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HEX AE8666 - #AE8666, RGB(174,134,102) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #AE8666
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 134, 102)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.0%, 41.4%, 31.8%



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What color is AE8666?

The RGB color code for color number #AE8666 is RGB(174, 134, 102). In the RGB color model, #AE8666 has a red value of 174, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.0% magenta, 41.4% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.7° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AE8666 has a hue of 26.7° (degrees), 41.4 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AE8666 is cool or warm?

Color AE8666 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AE8666? (For interior and product design)

AE8666 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#AE8666

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #AE8666 with dark and light Color




Is #AE8666 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AE8666 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 #AE8666 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 134, 102)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.99%
Yellow
41.38%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(26.67deg, 30.8 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
26.67°
Saturation
30.77 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 104, 70)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Yellow
104 (40.9%)
Blue
70 (27.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.67°
Saturation
41.38 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 26.67°

W: 40.00 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 28.38

Y : 27.01

Z : 16.29

YXY

Y1 : 27.01

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 47.45%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 27 %

Munsell Color System

9YR 5.7/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 58.98

A : 10.99

B : 23.11

CIE-Lch

L : 58.98

C : 25.59

H : 64.57

CIE-Luv

L : 58.98

U : 28.75

V : 27.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.97

A : 6.53

B : 17.8






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AE8666

Here are the colors similar to AE8666. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#A67B5B
Latte
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AE8666.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AE8666.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AE8666.

#AC835E
PANTONE 10138 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#B4875E
PANTONE 2317 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B78E6C
PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#AA8066
PANTONE 479 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AE8666.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AE8666.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AE8666

Here are the paint colors similar to AE8666. 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.


Behr

Hex color AE8666 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AE8666 to Behr

#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#AB7E5E
Burnt Toffee (S230-6)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#A88168
Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AE8666 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AE8666 to Sherwin Williams

#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AE8666 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AE8666 to Valspar

#B48765
Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#B58A6B
Cinnamon Scone (V085-4)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#AA815B
Freckled Nose (V086-4)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#AA8064
Teddy (8004-12E)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AE8666 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AE8666 to PPG Paints

#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B98D68
Fire Dust (PPG1081-5)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AE8666 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AE8666 to Benjamin Moore

#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#BA8D65
Harbor Highlands Tan (1139)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AE8666 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AE8666 to Dunn-Edwards

#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#AB7F5B
Roman Brick (DEC 713)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AE8666 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AE8666 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 9.60 (90.4% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 10.23 (89.8% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 10.53 (89.5% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 10.57 (89.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AE8666 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



AE8666
Light Taupe*

668EAE
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #AE8666?

Color that best contrast with #AE8666 is #668EAE, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #AE8666?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AE8666 is #668EAE, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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