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HEX AD851C - #AD851C, RGB(173,133,28) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #AD851C
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 133, 28)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.1%, 83.8%, 32.2%



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What color is AD851C?

The RGB color code for color number #AD851C is RGB(173, 133, 28). In the RGB color model, #AD851C has a red value of 173, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 28. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.1% magenta, 83.8% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 72.1 % saturation, and 39.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD851C has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 83.8 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color AD851C is cool or warm?

Color AD851C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD851C? (For interior and product design)

AD851C has an LRV of nearly 26. 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

#AD851C

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #AD851C with dark and light Color




Is #AD851C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD851C 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 #AD851C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 133, 28)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
28 (11.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.12%
Yellow
83.82%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(43.45deg, 72.1 %, 39.4 %)

Hue
43.45°
Saturation
72.14 %.
Lightness
39.41 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 154, 63)
Red
111 (43.7%)
Yellow
154 (60.2%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.45°
Saturation
83.82 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 43.45°

W: 10.98 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 25.83

Y : 25.74

Z : 4.71

YXY

Y1 : 25.74

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 47.84%

Y : 89.02%


LRV

~ 25.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.6Y 5.6/11.9

CIE-Lab

L : 57.79

A : 5.8

B : 57.04

CIE-Lch

L : 57.79

C : 57.33

H : 84.2

CIE-Luv

L : 57.79

U : 33.54

V : 56.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.74

A : 2.08

B : 30.02






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AD851C

Here are the colors similar to AD851C. 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.

#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD851C.

#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#AC8400
PANTONE 118 C
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AD851C.

#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD851C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AD851C.

#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD851C.



Paint color for Hex #AD851C

Here are the paint colors similar to AD851C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color AD851C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD851C to Valspar

#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD851C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD851C to Benjamin Moore

#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AD851C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD851C to Dunn-Edwards

#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#A28440
Arrow Rock (DE 5440)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color AD851C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD851C to Behr

#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#957C35
Thai Curry (M320-7)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#9B7939
Persian Gold (M300-7)
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD851C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD851C to PPG Paints

#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AD851C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD851C to Sherwin Williams

#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AD851C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AD851C to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 17.49 (82.5% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 19.25 (80.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#AD851C 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



AD851C
Dark Goldenrod*

1C44AD
Cobalt 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 #AD851C?

Color that best contrast with #AD851C is #1C44AD, color name is Cobalt 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 #AD851C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD851C is #1C44AD, color name is Cobalt Blue*.





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