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HEX AB9D5B - #AB9D5B, RGB(171,157,91) Color


Color Name: Brass*
Hex Color Code: #AB9D5B
RGB Color Code: RGB(171, 157, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.2%, 46.8%, 32.9%



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What color is AB9D5B?

The RGB color code for color number #AB9D5B is RGB(171, 157, 91). In the RGB color model, #AB9D5B has a red value of 171, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 46.8% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 49.5° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB9D5B has a hue of 49.5° (degrees), 46.8 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB9D5B is cool or warm?

Color AB9D5B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB9D5B? (For interior and product design)

AB9D5B has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#AB9D5B

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #AB9D5B with dark and light Color




Is #AB9D5B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB9D5B 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 #AB9D5B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 157, 91)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.19%
Yellow
46.78%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(49.5deg, 32.3 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
49.5°
Saturation
32.26 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 123, 63)
Red
70 (27.6%)
Yellow
123 (48.1%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
49.5°
Saturation
46.78 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 49.5°

W: 35.69 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 30.74

Y : 33.53

Z : 14.75

YXY

Y1 : 33.53

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 38.43%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 33.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.4Y 6.3/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 64.59

A : -4.14

B : 36.23

CIE-Lch

L : 64.59

C : 36.46

H : 96.52

CIE-Luv

L : 64.59

U : 12.54

V : 45.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.9

A : -6.57

B : 25.43






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AB9D5B

Here are the colors similar to AB9D5B. 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.

#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB9D5B.

#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AC9F3C
PANTONE 618 C
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB9D5B.

#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB9D5B.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB9D5B.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB9D5B.

#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AB9D5B

Here are the paint colors similar to AB9D5B. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color AB9D5B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB9D5B to PPG Paints

#A79954
Gremlin (PPG1110-5)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB9D5B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB9D5B to Benjamin Moore

#B3A358
Turning Leaf (384)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB9D5B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB9D5B to Dunn-Edwards

#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AB9D5B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB9D5B to Valspar

#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BDA459
Slender Stem (V056-4)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB9D5B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB9D5B to Behr

#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB9D5B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB9D5B to Sherwin Williams

#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB9D5B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB9D5B to Farrow & Ball

#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 12.89 (87.1% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 13.29 (86.7% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 13.44 (86.6% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 13.76 (86.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB9D5B 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



AB9D5B
Brass*

5B69AB
Dark Blue 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 #AB9D5B?

Color that best contrast with #AB9D5B is #5B69AB, color name is Dark Blue 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 #AB9D5B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB9D5B is #5B69AB, color name is Dark Blue Gray*.





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