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What color is AF9C8B?

The RGB color code for color number #AF9C8B is RGB(175, 156, 139). In the RGB color model, #AF9C8B has a red value of 175, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 20.6% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.3° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AF9C8B has a hue of 28.3° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color AF9C8B is cool or warm?

Color AF9C8B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AF9C8B? (For interior and product design)

AF9C8B has an LRV of nearly 35. 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

#AF9C8B

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #AF9C8B with dark and light Color




Is #AF9C8B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AF9C8B 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 #AF9C8B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 156, 139)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.86%
Yellow
20.57%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(28.33deg, 18.4 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
28.33°
Saturation
18.37 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 87, 65)
Red
56 (22.1%)
Yellow
87 (33.9%)
Blue
65 (25.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.33°
Saturation
20.57 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 28.33°

W: 54.51 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 34.23

Y : 34.75

Z : 29.33

YXY

Y1 : 34.75

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 38.82%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 34.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.3Y 6.4/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.56

A : 4.19

B : 11.45

CIE-Lch

L : 65.56

C : 12.19

H : 69.92

CIE-Luv

L : 65.56

U : 12.7

V : 15.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.95

A : 0.47

B : 11.77






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AF9C8B


Here are the colors similar to AF9C8B. 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.



#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AF9C8B.


#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AF9C8B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AF9C8B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AF9C8B.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AF9C8B


Here are the paint colors similar to AF9C8B. 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 AF9C8B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AF9C8B to PPG Paints


#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AF9C8B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AF9C8B to Valspar


#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AF9C8B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AF9C8B to Dunn-Edwards


#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AF9C8B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AF9C8B to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#AB9E88
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color AF9C8B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AF9C8B to Behr


#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#A79480
Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AF9C8B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AF9C8B to Sherwin Williams


#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#AF9C8B 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



AF9C8B
Grullo*

8B9EAF
Cadet Gray*


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 #AF9C8B?

Color that best contrast with #AF9C8B is #8B9EAF, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #AF9C8B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AF9C8B is #8B9EAF, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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