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What color is ADAD18?

The RGB color code for color number #ADAD18 is RGB(173, 173, 24). In the RGB color model, #ADAD18 has a red value of 173, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 24. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 86.1% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 75.6 % saturation, and 38.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ADAD18 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 86.1 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color ADAD18 is cool or warm?

Color ADAD18 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ADAD18? (For interior and product design)

ADAD18 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

#ADAD18

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #ADAD18 with dark and light Color




Is #ADAD18 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ADAD18 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 #ADAD18 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 173, 24)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
24 (9.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
86.13%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 75.6 %, 38.6 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
75.63 %.
Lightness
38.63 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 181, 54)
Red
76 (29.8%)
Yellow
181 (70.9%)
Blue
54 (21.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
86.13 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 9.41 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 32.34

Y : 38.84

Z : 6.66

YXY

Y1 : 38.84

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 32.16%

Y : 90.59%


LRV

~ 38.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.6GY 6.7/9.7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.63

A : -15.73

B : 67.13

CIE-Lch

L : 68.63

C : 68.95

H : 103.19

CIE-Luv

L : 68.63

U : 5.29

V : 73.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.32

A : -16.42

B : 37.29






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ADAD18


Here are the colors similar to ADAD18. 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.



#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ADAD18.


#A8AD00
PANTONE 383 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#ADA400
PANTONE 398 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ADAD18.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ADAD18.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ADAD18.


#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #ADAD18


Here are the paint colors similar to ADAD18. 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.


Valspar

Hex color ADAD18 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ADAD18 to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#96A52B
Sassy Green (6009-10)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color ADAD18 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ADAD18 to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ADAD18 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ADAD18 to PPG Paints


#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ADAD18 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ADAD18 to Benjamin Moore


#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color ADAD18 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ADAD18 to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ADAD18 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ADAD18 to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#ADAD18 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



ADAD18
Olive Yellow*

1818AD
Zaffre*


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 #ADAD18?

Color that best contrast with #ADAD18 is #1818AD, color name is Zaffre*
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 #ADAD18?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ADAD18 is #1818AD, color name is Zaffre*.





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