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HEX AB8968 - #AB8968, RGB(171,137,104) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #AB8968
RGB Color Code: RGB(171, 137, 104)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.9%, 39.2%, 32.9%



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What color is AB8968?

The RGB color code for color number #AB8968 is RGB(171, 137, 104). In the RGB color model, #AB8968 has a red value of 171, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.9% magenta, 39.2% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.6° (degrees), 28.5 % saturation, and 53.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB8968 has a hue of 29.6° (degrees), 39.2 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB8968 is cool or warm?

Color AB8968 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB8968? (For interior and product design)

AB8968 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

#AB8968

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #AB8968 with dark and light Color




Is #AB8968 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB8968 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 #AB8968 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 137, 104)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.88%
Yellow
39.18%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(29.55deg, 28.5 %, 53.9 %)

Hue
29.55°
Saturation
28.51 %.
Lightness
53.92 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 105, 71)
Red
80 (31.3%)
Yellow
105 (41.2%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.55°
Saturation
39.18 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 29.55°

W: 40.78 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 28.24

Y : 27.55

Z : 16.93

YXY

Y1 : 27.55

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 46.27%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 27.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.2Y 5.8/4

CIE-Lab

L : 59.48

A : 8.3

B : 22.6

CIE-Lch

L : 59.48

C : 24.07

H : 69.84

CIE-Luv

L : 59.48

U : 24.46

V : 27.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.49

A : 4.18

B : 17.62






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AB8968

Here are the colors similar to AB8968. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#A67B5B
Latte
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB8968.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB8968.

#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B29070
PANTONE 10130 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#AC835E
PANTONE 10138 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B78E6C
PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB8968.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB8968.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB8968.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AB8968

Here are the paint colors similar to AB8968. 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 AB8968 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB8968 to Benjamin Moore

#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#B6906B
Autumn Leaf (1131)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#A27F5D
Café au Lait (CSP-290)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB8968 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB8968 to PPG Paints

#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#B08A61
Caramel Kiss (PPG1083-6)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB8968 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB8968 to Sherwin Williams

#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#9F8267
Meadowlark (SW 7522)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB8968 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB8968 to Behr

#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B49073
Poncho (S240-5)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB8968 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB8968 to Dunn-Edwards

#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#B78D61
Mission Gold (DET 685)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB8968 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB8968 to Valspar

#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#AA815B
Freckled Nose (V086-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB8968 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB8968 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 8.77 (91.2% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 8.77 (91.2% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 9.64 (90.4% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 10.86 (89.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB8968 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



AB8968
Light Taupe*

688AAB
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #AB8968?

Color that best contrast with #AB8968 is #688AAB, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #AB8968?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB8968 is #688AAB, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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