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What color is ADAD5D?

The RGB color code for color number #ADAD5D is RGB(173, 173, 93). In the RGB color model, #ADAD5D has a red value of 173, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 46.2% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ADAD5D has a hue of 60° (degrees), 46.2 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color ADAD5D is cool or warm?

Color ADAD5D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ADAD5D? (For interior and product design)

ADAD5D has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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#ADAD5D

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #ADAD5D with dark and light Color




Is #ADAD5D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ADAD5D 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 #ADAD5D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 173, 93)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
46.24%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 32.8 %, 52.2 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
32.79 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 128, 57)
Red
58 (22.9%)
Yellow
128 (50.1%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
46.24 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 36.47 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 34.15

Y : 39.56

Z : 16.19

YXY

Y1 : 39.56

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 32.16%

Y : 63.53%


LRV

~ 39.6 %

Munsell Color System

2GY 6.8/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.16

A : -11.59

B : 40.86

CIE-Lch

L : 69.16

C : 42.47

H : 105.83

CIE-Luv

L : 69.16

U : 3.78

V : 52.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.9

A : -13.15

B : 28.77






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ADAD5D


Here are the colors similar to ADAD5D. 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.



#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ADAD5D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ADAD5D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ADAD5D.


#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A0AB4D
PANTONE 2304 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ADAD5D.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #ADAD5D


Here are the paint colors similar to ADAD5D. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color ADAD5D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ADAD5D to Dunn-Edwards


#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ADAD5D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ADAD5D to Benjamin Moore


#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ADAD5D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ADAD5D to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#97A554
Overt Green (SW 6718)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color ADAD5D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ADAD5D to Behr


#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ADAD5D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ADAD5D to Valspar


#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#A3AD69
Fiddlehead Fern (6003-6B)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ADAD5D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ADAD5D to PPG Paints


#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#ADAD5D 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



ADAD5D
Olive Green*

5D5DAD
Slate 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 #ADAD5D?

Color that best contrast with #ADAD5D is #5D5DAD, color name is Slate 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 #ADAD5D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ADAD5D is #5D5DAD, color name is Slate Blue*.





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