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What color is AD937B?

The RGB color code for color number #AD937B is RGB(173, 147, 123). In the RGB color model, #AD937B has a red value of 173, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 123. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 28.9% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD937B has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color AD937B is cool or warm?

Color AD937B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD937B? (For interior and product design)

AD937B has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#AD937B

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #AD937B with dark and light Color




Is #AD937B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD937B 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 #AD937B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 147, 123)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
123 (48.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.03%
Yellow
28.90%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(28.8deg, 23.4 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
28.8°
Saturation
23.36 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 95, 68)
Red
67 (26.2%)
Yellow
95 (37.4%)
Blue
68 (26.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.8°
Saturation
28.90 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 28.8°

W: 48.24 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 31.24

Y : 31.18

Z : 23.11

YXY

Y1 : 31.18

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 42.35%

Y : 51.76%


LRV

~ 31.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.2Y 6.1/3

CIE-Lab

L : 62.66

A : 6.01

B : 16.32

CIE-Lch

L : 62.66

C : 17.39

H : 69.77

CIE-Luv

L : 62.66

U : 17.97

V : 20.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.84

A : 2.15

B : 14.55






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AD937B


Here are the colors similar to AD937B. 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD937B.


#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#A89379
PANTONE 10353 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AD937B.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD937B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD937B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AD937B.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AD937B


Here are the paint colors similar to AD937B. 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 AD937B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD937B to Sherwin Williams


#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B59778
Soft Fawn (SW 9097)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD937B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD937B to PPG Paints


#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#B19576
Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD937B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD937B to Benjamin Moore


#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color AD937B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD937B to Behr


#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AD937B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD937B to Valspar


#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#A28C78
Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AD937B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD937B to Dunn-Edwards


#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#AD937B 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



AD937B
Pale Taupe*

7B95AD
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 #AD937B?

Color that best contrast with #AD937B is #7B95AD, 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 #AD937B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD937B is #7B95AD, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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