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What color is AB8440?

The RGB color code for color number #AB8440 is RGB(171, 132, 64). In the RGB color model, #AB8440 has a red value of 171, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 62.6% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.1° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB8440 has a hue of 38.1° (degrees), 62.6 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB8440 is cool or warm?

Color AB8440 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB8440? (For interior and product design)

AB8440 has an LRV of nearly 26. 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

#AB8440

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #AB8440 with dark and light Color




Is #AB8440 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB8440 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 #AB8440 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 132, 64)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.81%
Yellow
62.57%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(38.13deg, 45.5 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
38.13°
Saturation
45.53 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(99, 130, 68)
Red
99 (38.6%)
Yellow
130 (50.9%)
Blue
68 (26.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.13°
Saturation
62.57 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 38.13°

W: 25.10 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 25.97

Y : 25.53

Z : 8.41

YXY

Y1 : 25.53

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 48.24%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 25.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.4Y 5.6/6.4

CIE-Lab

L : 57.59

A : 7.26

B : 41.7

CIE-Lch

L : 57.59

C : 42.33

H : 80.12

CIE-Luv

L : 57.59

U : 31.02

V : 45.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.53

A : 3.33

B : 25.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AB8440


Here are the colors similar to AB8440. 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.



#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)





Paint color for Hex #AB8440


Here are the paint colors similar to AB8440. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB8440 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB8440 to Benjamin Moore


#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B08749
Goldenhurst (196)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#B2803D
Caramel Corn (2160-10)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB8440 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB8440 to Dunn-Edwards


#AA8344
Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#A28440
Arrow Rock (DE 5440)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#9F8046
Golden Harmony (DE 6168)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB8440 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB8440 to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB8440 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB8440 to PPG Paints


#AC854E
Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#A78A50
Graceful Gazelle (PPG1105-7)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#A48454
Tattle Tan (PPG1093-7)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB8440 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB8440 to Sherwin Williams


#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#AD8451
Chamois (SW 6131)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB8440 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB8440 to Valspar


#B18443
Sun Valley Vista (M245)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B28344
Camel Ride (3005-7A)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#A57A3B
El Dorado (8003-21F)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB8440 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB8440 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 13.55 (86.5% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 15.62 (84.4% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.31 (83.7% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 16.97 (83.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB8440 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



AB8440
Tan Brown*

4067AB
YInMn 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 #AB8440?

Color that best contrast with #AB8440 is #4067AB, color name is YInMn 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 #AB8440?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB8440 is #4067AB, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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