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HEX AB9896 - #AB9896, RGB(171,152,150) Color


Color Name: Reddish Silver*
Hex Color Code: #AB9896
RGB Color Code: RGB(171, 152, 150)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.1%, 12.3%, 32.9%



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What color is AB9896?

The RGB color code for color number #AB9896 is RGB(171, 152, 150). In the RGB color model, #AB9896 has a red value of 171, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 12.3% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 11.1 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB9896 has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB9896 is cool or warm?

Color AB9896 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB9896? (For interior and product design)

AB9896 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.



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#AB9896

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #AB9896 with dark and light Color




Is #AB9896 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB9896 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 #AB9896 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 152, 150)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.11%
Yellow
12.28%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(5.71deg, 11.1 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
5.71°
Saturation
11.11 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 78, 69)
Red
55 (21.6%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
5.71°
Saturation
12.28 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 5.71°

W: 58.82 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 33.53

Y : 33.32

Z : 33.52

YXY

Y1 : 33.32

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 40.39%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 33.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.1YR 6.3/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 64.42

A : 6.66

B : 3.61

CIE-Lch

L : 64.42

C : 7.58

H : 28.43

CIE-Luv

L : 64.42

U : 11.51

V : 3.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.72

A : 2.67

B : 5.98






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AB9896

Here are the colors similar to AB9896. 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.

#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#998A8A
Reddish Gray
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB9896.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB9896.

#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A48C89
PANTONE 4089 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#A28D90
PANTONE 4113 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB9896.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB9896.

#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB9896.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AB9896

Here are the paint colors similar to AB9896. 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 AB9896 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB9896 to Valspar

#AA9694
Foggy Mauve (V126-4)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B1A4A7
Heather Bay (T572)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB9896 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB9896 to PPG Paints

#AB9B9C
Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#A49491
Heliotrope (PPG1015-5)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#9B8E8E
Gray Violet (PPG1014-5)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#A0928B
Talavera (PPG1018-5)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB9896 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB9896 to Dunn-Edwards

#A49593
Monsoon (DE 6039)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#A79994
Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB9896 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB9896 to Behr

#B09F9E
Violet Vista (HDC-CT-18)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#A4918D
Tribeca (MQ1-40)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#A39699
Heather Plume (PPU17-13)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB9896 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB9896 to Sherwin Williams

#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#9F9291
Auger Shell (SW 9159)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB9896 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB9896 to Benjamin Moore

#B1A2A4
Mauve Desert (2113-50)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB9896 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB9896 to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB9896 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



AB9896
Reddish Silver*

96A9AB
Pewter 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 #AB9896?

Color that best contrast with #AB9896 is #96A9AB, color name is Pewter 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 #AB9896?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB9896 is #96A9AB, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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