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What color is ABAB51?

The RGB color code for color number #ABAB51 is RGB(171, 171, 81). In the RGB color model, #ABAB51 has a red value of 171, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 52.6% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ABAB51 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 52.6 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color ABAB51 is cool or warm?

Color ABAB51 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ABAB51? (For interior and product design)

ABAB51 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

#ABAB51

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #ABAB51 with dark and light Color




Is #ABAB51 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ABAB51 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 #ABAB51 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 171, 81)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
52.63%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 35.7 %, 49.4 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
35.71 %.
Lightness
49.41 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 137, 58)
Red
63 (24.6%)
Yellow
137 (53.5%)
Blue
58 (22.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
52.63 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 31.76 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 32.84

Y : 38.38

Z : 13.46

YXY

Y1 : 38.38

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 32.94%

Y : 68.24%


LRV

~ 38.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.1GY 6.7/7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.3

A : -12.49

B : 45.71

CIE-Lch

L : 68.3

C : 47.38

H : 105.29

CIE-Luv

L : 68.3

U : 4.1

V : 56.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.95

A : -13.78

B : 30.48






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ABAB51


Here are the colors similar to ABAB51. 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.



#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ABAB51.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ABAB51.


#A0AB4D
PANTONE 2304 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ABAB51.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ABAB51.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #ABAB51


Here are the paint colors similar to ABAB51. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ABAB51 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ABAB51 to Benjamin Moore


#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color ABAB51 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ABAB51 to Dunn-Edwards


#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ABAB51 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ABAB51 to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#97A554
Overt Green (SW 6718)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color ABAB51 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ABAB51 to Behr


#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ABAB51 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ABAB51 to PPG Paints


#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ABAB51 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ABAB51 to Valspar


#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#ABAB51 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



ABAB51
Olive Green*

5151AB
Violet 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 #ABAB51?

Color that best contrast with #ABAB51 is #5151AB, color name is Violet 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 #ABAB51?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ABAB51 is #5151AB, color name is Violet Blue*.





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