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HEX AE8772 - #AE8772, RGB(174,135,114) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #AE8772
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 135, 114)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.4%, 34.5%, 31.8%



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What color is AE8772?

The RGB color code for color number #AE8772 is RGB(174, 135, 114). In the RGB color model, #AE8772 has a red value of 174, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.4% magenta, 34.5% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AE8772 has a hue of 21° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AE8772 is cool or warm?

Color AE8772 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AE8772? (For interior and product design)

AE8772 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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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#AE8772

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #AE8772 with dark and light Color




Is #AE8772 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AE8772 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 #AE8772 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 135, 114)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.41%
Yellow
34.48%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(21deg, 27.0 %, 56.5 %)

Hue
21°
Saturation
27.03 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 97, 71)
Red
78 (30.5%)
Yellow
97 (37.9%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21°
Saturation
34.48 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 21°

W: 44.71 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 29.16

Y : 27.54

Z : 19.7

YXY

Y1 : 27.54

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 47.06%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 27.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.6YR 5.8/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 59.47

A : 11.9

B : 17.01

CIE-Lch

L : 59.47

C : 20.76

H : 55.02

CIE-Luv

L : 59.47

U : 26.89

V : 20.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.48

A : 7.33

B : 14.48






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AE8772

Here are the colors similar to AE8772. 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 - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AE8772.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AE8772.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AE8772.

#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#AA8066
PANTONE 479 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#9F8170
PANTONE 8021 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AE8772.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AE8772.

#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AE8772

Here are the paint colors similar to AE8772. 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 AE8772 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AE8772 to Behr

#B08872
Minestrone (S200-5)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
#A8816F
Cocoa Nutmeg (S190-5)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#AE8167
Cider Spice (S210-5)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#A88168
Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AE8772 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AE8772 to Sherwin Williams

#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AE8772 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AE8772 to Dunn-Edwards

#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AE8772 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AE8772 to Valspar

#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#AA8064
Teddy (8004-12E)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AE8772 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AE8772 to PPG Paints

#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#A2806F
Tattered Teddy (PPG1072-5)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AE8772 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AE8772 to Benjamin Moore

#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AE8772 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AE8772 to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 10.89 (89.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#AE8772 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



AE8772
Light Taupe*

7299AE
Air Superiority 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 #AE8772?

Color that best contrast with #AE8772 is #7299AE, color name is Air Superiority 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 #AE8772?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AE8772 is #7299AE, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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