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What color is AC9C87?

The RGB color code for color number #AC9C87 is RGB(172, 156, 135). In the RGB color model, #AC9C87 has a red value of 172, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 21.5% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AC9C87 has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color AC9C87 is cool or warm?

Color AC9C87 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AC9C87? (For interior and product design)

AC9C87 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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#AC9C87

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #AC9C87 with dark and light Color




Is #AC9C87 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AC9C87 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 #AC9C87 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 156, 135)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.30%
Yellow
21.51%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(34.05deg, 18.2 %, 60.2 %)

Hue
34.05°
Saturation
18.23 %.
Lightness
60.20 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 90, 66)
Red
58 (22.6%)
Yellow
90 (35.3%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.05°
Saturation
21.51 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 34.05°

W: 52.94 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 33.27

Y : 34.3

Z : 27.79

YXY

Y1 : 34.3

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 38.82%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.6Y 6.4/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 65.2

A : 2.41

B : 13.13

CIE-Lch

L : 65.2

C : 13.35

H : 79.62

CIE-Luv

L : 65.2

U : 11.07

V : 17.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.56

A : -1.07

B : 12.86






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AC9C87


Here are the colors similar to AC9C87. 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 - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AC9C87.


#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A5957D
PANTONE 10346 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AC9C87.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AC9C87.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AC9C87.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AC9C87


Here are the paint colors similar to AC9C87. 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 AC9C87 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AC9C87 to Sherwin Williams


#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#B1A38E
Prairie Grass (SW 7546)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#AC9D83
Fenland (SW 7544)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AC9C87 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AC9C87 to Dunn-Edwards


#A89983
Wooden Peg (DE 6215)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AC9C87 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AC9C87 to PPG Paints


#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AC9C87 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AC9C87 to Benjamin Moore


#AB9E88
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#ADA290
Indian River (985)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#A29886
Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AC9C87 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AC9C87 to Valspar


#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#A79B85
Land of Nod (T589)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color AC9C87 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AC9C87 to Behr


#AE9B80
Golden Olive (MQ2-24)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#AC9C87 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



AC9C87
Grullo*

8797AC
Shadow 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 #AC9C87?

Color that best contrast with #AC9C87 is #8797AC, color name is Shadow 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 #AC9C87?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AC9C87 is #8797AC, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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