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What color is AF897A?

The RGB color code for color number #AF897A is RGB(175, 137, 122). In the RGB color model, #AF897A has a red value of 175, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 30.3% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17° (degrees), 24.9 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AF897A has a hue of 17° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color AF897A is cool or warm?

Color AF897A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AF897A? (For interior and product design)

AF897A 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

#AF897A

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #AF897A with dark and light Color




Is #AF897A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AF897A 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 #AF897A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 137, 122)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.71%
Yellow
30.29%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(16.98deg, 24.9 %, 58.2 %)

Hue
16.98°
Saturation
24.88 %.
Lightness
58.24 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 92, 70)
Red
74 (28.8%)
Yellow
92 (36.0%)
Blue
70 (27.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.98°
Saturation
30.29 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 16.98°

W: 47.84 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 30.14

Y : 28.41

Z : 22.31

YXY

Y1 : 28.41

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 46.27%

Y : 52.16%


LRV

~ 28.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.6YR 5.9/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 60.26

A : 12.26

B : 13.57

CIE-Lch

L : 60.26

C : 18.29

H : 47.92

CIE-Luv

L : 60.26

U : 25.51

V : 15.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.3

A : 7.65

B : 12.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AF897A


Here are the colors similar to AF897A. 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.



#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AF897A.


#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#A37F74
PANTONE 7614 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AF897A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AF897A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AF897A.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AF897A.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AF897A


Here are the paint colors similar to AF897A. 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 AF897A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AF897A to Valspar


#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AF897A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AF897A to Dunn-Edwards


#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AF897A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AF897A to Sherwin Williams


#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AF897A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AF897A to PPG Paints


#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color AF897A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AF897A to Behr


#B08872
Minestrone (S200-5)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#A8816F
Cocoa Nutmeg (S190-5)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#A77F74
Fresh Cedar (MQ1-52)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B58271
Auburn Glaze (S180-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AF897A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AF897A to Benjamin Moore


#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A47F73
Appalachian Spring (2100-40)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#A57F75
Almond Beige (2101-40)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#A07E71
Dusty Ranch Brown (2105-40)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#AF897A 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



AF897A
Tawny Birch*

7AA0AF
Pewter 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 #AF897A?

Color that best contrast with #AF897A is #7AA0AF, color name is Pewter 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 #AF897A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AF897A is #7AA0AF, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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