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HEX AC9B8A - #AC9B8A, RGB(172,155,138) Color


Color Name: Grullo*
Hex Color Code: #AC9B8A
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 155, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.9%, 19.8%, 32.5%



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What color is AC9B8A?

The RGB color code for color number #AC9B8A is RGB(172, 155, 138). In the RGB color model, #AC9B8A has a red value of 172, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 19.8% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC9B8A has a hue of 30° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color AC9B8A is cool or warm?

Color AC9B8A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC9B8A? (For interior and product design)

AC9B8A has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#AC9B8A

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #AC9B8A with dark and light Color




Is #AC9B8A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC9B8A 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 #AC9B8A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 155, 138)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.88%
Yellow
19.77%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 17.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
17.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 87, 67)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Yellow
87 (34.3%)
Blue
67 (26.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
19.77 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 54.12 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 33.32

Y : 34.05

Z : 28.86

YXY

Y1 : 34.05

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 39.22%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 34 %

Munsell Color System

3Y 6.3/2

CIE-Lab

L : 65

A : 3.42

B : 11.18

CIE-Lch

L : 65

C : 11.69

H : 73

CIE-Luv

L : 65

U : 11.42

V : 14.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.35

A : -0.18

B : 11.52






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AC9B8A

Here are the colors similar to AC9B8A. 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.

#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AC9B8A.

#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AC9B8A.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AC9B8A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AC9B8A.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AC9B8A

Here are the paint colors similar to AC9B8A. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color AC9B8A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC9B8A to PPG Paints

#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC9B8A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC9B8A to Dunn-Edwards

#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#A89983
Wooden Peg (DE 6215)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color AC9B8A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC9B8A to Behr

#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC9B8A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC9B8A to Valspar

#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#A79B85
Land of Nod (T589)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AC9B8A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC9B8A to Benjamin Moore

#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#AB9E88
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AC9B8A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC9B8A to Sherwin Williams

#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AC9B8A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AC9B8A to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC9B8A 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



AC9B8A
Grullo*

8A9BAC
Cadet Gray*


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 #AC9B8A?

Color that best contrast with #AC9B8A is #8A9BAC, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #AC9B8A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC9B8A is #8A9BAC, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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