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What color is ADAD8C?

The RGB color code for color number #ADAD8C is RGB(173, 173, 140). In the RGB color model, #ADAD8C has a red value of 173, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 19.1% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ADAD8C has a hue of 60° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color ADAD8C is cool or warm?

Color ADAD8C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ADAD8C? (For interior and product design)

ADAD8C has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#ADAD8C

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #ADAD8C with dark and light Color




Is #ADAD8C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ADAD8C 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 #ADAD8C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

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

CMYK

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

HSL

HSL(60deg, 16.8 %, 61.4 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
16.75 %.
Lightness
61.37 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 92, 59)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
92 (35.9%)
Blue
59 (23.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
19.08 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 54.90 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 36.91

Y : 40.66

Z : 30.71

YXY

Y1 : 40.66

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 32.16%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 40.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.9GY 6.8/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 69.94

A : -5.64

B : 17.01

CIE-Lch

L : 69.94

C : 17.92

H : 108.36

CIE-Luv

L : 69.94

U : 1.76

V : 24.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.77

A : -8.28

B : 16.08






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ADAD8C


Here are the colors similar to ADAD8C. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ADAD8C.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ADAD8C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ADAD8C.


#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ADAD8C.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to ADAD8C.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #ADAD8C


Here are the paint colors similar to ADAD8C. 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 ADAD8C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ADAD8C to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ADAD8C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ADAD8C to Sherwin Williams


#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ADAD8C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ADAD8C to Valspar


#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ADAD8C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ADAD8C to PPG Paints


#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ADAD8C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ADAD8C to Benjamin Moore


#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color ADAD8C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ADAD8C to Behr


#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#ADAD8C 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



ADAD8C
Sage Green*

8C8CAD
Cool 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 #ADAD8C?

Color that best contrast with #ADAD8C is #8C8CAD, color name is Cool 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 #ADAD8C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ADAD8C is #8C8CAD, color name is Cool Gray*.





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