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HEX AB978B - #AB978B, RGB(171,151,139) Color


Color Name: Grullo*
Hex Color Code: #AB978B
RGB Color Code: RGB(171, 151, 139)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.7%, 18.7%, 32.9%



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What color is AB978B?

The RGB color code for color number #AB978B is RGB(171, 151, 139). In the RGB color model, #AB978B has a red value of 171, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 18.7% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB978B has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 18.7 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB978B is cool or warm?

Color AB978B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB978B? (For interior and product design)

AB978B 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

#AB978B

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #AB978B with dark and light Color




Is #AB978B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB978B 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 #AB978B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 151, 139)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.70%
Yellow
18.71%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(22.5deg, 16.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
16.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 86, 69)
Red
59 (23.2%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
69 (26.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
18.71 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 22.5°

W: 54.51 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 32.52

Y : 32.66

Z : 29.02

YXY

Y1 : 32.66

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 40.78%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 32.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 6.2/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63.88

A : 5.4

B : 9.02

CIE-Lch

L : 63.88

C : 10.52

H : 59.1

CIE-Luv

L : 63.88

U : 12.98

V : 11.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.14

A : 1.58

B : 9.9






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AB978B

Here are the colors similar to AB978B. 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 - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB978B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB978B.

#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB978B.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB978B.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AB978B

Here are the paint colors similar to AB978B. 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.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB978B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB978B to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB978B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB978B to Benjamin Moore

#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#9F8E84
Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB978B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB978B to PPG Paints

#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB978B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB978B to Valspar

#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#9E8C80
Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB978B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB978B to Behr

#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB978B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB978B to Dunn-Edwards

#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB978B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB978B to Sherwin Williams

#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#A08E7E
Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB978B 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



AB978B
Grullo*

8B9FAB
Cadet Gray*


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 #AB978B?

Color that best contrast with #AB978B is #8B9FAB, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #AB978B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB978B is #8B9FAB, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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