Color Name
Tan Brown*
Hex Color Code
#AD8848
RGB Color Code
RGB(173, 136, 72)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 21.4%, 58.4%, 32.2%
#AD8848 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is AD8848?

The RGB color code for color number #AD8848 is RGB(173, 136, 72). In the RGB color model, #AD8848 has a red value of 173, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.4% magenta, 58.4% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38° (degrees), 41.2 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD8848 has a hue of 38° (degrees), 58.4 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color AD8848 is cool or warm?

Color AD8848 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD8848? (For interior and product design)

AD8848 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#AD8848

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #AD8848 with dark and light Color




Is #AD8848 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD8848 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 #AD8848 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 136, 72)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.39%
Yellow
58.38%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(38.02deg, 41.2 %, 48.0 %)

Hue
38.02°
Saturation
41.22 %.
Lightness
48.04 %.

RYB

RYB(92, 126, 67)
Red
92 (36.3%)
Yellow
126 (49.3%)
Blue
67 (26.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.02°
Saturation
58.38 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 38.02°

W: 28.24 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 27.21

Y : 26.96

Z : 9.9

YXY

Y1 : 26.96

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 46.67%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 27 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 5.7/6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.94

A : 6.52

B : 39.27

CIE-Lch

L : 58.94

C : 39.8

H : 80.58

CIE-Luv

L : 58.94

U : 29.17

V : 44.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.92

A : 2.67

B : 25.04






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AD8848

Here are the colors similar to AD8848. 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.

#AB7E4C Color
Tan Brown
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#C39953 Color
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#B8860B Color
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#C19A6B Color
Camel
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD8848.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AD8848.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD8848.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AD8848.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD8848.

#B28B33 Color
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#BD8C3D Color
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#B9975B Color
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#AE9142 Color
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AD8848

Here are the paint colors similar to AD8848. 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 AD8848 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD8848 to Behr

#AE8845 Color
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
#B2854A Color
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#AB8452 Color
Harvest Time (S300-6)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B78545 Color
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD8848 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD8848 to PPG Paints



Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD8848 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD8848 to Benjamin Moore



Valspar

Hex color AD8848 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD8848 to Valspar

#B3883B Color
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#AD8450 Color
Rustic Wicker (T508)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B79355 Color
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#A88353 Color
Hawk Feather (V090-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AD8848 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD8848 to Dunn-Edwards



Sherwin Williams

Hex color AD8848 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD8848 to Sherwin Williams

#AA803A Color
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#AD8451 Color
Chamois (SW 6131)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C09056 Color
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AD8848 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AD8848 to Farrow & Ball

#C59C5D Color
India Yellow (66)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#BA9368 Color
Sand (45)
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#BA9C69 Color
Duster (319)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#BD8C5F Color
Wet Sand (46)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#AD8848 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



AD8848
Tan Brown*

486DAD
YInMn 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 #AD8848?

Color that best contrast with #AD8848 is #486DAD, color name is YInMn 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 #AD8848?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD8848 is #486DAD, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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