A9AD96 is cool or warm?

Color A9AD96 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A9AD96? (For interior and product design)

A9AD96 has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#A9AD96

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Compare LRV 41 of #A9AD96 with dark and light Color




Is #A9AD96 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A9AD96 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 #A9AD96 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 173, 150)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.31%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
13.29%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(70.43deg, 12.3 %, 63.3 %)

Hue
70.43°
Saturation
12.30 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 84, 61)
Red
44 (17.1%)
Yellow
84 (33.1%)
Blue
61 (24.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
70.43°
Saturation
13.29 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 70.43°

W: 58.82 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 36.81

Y : 40.52

Z : 34.74

YXY

Y1 : 40.52

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 32.16%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 40.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.8GY 6.8/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.84

A : -5.55

B : 11.34

CIE-Lch

L : 69.84

C : 12.63

H : 116.06

CIE-Luv

L : 69.84

U : -1.11

V : 16.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.66

A : -8.18

B : 12.21






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A9AD96

Here are the colors similar to A9AD96. 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.

#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A9AD96.

#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#A7B3A3
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A9AD96.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A9AD96.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A9AD96.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A9AD96.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #A9AD96

Here are the paint colors similar to A9AD96. 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 A9AD96 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A9AD96 to PPG Paints

#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A9AD96 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A9AD96 to Behr

#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#9EAD92
Roof Top Garden (S390-4)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A9AD96 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A9AD96 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#9A9F94
Pigeon (25)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#B2ADA0
Hardwick White (5)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A9AD96 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A9AD96 to Dunn-Edwards

#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A9AD96 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A9AD96 to Valspar

#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A9AD96 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A9AD96 to Benjamin Moore

#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A7B4A2
Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A9AD96 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A9AD96 to Sherwin Williams

#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#989A82
Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#A9AD96 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



A9AD96
Laurel Green*

9A96AD
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 #A9AD96?

Color that best contrast with #A9AD96 is #9A96AD, 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 #A9AD96?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A9AD96 is #9A96AD, color name is Cool Gray*.





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