Color Name: Black Brown
Hex Color Code: #1E2200
RGB Color Code: RGB(30, 34, 0)
CMYK Values*: 11.8%, 0.0%, 100.0%, 86.7%
Color Family (Hue): Brown






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What color is Black Brown?

Black Brown color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Brown is #1E2200, and the RGB color code is RGB(30, 34, 0).

In the RGB color model, Black Brown has a red value of 30, a green value of 34, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 86.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 67.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 6.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Brown has a hue of 67.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 13.3 % brightness/value.



Black Brown is cool or warm?

The color Black Brown is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Black Brown? (For interior and product design)

Black Brown has an LRV of nearly 1. By LRV value, it is a very dark 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.



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Black Brown

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Is Black Brown Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Black Brown 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


Black Brown color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(30, 34, 0)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Green
34 (13.3%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.76%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
86.67%

HSL

HSL(67.06deg, 100.0 %, 6.7 %)

Hue
67.06°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
6.67 %.

RYB

RYB(221, 229, 209)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Yellow
229 (89.8%)
Blue
209 (82.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
67.06°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
13.33 %.

HWB

H: 67.06°

W: 0.00 %

B: 86.67 %

XYZ

X : 1.11

Y : 1.42

Z : 0.22

YXY

Y1 : 1.42

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.52

CMY

C : 88.24%

M : 86.67%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 1.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.6GY 1.1/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 12.09

A : -7.73

B : 17.76

CIE-Lch

L : 12.09

C : 19.37

H : 113.51

CIE-Luv

L : 12.09

U : -0.9

V : 13.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 11.92

A : -4.27

B : 7.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Brown


Here are the colors similar to Black Brown . 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.



#001600
Black Green
ΔE - 8.78 (91.2% similar)
#3C341F
Dark Olive Drab
ΔE - 10.64 (89.4% similar)
#383428
Graphite Gray
ΔE - 11.18 (88.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


Black Brown color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black Brown to British Standard 4800


#1E2311
BS 12-C-40 - Green
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#263021
BS 12-B-29 - Juniper
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#1D281C
BS 14-C-40 - Green
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Black Brown color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black Brown to RAL Classic


#2C3222
RAL 6007 - Bottle Green
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)


RAL Design


Black Brown color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black Brown to RAL Design






Paint similar to Black Brown


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Brown . 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


Black Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Brown to Valspar


#333B2F
Aged Pine (6011-5)
ΔE - 10.82 (89.2% similar)
#403F35
Ginger's Grotto (T699)
ΔE - 13.35 (86.6% similar)
#3A3530
Fired Earth (6011-1)
ΔE - 15.03 (85.0% similar)
#2F3837
Forest Canopy (5010-1)
ΔE - 15.03 (85.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Black Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black Brown to Benjamin Moore


#363A32
Waller Green (CW-510)
ΔE - 12.16 (87.8% similar)
#464233
River Rock (2139-10)
ΔE - 13.53 (86.5% similar)
#484F32
Windsor Green (CW-505)
ΔE - 14.34 (85.7% similar)
#3E4F33
Colonial Verdigris (CW-530)
ΔE - 14.60 (85.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Black Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black Brown to Sherwin Williams


#343B36
Jasper (SW 6216)
ΔE - 13.55 (86.5% similar)
#424036
Andiron (SW 6174)
ΔE - 13.86 (86.1% similar)
#44493D
Laurel Woods (SW 7749)
ΔE - 14.71 (85.3% similar)


Behr


Black Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Brown to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 16.22 (83.8% similar)
#48553F
Chard (MQ6-49)
ΔE - 16.79 (83.2% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 16.96 (83.0% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 17.14 (82.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Black Brown color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black Brown to PPG Paints


#474F43
Charcoal Smoke (PPG1033-7)
ΔE - 16.39 (83.6% similar)
#415241
Pine Forest (PPG1134-7)
ΔE - 16.64 (83.4% similar)
#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 16.96 (83.0% similar)
#3D4645
Dark As Night (PPG14-05)
ΔE - 17.68 (82.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Black Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Brown to Dunn-Edwards


#384543
Refined Green (DEA 181)
ΔE - 17.04 (83.0% similar)
#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 17.06 (82.9% similar)
#504E47
Renwick Brown (DET 630)
ΔE - 18.55 (81.5% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 18.73 (81.3% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



1E2200
Black Brown

040022
Dark Blue Black*


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 Black Brown - #1E2200?

Color that best contrast with Black Brown - #1E2200 is #040022, color name is Dark Blue Black*
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 Black Brown - #1E2200?

Complementary or Opposite color for Black Brown - #1E2200 is #040022, color name is Dark Blue Black*.





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