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What color is AFB997?

The RGB color code for color number #AFB997 is RGB(175, 185, 151). In the RGB color model, #AFB997 has a red value of 175, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 18.4% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 77.6° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AFB997 has a hue of 77.6° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color AFB997 is cool or warm?

Color AFB997 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AFB997? (For interior and product design)

AFB997 has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#AFB997

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #AFB997 with dark and light Color




Is #AFB997 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AFB997 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 #AFB997 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 185, 151)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.41%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
18.38%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(77.65deg, 19.5 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
77.65°
Saturation
19.54 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 86, 54)
Red
37 (14.6%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
77.65°
Saturation
18.38 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 77.65°

W: 59.22 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 40.61

Y : 46.05

Z : 36.03

YXY

Y1 : 46.05

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 27.45%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 46 %

Munsell Color System

6.1GY 7.2/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 73.58

A : -9.5

B : 16.11

CIE-Lch

L : 73.58

C : 18.7

H : 120.52

CIE-Luv

L : 73.58

U : -4.11

V : 24.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.86

A : -11.91

B : 16.02






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AFB997


Here are the colors similar to AFB997. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AFB997.


#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#9CAF88
PANTONE 7494 C
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AFB997.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AFB997.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AFB997.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AFB997.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AFB997


Here are the paint colors similar to AFB997. 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 AFB997 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AFB997 to Behr


#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#A6B290
Willow Grove (PPU11-06)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AFB997 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AFB997 to Benjamin Moore


#A9B595
Sherwood Green (HC-118)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AFB997 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AFB997 to Dunn-Edwards


#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#ACBA8D
Gardening (DE 5570)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AFB997 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AFB997 to PPG Paints


#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AFB997 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AFB997 to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#A0B692
Rolling Glen (5007-5C)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AFB997 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AFB997 to Sherwin Williams


#A3B48C
Haven (SW 6437)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#A9C095
Seawashed Glass (SW 9034)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#AFB997 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



AFB997
Laurel Green*

A197B9
Glossy Grape*


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 #AFB997?

Color that best contrast with #AFB997 is #A197B9, color name is Glossy Grape*
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 #AFB997?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AFB997 is #A197B9, color name is Glossy Grape*.





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