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What color is AB996D?

The RGB color code for color number #AB996D is RGB(171, 153, 109). In the RGB color model, #AB996D has a red value of 171, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.5% magenta, 36.3% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.6° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation, and 54.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB996D has a hue of 42.6° (degrees), 36.3 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB996D is cool or warm?

Color AB996D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB996D? (For interior and product design)

AB996D 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

#AB996D

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #AB996D with dark and light Color




Is #AB996D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB996D 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 #AB996D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 153, 109)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.53%
Yellow
36.26%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(42.58deg, 27.0 %, 54.9 %)

Hue
42.58°
Saturation
26.96 %.
Lightness
54.90 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 108, 66)
Red
67 (26.4%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
66 (25.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.58°
Saturation
36.26 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 42.58°

W: 42.75 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 30.95

Y : 32.54

Z : 19.12

YXY

Y1 : 32.54

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 40.00%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 32.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.9Y 6.2/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 63.79

A : 0.05

B : 25.58

CIE-Lch

L : 63.79

C : 25.58

H : 89.89

CIE-Luv

L : 63.79

U : 14.01

V : 32.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.05

A : -3

B : 20.06






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AB996D


Here are the colors similar to AB996D. 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.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB996D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB996D.


#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB996D.


#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB996D.


#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB996D.






Paint color for Hex #AB996D


Here are the paint colors similar to AB996D. 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 AB996D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB996D to Sherwin Williams


#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#BA9A67
Rustic City (SW 7699)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#BA9C75
Coriander Powder (SW 9025)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB996D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB996D to Dunn-Edwards


#B89B6B
New Cork (DE 6180)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB996D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB996D to PPG Paints


#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB996D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB996D to Benjamin Moore


#B6976C
Baked Cumin (1062)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB996D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB996D to Behr


#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#B99563
Spiced Mustard (S300-5)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB996D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB996D to Valspar


#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB996D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB996D to Farrow & Ball


#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 8.66 (91.3% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 9.05 (90.9% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 11.20 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB996D 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



AB996D
Light French Beige*

6D7FAB
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #AB996D?

Color that best contrast with #AB996D is #6D7FAB, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #AB996D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB996D is #6D7FAB, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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