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What color is AB9983?

The RGB color code for color number #AB9983 is RGB(171, 153, 131). In the RGB color model, #AB9983 has a red value of 171, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.5% magenta, 23.4% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB9983 has a hue of 33° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB9983 is cool or warm?

Color AB9983 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB9983? (For interior and product design)

AB9983 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

#AB9983

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #AB9983 with dark and light Color




Is #AB9983 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB9983 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 #AB9983 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 153, 131)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.53%
Yellow
23.39%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(33deg, 19.2 %, 59.2 %)

Hue
33°
Saturation
19.23 %.
Lightness
59.22 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 92, 67)
Red
60 (23.7%)
Yellow
92 (36.1%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33°
Saturation
23.39 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 33°

W: 51.37 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 32.28

Y : 33.08

Z : 26.16

YXY

Y1 : 33.08

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 40.00%

Y : 48.63%


LRV

~ 33.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.1Y 6.3/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.22

A : 3.06

B : 13.99

CIE-Lch

L : 64.22

C : 14.32

H : 77.67

CIE-Luv

L : 64.22

U : 12.45

V : 18.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.51

A : -0.46

B : 13.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AB9983


Here are the colors similar to AB9983. 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 - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB9983.


#A5957D
PANTONE 10346 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#A89379
PANTONE 10353 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB9983.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB9983.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB9983.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB9983.


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AB9983


Here are the paint colors similar to AB9983. 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 AB9983 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB9983 to Sherwin Williams


#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#A4947E
Urban Jungle (SW 9117)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB9983 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB9983 to Dunn-Edwards


#A89983
Wooden Peg (DE 6215)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB9983 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB9983 to Valspar


#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB9983 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB9983 to PPG Paints


#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB9983 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB9983 to Behr


#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#AE9B80
Golden Olive (MQ2-24)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB9983 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB9983 to Benjamin Moore


#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#AB9E88
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB9983 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



AB9983
Grullo*

8395AB
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 #AB9983?

Color that best contrast with #AB9983 is #8395AB, 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 #AB9983?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB9983 is #8395AB, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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