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What color is AD9917?

The RGB color code for color number #AD9917 is RGB(173, 153, 23). In the RGB color model, #AD9917 has a red value of 173, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 23. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.6% magenta, 86.7% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 52° (degrees), 76.5 % saturation, and 38.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD9917 has a hue of 52° (degrees), 86.7 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color AD9917 is cool or warm?

Color AD9917 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD9917? (For interior and product design)

AD9917 has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

#AD9917

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #AD9917 with dark and light Color




Is #AD9917 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD9917 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 #AD9917 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 153, 23)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.56%
Yellow
86.71%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(52deg, 76.5 %, 38.4 %)

Hue
52°
Saturation
76.53 %.
Lightness
38.43 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 169, 58)
Red
95 (37.1%)
Yellow
169 (66.4%)
Blue
58 (22.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
52°
Saturation
86.71 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 52°

W: 9.02 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 28.78

Y : 31.73

Z : 5.42

YXY

Y1 : 31.73

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 40.00%

Y : 90.98%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.1Y 6.2/9.3

CIE-Lab

L : 63.12

A : -5.27

B : 62.85

CIE-Lch

L : 63.12

C : 63.07

H : 94.8

CIE-Luv

L : 63.12

U : 18.98

V : 65.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.33

A : -7.37

B : 33.73






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AD9917


Here are the colors similar to AD9917. 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.



#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD9917.


#AA9D2E
PANTONE 7767 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#AC9F3C
PANTONE 618 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BE9F00
PANTONE 4020 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#ADA400
PANTONE 398 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD9917.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AD9917.


#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD9917.






Paint color for Hex #AD9917


Here are the paint colors similar to AD9917. 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 AD9917 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD9917 to Sherwin Williams


#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color AD9917 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD9917 to Behr


#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD9917 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD9917 to PPG Paints


#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AD9917 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD9917 to Dunn-Edwards


#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AD9917 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD9917 to Valspar


#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD9917 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD9917 to Benjamin Moore


#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#AD9917 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



AD9917
Brass*

172BAD
International Klein 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 #AD9917?

Color that best contrast with #AD9917 is #172BAD, color name is International Klein 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 #AD9917?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD9917 is #172BAD, color name is International Klein Blue*.





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