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HEX AA740C - #AA740C, RGB(170,116,12) Color


Color Name: Sand Dune*
Hex Color Code: #AA740C
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 116, 12)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 31.8%, 92.9%, 33.3%



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What color is AA740C?

The RGB color code for color number #AA740C is RGB(170, 116, 12). In the RGB color model, #AA740C has a red value of 170, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 12. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.8% magenta, 92.9% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.5° (degrees), 86.8 % saturation, and 35.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AA740C has a hue of 39.5° (degrees), 92.9 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.



Color AA740C is cool or warm?

Color AA740C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AA740C? (For interior and product design)

AA740C has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#AA740C

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #AA740C with dark and light Color




Is #AA740C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AA740C 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 #AA740C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 116, 12)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
116 (45.5%)
Blue
12 (4.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
31.76%
Yellow
92.94%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(39.49deg, 86.8 %, 35.7 %)

Hue
39.49°
Saturation
86.81 %.
Lightness
35.69 %.

RYB

RYB(134, 155, 67)
Red
134 (52.5%)
Yellow
155 (60.7%)
Blue
67 (26.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.49°
Saturation
92.94 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 39.49°

W: 4.71 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 22.89

Y : 21.06

Z : 3.21

YXY

Y1 : 21.06

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 54.51%

Y : 95.29%


LRV

~ 21.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.7Y 5.1/11.9

CIE-Lab

L : 53.02

A : 13.58

B : 57.23

CIE-Lch

L : 53.02

C : 58.82

H : 76.65

CIE-Luv

L : 53.02

U : 44.74

V : 52.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.89

A : 8.71

B : 27.98






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AA740C

Here are the colors similar to AA740C. 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.

#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#996515
Golden brown
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AA740C.

#A76D11
PANTONE 146 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#A07400
PANTONE 132 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#AD6C00
PANTONE 8962 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B47E00
PANTONE 7551 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AA740C.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AA740C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AA740C.

#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AA740C.

#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AA740C

Here are the paint colors similar to AA740C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color AA740C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AA740C to Valspar

#9F7111
Brazen (V054-6)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#9B6A13
Komodo (8002-22G)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AA740C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AA740C to Benjamin Moore

#A07A35
Corduroy (2153-20)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#96722E
Golden Bark (2153-10)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AA740C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AA740C to Sherwin Williams

#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#996F32
Sconce Gold (SW 6398)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AA740C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AA740C to PPG Paints

#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#A67E4B
Look At Me (PPG1091-7)
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AA740C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AA740C to Dunn-Edwards

#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#AA8344
Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color AA740C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AA740C to Behr

#9B7939
Persian Gold (M300-7)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AA740C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AA740C to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 18.62 (81.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AA740C 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



AA740C
Sand Dune*

0C42AA
Cobalt Blue*


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 #AA740C?

Color that best contrast with #AA740C is #0C42AA, color name is Cobalt Blue*
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 #AA740C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AA740C is #0C42AA, color name is Cobalt Blue*.





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