Color Name: Dark Buff
Hex Color Code: #976638
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 102, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 32.5%, 62.9%, 40.8%
Color Family (Hue): Brown






What color is Dark Buff?

Dark Buff color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Buff is #976638, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 102, 56).

In the RGB color model, Dark Buff has a red value of 151, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.5% magenta, 62.9% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.1° (degrees), 45.9 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Buff has a hue of 29.1° (degrees), 62.9 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.


Dark Buff is cool or warm?

The color Dark Buff is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Buff?

Dark Buff has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 102, 56)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.45%
Yellow
62.91%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(29.05deg, 45.9 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
29.05°
Saturation
45.89 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(126, 129, 89)
Red
126 (49.2%)
Yellow
129 (50.5%)
Blue
89 (35.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.05°
Saturation
62.91 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 29.05°

W: 21.96 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 18.23

Y : 16.37

Z : 5.94

YXY

Y1 : 16.37

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 60.00%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 16.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.4YR 4.6/6

CIE-Lab

L : 47.45

A : 14.83

B : 33.55

CIE-Lch

L : 47.45

C : 36.68

H : 66.15

CIE-Luv

L : 47.45

U : 37.7

V : 33.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.46

A : 9.62

B : 19.61






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Buff


Here are the colors similar to Dark Buff . 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.



#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#996515
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ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Buff to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Buff to Pantone PMS


#9E652E
PANTONE 730 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#A26632
PANTONE 10141 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#946B3A
PANTONE 8580 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A7662B
PANTONE 7573 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Buff to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Buff to RAL Classic


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Buff to British Standard 4800


#A15904
BS 06-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Buff


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Buff . 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


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Buff to PPG Paints


#97653C
Ginger (PPG1082-7)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#926B43
Bourbon (PPG1083-7)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#996F45
Apple Butter (PPG15-02)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#977043
Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Buff to Behr


#956841
Gilded Glamour (MQ2-06)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#8F623B
Moroccan Spice (S250-7)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#9C6C37
Curry Powder (PPU6-01)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#9E6E43
Desert Clay (S250-6)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Buff to Benjamin Moore


#966B41
Coppertone (2161-10)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#8C663B
Desert Camel (2162-20)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#A3673E
Masada (AF-220)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Buff to Sherwin Williams


#8D623D
Leather Bound (SW 6118)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#906A3A
Relic Bronze (SW 6132)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#946E48
El Caramelo (SW 9106)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#8A6645
Craft Paper (SW 6125)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Buff to Dunn-Edwards


#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#957046
Tavern Creek (DEA 166)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Dark Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Buff to Valspar


#8F672F
Retrofit (8003-21G)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#946221
Harvest Home (V050-6)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#8D6A49
Dancing Bear (M137)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#A36B27
Impala (8002-18G)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% 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.







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