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What color is AC8940?

The RGB color code for color number #AC8940 is RGB(172, 137, 64). In the RGB color model, #AC8940 has a red value of 172, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.3% magenta, 62.8% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 45.8 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC8940 has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 62.8 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color AC8940 is cool or warm?

Color AC8940 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC8940? (For interior and product design)

AC8940 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#AC8940

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #AC8940 with dark and light Color




Is #AC8940 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC8940 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 #AC8940 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 137, 64)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.35%
Yellow
62.79%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(40.56deg, 45.8 %, 46.3 %)

Hue
40.56°
Saturation
45.76 %.
Lightness
46.27 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 132, 66)
Red
95 (37.1%)
Yellow
132 (51.8%)
Blue
66 (26.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.56°
Saturation
62.79 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 40.56°

W: 25.10 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 26.88

Y : 27.03

Z : 8.65

YXY

Y1 : 27.03

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 46.27%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 27 %

Munsell Color System

3.5Y 5.7/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 59

A : 4.92

B : 43.34

CIE-Lch

L : 59

C : 43.61

H : 83.52

CIE-Luv

L : 59

U : 28.22

V : 47.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.99

A : 1.31

B : 26.53






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AC8940


Here are the colors similar to AC8940. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)





Paint color for Hex #AC8940


Here are the paint colors similar to AC8940. 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 AC8940 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC8940 to Benjamin Moore


#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#AC8D46
Golden Chalice (2151-20)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#AB8F4E
Renaissance Gold (280)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color AC8940 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC8940 to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#AA9357
Bitter Lemon (M310-6)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#AF915D
Brazilian Citrine (S310-5)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AC8940 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC8940 to PPG Paints




Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC8940 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC8940 to Dunn-Edwards


#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#A28440
Arrow Rock (DE 5440)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC8940 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC8940 to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B18443
Sun Valley Vista (M245)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (8002-25G)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AC8940 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC8940 to Sherwin Williams


#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AC8940 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AC8940 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 13.88 (86.1% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 15.43 (84.6% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 16.51 (83.5% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.59 (83.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC8940 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



AC8940
Dark Goldenrod*

4063AC
Medium Sapphire*


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 #AC8940?

Color that best contrast with #AC8940 is #4063AC, color name is Medium Sapphire*
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 #AC8940?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC8940 is #4063AC, color name is Medium Sapphire*.





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