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What color is AE8E2C?

The RGB color code for color number #AE8E2C is RGB(174, 142, 44). In the RGB color model, #AE8E2C has a red value of 174, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 44. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 74.7% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.2° (degrees), 59.6 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AE8E2C has a hue of 45.2° (degrees), 74.7 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AE8E2C is cool or warm?

Color AE8E2C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AE8E2C? (For interior and product design)

AE8E2C has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#AE8E2C

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #AE8E2C with dark and light Color




Is #AE8E2C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AE8E2C 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 #AE8E2C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 142, 44)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.39%
Yellow
74.71%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(45.23deg, 59.6 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
45.23°
Saturation
59.63 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 148, 62)
Red
98 (38.3%)
Yellow
148 (57.9%)
Blue
62 (24.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45.23°
Saturation
74.71 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 45.23°

W: 17.25 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 27.58

Y : 28.53

Z : 6.44

YXY

Y1 : 28.53

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 44.31%

Y : 82.75%


LRV

~ 28.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 5.9/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 60.36

A : 1.89

B : 53.75

CIE-Lch

L : 60.36

C : 53.79

H : 87.99

CIE-Luv

L : 60.36

U : 27.11

V : 56.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.41

A : -1.28

B : 30.24






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AE8E2C


Here are the colors similar to AE8E2C. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 8.37 (91.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AE8E2C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AE8E2C.


#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AE8E2C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AE8E2C.


#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AE8E2C.


#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AE8E2C


Here are the paint colors similar to AE8E2C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color AE8E2C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AE8E2C to Valspar


#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AE8E2C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AE8E2C to Dunn-Edwards


#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AE8E2C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AE8E2C to PPG Paints


#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AE8E2C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AE8E2C to Benjamin Moore


#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AE8E2C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AE8E2C to Sherwin Williams


#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color AE8E2C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AE8E2C to Behr


#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#AE8E2C 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



AE8E2C
Dark Goldenrod*

2C4CAE
Violet 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 #AE8E2C?

Color that best contrast with #AE8E2C is #2C4CAE, color name is Violet 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 #AE8E2C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AE8E2C is #2C4CAE, color name is Violet Blue*.





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