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What color is ADA974?

The RGB color code for color number #ADA974 is RGB(173, 169, 116). In the RGB color model, #ADA974 has a red value of 173, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 32.9% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.8° (degrees), 25.8 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ADA974 has a hue of 55.8° (degrees), 32.9 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color ADA974 is cool or warm?

Color ADA974 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ADA974? (For interior and product design)

ADA974 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

#ADA974

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #ADA974 with dark and light Color




Is #ADA974 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ADA974 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 #ADA974 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 169, 116)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.31%
Yellow
32.95%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(55.79deg, 25.8 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
55.79°
Saturation
25.79 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 109, 60)
Red
55 (21.6%)
Yellow
109 (42.6%)
Blue
60 (23.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.79°
Saturation
32.95 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 55.79°

W: 45.49 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 34.57

Y : 38.52

Z : 22.14

YXY

Y1 : 38.52

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 33.73%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 38.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.4GY 6.7/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 68.4

A : -6.88

B : 27.92

CIE-Lch

L : 68.4

C : 28.76

H : 103.85

CIE-Luv

L : 68.4

U : 5.24

V : 37.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.07

A : -9.18

B : 22.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ADA974


Here are the colors similar to ADA974. 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.



#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ADA974.


#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ADA974.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ADA974.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ADA974.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to ADA974.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #ADA974


Here are the paint colors similar to ADA974. 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 ADA974 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ADA974 to Sherwin Williams


#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ADA974 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ADA974 to Benjamin Moore


#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color ADA974 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ADA974 to Dunn-Edwards


#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color ADA974 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ADA974 to Behr


#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ADA974 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ADA974 to PPG Paints


#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ADA974 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ADA974 to Valspar


#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#ADA974 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



ADA974
Misty Moss*

7478AD
Purple Yam*


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 #ADA974?

Color that best contrast with #ADA974 is #7478AD, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #ADA974?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ADA974 is #7478AD, color name is Purple Yam*.





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