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HEX AA9981 - #AA9981, RGB(170,153,129) Color


Color Name: Grullo*
Hex Color Code: #AA9981
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 153, 129)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.0%, 24.1%, 33.3%



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What color is AA9981?

The RGB color code for color number #AA9981 is RGB(170, 153, 129). In the RGB color model, #AA9981 has a red value of 170, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.0% magenta, 24.1% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.1° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation, and 58.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AA9981 has a hue of 35.1° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.



Color AA9981 is cool or warm?

Color AA9981 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AA9981? (For interior and product design)

AA9981 has an LRV of nearly 33. 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.



Dark Color

#AA9981

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #AA9981 with dark and light Color




Is #AA9981 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AA9981 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 #AA9981 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 153, 129)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.00%
Yellow
24.12%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(35.12deg, 19.4 %, 58.6 %)

Hue
35.12°
Saturation
19.43 %.
Lightness
58.63 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 94, 68)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
68 (26.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.12°
Saturation
24.12 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 35.12°

W: 50.59 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 31.93

Y : 32.91

Z : 25.44

YXY

Y1 : 32.91

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 40.00%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 32.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 6.3/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.09

A : 2.37

B : 14.91

CIE-Lch

L : 64.09

C : 15.09

H : 80.98

CIE-Luv

L : 64.09

U : 11.95

V : 19.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.37

A : -1.05

B : 13.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AA9981

Here are the colors similar to AA9981. 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.

#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AA9981.

#A5957D
PANTONE 10346 C
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#A89379
PANTONE 10353 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#A2907A
PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AA9981.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AA9981.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AA9981.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AA9981.

#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AA9981

Here are the paint colors similar to AA9981. 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 AA9981 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AA9981 to Dunn-Edwards

#A89983
Wooden Peg (DE 6215)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#9F947D
Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AA9981 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AA9981 to Sherwin Williams

#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#A4947E
Urban Jungle (SW 9117)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#AC9D83
Fenland (SW 7544)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color AA9981 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AA9981 to Behr

#AE9B80
Golden Olive (MQ2-24)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AA9981 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AA9981 to Valspar

#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#A79B85
Land of Nod (T589)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AA9981 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AA9981 to PPG Paints

#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#A0917E
Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AA9981 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AA9981 to Benjamin Moore

#AB9E88
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#A29886
Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#A39A88
Downtown (CSP-165)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AA9981 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AA9981 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#AA9981 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



AA9981
Grullo*

8192AA
Shadow 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 #AA9981?

Color that best contrast with #AA9981 is #8192AA, color name is Shadow 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 #AA9981?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AA9981 is #8192AA, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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