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HEX AC8040 - #AC8040, RGB(172,128,64) Color


Color Name: Tan Brown*
Hex Color Code: #AC8040
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 128, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.6%, 62.8%, 32.5%



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What color is AC8040?

The RGB color code for color number #AC8040 is RGB(172, 128, 64). In the RGB color model, #AC8040 has a red value of 172, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.6% magenta, 62.8% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 45.8 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC8040 has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 62.8 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color AC8040 is cool or warm?

Color AC8040 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC8040? (For interior and product design)

AC8040 has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#AC8040

Light Color


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Is #AC8040 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC8040 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 #AC8040 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 128, 64)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.58%
Yellow
62.79%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(35.56deg, 45.8 %, 46.3 %)

Hue
35.56°
Saturation
45.76 %.
Lightness
46.27 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 127, 69)
Red
102 (39.9%)
Yellow
127 (50.0%)
Blue
69 (26.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.56°
Saturation
62.79 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 35.56°

W: 25.10 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 25.66

Y : 24.58

Z : 8.24

YXY

Y1 : 24.58

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 49.80%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 24.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.3Y 5.5/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 56.66

A : 9.94

B : 40.68

CIE-Lch

L : 56.66

C : 41.87

H : 76.27

CIE-Luv

L : 56.66

U : 34.67

V : 43.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.58

A : 5.62

B : 24.85






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AC8040

Here are the colors similar to AC8040. 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.

#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#966D33
Dark Gold
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AC8040.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AC8040.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AC8040.

#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AC8040.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AC8040.

#A48055
PANTONE 6010 C
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#9E7849
PANTONE 6011 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#B58150
PANTONE 729 C
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AC8040

Here are the paint colors similar to AC8040. 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 AC8040 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC8040 to Sherwin Williams

#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#AD8451
Chamois (SW 6131)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color AC8040 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC8040 to Behr

#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC8040 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC8040 to Dunn-Edwards

#AD8047
Bungalow Gold (DET 484)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AC8040 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC8040 to PPG Paints

#AC854E
Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#A67E4B
Look At Me (PPG1091-7)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AC8040 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC8040 to Benjamin Moore

#AE7E46
Golden Meadow (2165-20)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC8040 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC8040 to Valspar

#B38146
Lion's Slumber (V091-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#AD8450
Rustic Wicker (T508)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#A88353
Hawk Feather (V090-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AC8040 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AC8040 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 13.71 (86.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 15.97 (84.0% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.20 (83.8% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 17.37 (82.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC8040 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



AC8040
Tan Brown*

406CAC
YInMn 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 #AC8040?

Color that best contrast with #AC8040 is #406CAC, color name is YInMn 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 #AC8040?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC8040 is #406CAC, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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