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What color is AF856E?

The RGB color code for color number #AF856E is RGB(175, 133, 110). In the RGB color model, #AF856E has a red value of 175, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.0% magenta, 37.1% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.2° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AF856E has a hue of 21.2° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color AF856E is cool or warm?

Color AF856E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AF856E? (For interior and product design)

AF856E 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

#AF856E

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #AF856E with dark and light Color




Is #AF856E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AF856E 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 #AF856E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 133, 110)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.00%
Yellow
37.14%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(21.23deg, 28.9 %, 55.9 %)

Hue
21.23°
Saturation
28.89 %.
Lightness
55.88 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 98, 70)
Red
81 (31.6%)
Yellow
98 (38.6%)
Blue
70 (27.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.23°
Saturation
37.14 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 21.23°

W: 43.14 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 28.88

Y : 27.01

Z : 18.44

YXY

Y1 : 27.01

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 47.84%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 27 %

Munsell Color System

6.7YR 5.7/4

CIE-Lab

L : 58.99

A : 12.92

B : 18.63

CIE-Lch

L : 58.99

C : 22.67

H : 55.25

CIE-Luv

L : 58.99

U : 29.29

V : 21.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.98

A : 8.23

B : 15.34






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AF856E


Here are the colors similar to AF856E. 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 - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AF856E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AF856E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AF856E.


#AA8066
PANTONE 479 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#A28168
PANTONE 4048 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AF856E.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AF856E.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AF856E


Here are the paint colors similar to AF856E. 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 AF856E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AF856E to Behr


#B08872
Minestrone (S200-5)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#AE8167
Cider Spice (S210-5)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#A88168
Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AF856E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AF856E to Sherwin Williams


#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AF856E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AF856E to Valspar


#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#AA8064
Teddy (8004-12E)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AF856E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AF856E to Dunn-Edwards


#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AF856E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AF856E to PPG Paints


#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#A2806F
Tattered Teddy (PPG1072-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AF856E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AF856E to Benjamin Moore


#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B17D60
Lenape Trail (1222)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A47B64
Birchwood (1161)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#AF856E 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



AF856E
Light Taupe*

6E98AF
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 #AF856E?

Color that best contrast with #AF856E is #6E98AF, 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 #AF856E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AF856E is #6E98AF, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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