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What color is AD9B8C?

The RGB color code for color number #AD9B8C is RGB(173, 155, 140). In the RGB color model, #AD9B8C has a red value of 173, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 19.1% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.3° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD9B8C has a hue of 27.3° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color AD9B8C is cool or warm?

Color AD9B8C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD9B8C? (For interior and product design)

AD9B8C has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

#AD9B8C

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #AD9B8C with dark and light Color




Is #AD9B8C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD9B8C 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 #AD9B8C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 155, 140)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.40%
Yellow
19.08%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(27.27deg, 16.8 %, 61.4 %)

Hue
27.27°
Saturation
16.75 %.
Lightness
61.37 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 86, 66)
Red
57 (22.2%)
Yellow
86 (33.7%)
Blue
66 (26.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.27°
Saturation
19.08 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 27.27°

W: 54.90 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 33.69

Y : 34.22

Z : 29.64

YXY

Y1 : 34.22

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 39.22%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 34.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.9Y 6.4/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 65.14

A : 4.12

B : 10.27

CIE-Lch

L : 65.14

C : 11.07

H : 68.14

CIE-Luv

L : 65.14

U : 11.91

V : 13.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.5

A : 0.42

B : 10.91






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AD9B8C


Here are the colors similar to AD9B8C. 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.



#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD9B8C.


#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD9B8C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD9B8C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AD9B8C.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AD9B8C


Here are the paint colors similar to AD9B8C. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD9B8C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD9B8C to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#ADA290
Indian River (985)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD9B8C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD9B8C to PPG Paints


#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color AD9B8C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD9B8C to Behr


#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AD9B8C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD9B8C to Valspar


#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#9E8C80
Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AD9B8C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD9B8C to Dunn-Edwards


#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AD9B8C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD9B8C to Sherwin Williams


#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#AD9B8C 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



AD9B8C
Grullo*

8C9EAD
Cadet 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 #AD9B8C?

Color that best contrast with #AD9B8C is #8C9EAD, color name is Cadet 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 #AD9B8C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD9B8C is #8C9EAD, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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