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What color is AEA979?

The RGB color code for color number #AEA979 is RGB(174, 169, 121). In the RGB color model, #AEA979 has a red value of 174, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 30.5% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.3° (degrees), 24.7 % saturation, and 57.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AEA979 has a hue of 54.3° (degrees), 30.5 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AEA979 is cool or warm?

Color AEA979 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AEA979? (For interior and product design)

AEA979 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

#AEA979

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #AEA979 with dark and light Color




Is #AEA979 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AEA979 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 #AEA979 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 169, 121)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.87%
Yellow
30.46%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(54.34deg, 24.7 %, 57.8 %)

Hue
54.34°
Saturation
24.65 %.
Lightness
57.84 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 105, 59)
Red
54 (21.1%)
Yellow
105 (41.0%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.34°
Saturation
30.46 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 54.34°

W: 47.45 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 35.09

Y : 38.76

Z : 23.72

YXY

Y1 : 38.76

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 33.73%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 38.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.1GY 6.7/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 68.57

A : -5.84

B : 25.48

CIE-Lch

L : 68.57

C : 26.13

H : 102.9

CIE-Luv

L : 68.57

U : 5.64

V : 34.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.25

A : -8.32

B : 20.99






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AEA979


Here are the colors similar to AEA979. 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.



#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AEA979.


#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AEA979.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AEA979.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AEA979.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AEA979.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AEA979


Here are the paint colors similar to AEA979. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color AEA979 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AEA979 to PPG Paints


#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AEA979 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AEA979 to Dunn-Edwards


#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AEA979 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AEA979 to Sherwin Williams


#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AEA979 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AEA979 to Benjamin Moore


#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color AEA979 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AEA979 to Behr


#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AEA979 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AEA979 to Valspar


#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AEA979 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



AEA979
Misty Moss*

797EAE
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #AEA979?

Color that best contrast with #AEA979 is #797EAE, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #AEA979?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AEA979 is #797EAE, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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