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What color is AE8869?

The RGB color code for color number #AE8869 is RGB(174, 136, 105). In the RGB color model, #AE8869 has a red value of 174, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 39.7% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AE8869 has a hue of 27° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AE8869 is cool or warm?

Color AE8869 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AE8869? (For interior and product design)

AE8869 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.



Dark Color

#AE8869

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #AE8869 with dark and light Color




Is #AE8869 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AE8869 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 #AE8869 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 136, 105)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.84%
Yellow
39.66%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(26.96deg, 29.9 %, 54.7 %)

Hue
26.96°
Saturation
29.87 %.
Lightness
54.71 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 103, 69)
Red
80 (31.5%)
Yellow
103 (40.5%)
Blue
69 (27.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.96°
Saturation
39.66 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 26.96°

W: 41.18 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 28.81

Y : 27.63

Z : 17.18

YXY

Y1 : 27.63

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 46.67%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 27.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.1YR 5.8/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 59.55

A : 10.22

B : 22.19

CIE-Lch

L : 59.55

C : 24.43

H : 65.27

CIE-Luv

L : 59.55

U : 27.16

V : 26.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.56

A : 5.86

B : 17.42






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AE8869


Here are the colors similar to AE8869. 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 - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#A67B5B
Latte
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AE8869.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AE8869.


#B78E6C
PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#AC835E
PANTONE 10138 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#B29070
PANTONE 10130 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AE8869.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AE8869.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AE8869.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AE8869


Here are the paint colors similar to AE8869. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AE8869 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AE8869 to Sherwin Williams


#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color AE8869 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AE8869 to Behr


#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B49073
Poncho (S240-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AE8869 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AE8869 to Benjamin Moore


#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B6906B
Autumn Leaf (1131)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AE8869 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AE8869 to Valspar


#B58A6B
Cinnamon Scone (V085-4)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B48765
Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AE8869 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AE8869 to PPG Paints


#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B98D68
Fire Dust (PPG1081-5)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AE8869 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AE8869 to Dunn-Edwards


#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#AB7F5B
Roman Brick (DEC 713)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#AE8869 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



AE8869
Light Taupe*

698FAE
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 #AE8869?

Color that best contrast with #AE8869 is #698FAE, 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 #AE8869?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AE8869 is #698FAE, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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