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HEX ACAE96 - #ACAE96, RGB(172,174,150) Color


Color Name: Greige*
Hex Color Code: #ACAE96
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 174, 150)
CMYK Values*: 1.1%, 0.0%, 13.8%, 31.8%



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What color is ACAE96?

The RGB color code for color number #ACAE96 is RGB(172, 174, 150). In the RGB color model, #ACAE96 has a red value of 172, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.8% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ACAE96 has a hue of 65° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color ACAE96 is cool or warm?

Color ACAE96 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ACAE96? (For interior and product design)

ACAE96 has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#ACAE96

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #ACAE96 with dark and light Color




Is #ACAE96 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ACAE96 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 #ACAE96 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 174, 150)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.15%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
13.79%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(65deg, 12.9 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
65°
Saturation
12.90 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 84, 60)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
84 (33.0%)
Blue
60 (23.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65°
Saturation
13.79 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 65°

W: 58.82 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 37.65

Y : 41.24

Z : 34.83

YXY

Y1 : 41.24

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 31.76%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 41.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.3GY 6.9/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 70.35

A : -4.96

B : 12.09

CIE-Lch

L : 70.35

C : 13.07

H : 112.32

CIE-Luv

L : 70.35

U : 0.12

V : 17.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.22

A : -7.73

B : 12.8






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #ACAE96

Here are the colors similar to ACAE96. 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.

#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ACAE96.

#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ACAE96.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ACAE96.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ACAE96.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to ACAE96.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #ACAE96

Here are the paint colors similar to ACAE96. 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.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color ACAE96 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #ACAE96 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B2ADA0
Hardwick White (5)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color ACAE96 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ACAE96 to Behr

#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ACAE96 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ACAE96 to PPG Paints

#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ACAE96 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ACAE96 to Sherwin Williams

#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color ACAE96 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ACAE96 to Dunn-Edwards

#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ACAE96 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ACAE96 to Valspar

#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ACAE96 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ACAE96 to Benjamin Moore

#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#ACAE96 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



ACAE96
Greige*

9896AE
Cool 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 #ACAE96?

Color that best contrast with #ACAE96 is #9896AE, color name is Cool 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 #ACAE96?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ACAE96 is #9896AE, color name is Cool Gray*.





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