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What color is AB9278?

The RGB color code for color number #AB9278 is RGB(171, 146, 120). In the RGB color model, #AB9278 has a red value of 171, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 29.8% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.6° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB9278 has a hue of 30.6° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB9278 is cool or warm?

Color AB9278 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB9278? (For interior and product design)

AB9278 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#AB9278

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #AB9278 with dark and light Color




Is #AB9278 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB9278 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 #AB9278 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 146, 120)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
146 (57.3%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.62%
Yellow
29.82%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(30.59deg, 23.3 %, 57.1 %)

Hue
30.59°
Saturation
23.29 %.
Lightness
57.06 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 98, 69)
Red
68 (26.8%)
Yellow
98 (38.2%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.59°
Saturation
29.82 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 30.59°

W: 47.06 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 30.46

Y : 30.57

Z : 22.06

YXY

Y1 : 30.57

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 42.75%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 30.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.9Y 6.1/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 62.14

A : 5.35

B : 17.26

CIE-Lch

L : 62.14

C : 18.07

H : 72.78

CIE-Luv

L : 62.14

U : 17.47

V : 21.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.29

A : 1.59

B : 15.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AB9278


Here are the colors similar to AB9278. 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 - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB9278.


#A89379
PANTONE 10353 C
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#A2907A
PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB9278.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB9278.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB9278.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB9278.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AB9278


Here are the paint colors similar to AB9278. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB9278 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB9278 to Sherwin Williams


#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#B59778
Soft Fawn (SW 9097)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB9278 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB9278 to PPG Paints


#B19576
Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB9278 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB9278 to Benjamin Moore


#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB9278 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB9278 to Dunn-Edwards


#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB9278 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB9278 to Behr


#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB9278 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB9278 to Valspar


#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A28C78
Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB9278 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



AB9278
Grullo*

7891AB
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 #AB9278?

Color that best contrast with #AB9278 is #7891AB, 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 #AB9278?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB9278 is #7891AB, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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