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HEX AB8D38 - #AB8D38, RGB(171,141,56) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #AB8D38
RGB Color Code: RGB(171, 141, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.5%, 67.3%, 32.9%



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What color is AB8D38?

The RGB color code for color number #AB8D38 is RGB(171, 141, 56). In the RGB color model, #AB8D38 has a red value of 171, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 67.3% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 50.7 % saturation, and 44.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB8D38 has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 67.3 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB8D38 is cool or warm?

Color AB8D38 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB8D38? (For interior and product design)

AB8D38 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

#AB8D38

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #AB8D38 with dark and light Color




Is #AB8D38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB8D38 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 #AB8D38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 141, 56)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
141 (55.3%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.54%
Yellow
67.25%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(44.35deg, 50.7 %, 44.5 %)

Hue
44.35°
Saturation
50.66 %.
Lightness
44.51 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 140, 65)
Red
94 (36.9%)
Yellow
140 (54.9%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.35°
Saturation
67.25 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 44.35°

W: 21.96 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 27.03

Y : 27.99

Z : 7.72

YXY

Y1 : 27.99

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 44.71%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 28 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 5.8/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 59.88

A : 1.74

B : 48.05

CIE-Lch

L : 59.88

C : 48.09

H : 87.93

CIE-Luv

L : 59.88

U : 25.06

V : 52.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.91

A : -1.39

B : 28.39






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AB8D38

Here are the colors similar to AB8D38. 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.

#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 8.67 (91.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB8D38.

#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB8D38.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB8D38.

#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB8D38.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB8D38.

#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AB8D38

Here are the paint colors similar to AB8D38. 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 AB8D38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB8D38 to Valspar

#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB8D38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB8D38 to Dunn-Edwards

#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB8D38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB8D38 to PPG Paints



Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB8D38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB8D38 to Benjamin Moore

#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB8D38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB8D38 to Behr

#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB8D38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB8D38 to Sherwin Williams

#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB8D38 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB8D38 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 15.28 (84.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.57 (83.4% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 17.25 (82.8% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 18.16 (81.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB8D38 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



AB8D38
Dark Goldenrod*

3856AB
Cerulean 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 #AB8D38?

Color that best contrast with #AB8D38 is #3856AB, color name is Cerulean 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 #AB8D38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB8D38 is #3856AB, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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