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What color is AC8C42?

The RGB color code for color number #AC8C42 is RGB(172, 140, 66). In the RGB color model, #AC8C42 has a red value of 172, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 61.6% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.9° (degrees), 44.5 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC8C42 has a hue of 41.9° (degrees), 61.6 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color AC8C42 is cool or warm?

Color AC8C42 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC8C42? (For interior and product design)

AC8C42 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

#AC8C42

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #AC8C42 with dark and light Color




Is #AC8C42 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC8C42 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 #AC8C42 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 140, 66)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.60%
Yellow
61.63%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(41.89deg, 44.5 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
41.89°
Saturation
44.54 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 132, 66)
Red
91 (35.9%)
Yellow
132 (51.8%)
Blue
66 (25.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.89°
Saturation
61.63 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 41.89°

W: 25.88 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 27.37

Y : 27.92

Z : 9.1

YXY

Y1 : 27.92

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 45.10%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 27.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.1Y 5.8/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 59.82

A : 3.4

B : 43.27

CIE-Lch

L : 59.82

C : 43.41

H : 85.5

CIE-Luv

L : 59.82

U : 25.99

V : 48.51

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.84

A : 0.01

B : 26.78






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AC8C42


Here are the colors similar to AC8C42. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 8.24 (91.8% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 8.56 (91.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AC8C42.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AC8C42.


#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AC8C42.


#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AC8C42.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AC8C42.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AC8C42


Here are the paint colors similar to AC8C42. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC8C42 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC8C42 to Dunn-Edwards


#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AC8C42 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC8C42 to Benjamin Moore


#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color AC8C42 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC8C42 to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AC8C42 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC8C42 to PPG Paints


#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#9D8A50
Safari Scene (PPG11-06)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC8C42 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC8C42 to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AC8C42 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC8C42 to Sherwin Williams


#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC8C42 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



AC8C42
Aztec Gold*

4262AC
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 #AC8C42?

Color that best contrast with #AC8C42 is #4262AC, 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 #AC8C42?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC8C42 is #4262AC, color name is Medium Sapphire*.





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