Color Name
Sand*
Hex Color Code
#AD9C6E
RGB Color Code
RGB(173, 156, 110)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 9.8%, 36.4%, 32.2%
#AD9C6E hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is AD9C6E?

The RGB color code for color number #AD9C6E is RGB(173, 156, 110). In the RGB color model, #AD9C6E has a red value of 173, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 36.4% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.8° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation, and 55.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD9C6E has a hue of 43.8° (degrees), 36.4 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color AD9C6E is cool or warm?

Color AD9C6E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD9C6E? (For interior and product design)

AD9C6E 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.



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Is #AD9C6E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD9C6E 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 #AD9C6E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 156, 110)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.83%
Yellow
36.42%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(43.81deg, 27.8 %, 55.5 %)

Hue
43.81°
Saturation
27.75 %.
Lightness
55.49 %.

RYB

RYB(65, 108, 64)
Red
65 (25.6%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
64 (25.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.81°
Saturation
36.42 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 43.81°

W: 43.14 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 31.94

Y : 33.79

Z : 19.59

YXY

Y1 : 33.79

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 38.82%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.5Y 6.3/4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.79

A : -0.64

B : 26.39

CIE-Lch

L : 64.79

C : 26.4

H : 91.39

CIE-Luv

L : 64.79

U : 13.44

V : 34.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.13

A : -3.65

B : 20.71






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AD9C6E

Here are the colors similar to AD9C6E. 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.

#C2B280 Color
Sand
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#C2B280 Color
Ecru
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#C2B280 Color
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#C8AD7F Color
Light French Beige
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD9C6E.

#B7A37A Color
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#BBA370 Color
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C1AE7B Color
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#BBAC88 Color
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD9C6E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AD9C6E.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD9C6E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AD9C6E.



Paint color for Hex #AD9C6E

Here are the paint colors similar to AD9C6E. 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 AD9C6E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD9C6E to Sherwin Williams



Behr

Hex color AD9C6E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD9C6E to Behr

#B8AA7D Color
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B9AB85 Color
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#B9AC87 Color
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#C0AB6E Color
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AD9C6E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD9C6E to Valspar

#BDA975 Color
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#BDA982 Color
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#C2AB7B Color
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#C6AC77 Color
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AD9C6E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AD9C6E to Farrow & Ball

#BA9C69 Color
Duster (319)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#BBA682 Color
Biscuit (38)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#C4AE89 Color
Cats Paw (240)
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#CAA36C Color
Cane (53)
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AD9C6E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD9C6E to Dunn-Edwards

#B7A86D Color
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#B2AA7A Color
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#BEA781 Color
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD9C6E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD9C6E to PPG Paints



Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD9C6E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD9C6E to Benjamin Moore

#C1A977 Color
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C1A77D Color
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#AD9C6E 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



AD9C6E
Sand*

6E7FAD
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #AD9C6E?

Color that best contrast with #AD9C6E is #6E7FAD, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #AD9C6E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD9C6E is #6E7FAD, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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