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What color is ADB8A1?

The RGB color code for color number #ADB8A1 is RGB(173, 184, 161). In the RGB color model, #ADB8A1 has a red value of 173, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.5% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 88.7° (degrees), 13.9 % saturation, and 67.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ADB8A1 has a hue of 88.7° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color ADB8A1 is cool or warm?

Color ADB8A1 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ADB8A1? (For interior and product design)

ADB8A1 has an LRV of nearly 46. 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.



Dark Color

#ADB8A1

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #ADB8A1 with dark and light Color




Is #ADB8A1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ADB8A1 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 #ADB8A1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 184, 161)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.98%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.50%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(88.7deg, 13.9 %, 67.6 %)

Hue
88.7°
Saturation
13.94 %.
Lightness
67.65 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 78, 55)
Red
36 (13.9%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
55 (21.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
88.7°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 88.7°

W: 63.14 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 40.81

Y : 45.74

Z : 40.4

YXY

Y1 : 45.74

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 27.84%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 45.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.4GY 7.2/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 73.38

A : -8.04

B : 10.39

CIE-Lch

L : 73.38

C : 13.13

H : 127.75

CIE-Luv

L : 73.38

U : -5.12

V : 16.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.63

A : -10.65

B : 11.93






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ADB8A1


Here are the colors similar to ADB8A1. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 8.48 (91.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ADB8A1.


#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#A7B3A3
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ADB8A1.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ADB8A1.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ADB8A1.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to ADB8A1.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #ADB8A1


Here are the paint colors similar to ADB8A1. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ADB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ADB8A1 to Benjamin Moore


#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
#A7B4A2
Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ADB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ADB8A1 to Valspar


#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#A7BCA6
Salon Green (P025)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#ADBBAD
Median Green (M208)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color ADB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ADB8A1 to Dunn-Edwards


#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ADB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ADB8A1 to PPG Paints


#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B4C0AF
Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color ADB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ADB8A1 to Behr


#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#B3BFB0
Flagstaff Green (N400-3)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ADB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ADB8A1 to Sherwin Williams


#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#ADB8A1 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



ADB8A1
Laurel Green*

ACA1B8
Pastel Purple*


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 #ADB8A1?

Color that best contrast with #ADB8A1 is #ACA1B8, color name is Pastel Purple*
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 #ADB8A1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ADB8A1 is #ACA1B8, color name is Pastel Purple*.





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