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HEX AC973A - #AC973A, RGB(172,151,58) Color


Color Name: Brass*
Hex Color Code: #AC973A
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 151, 58)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.2%, 66.3%, 32.5%



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What color is AC973A?

The RGB color code for color number #AC973A is RGB(172, 151, 58). In the RGB color model, #AC973A has a red value of 172, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 66.3% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.9° (degrees), 49.6 % saturation, and 45.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC973A has a hue of 48.9° (degrees), 66.3 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color AC973A is cool or warm?

Color AC973A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC973A? (For interior and product design)

AC973A has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#AC973A

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #AC973A with dark and light Color




Is #AC973A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC973A 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 #AC973A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 151, 58)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.21%
Yellow
66.28%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(48.95deg, 49.6 %, 45.1 %)

Hue
48.95°
Saturation
49.57 %.
Lightness
45.10 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 143, 62)
Red
85 (33.4%)
Yellow
143 (56.2%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.95°
Saturation
66.28 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 48.95°

W: 22.75 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 28.84

Y : 31.21

Z : 8.51

YXY

Y1 : 31.21

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 40.78%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 31.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.3Y 6.1/7

CIE-Lab

L : 62.68

A : -3.15

B : 50.16

CIE-Lch

L : 62.68

C : 50.26

H : 93.6

CIE-Luv

L : 62.68

U : 18.72

V : 56.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.87

A : -5.6

B : 30.08






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AC973A

Here are the colors similar to AC973A. 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 - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 8.17 (91.8% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AC973A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AC973A.

#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AC973A.

#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#AC9F3C
PANTONE 618 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AA9D2E
PANTONE 7767 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AC973A.



Paint color for Hex #AC973A

Here are the paint colors similar to AC973A. 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.


Behr

Hex color AC973A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC973A to Behr

#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AC973A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC973A to Benjamin Moore

#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B3A358
Turning Leaf (384)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AC973A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC973A to Sherwin Williams

#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC973A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC973A to Dunn-Edwards

#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC973A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC973A to Valspar

#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#BDA459
Slender Stem (V056-4)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AC973A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC973A to PPG Paints

#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A79954
Gremlin (PPG1110-5)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AC973A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AC973A to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 16.61 (83.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.97 (83.0% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 17.11 (82.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.31 (82.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC973A 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



AC973A
Brass*

3A4FAC
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 #AC973A?

Color that best contrast with #AC973A is #3A4FAC, 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 #AC973A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC973A is #3A4FAC, color name is Violet Blue*.





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