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Behr Dark Crimson (M140-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Crimson (M140-7)
Hex Color Code: #843C41
RGB Color Code: RGB(132, 60, 65)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 54.5%, 50.8%, 48.2%






What color is Dark Crimson (M140-7)?

Dark Crimson (M140-7) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Dark Crimson (M140-7) is #843C41, and the RGB color code is RGB(132, 60, 65).

In the RGB color model, Dark Crimson (M140-7) has a red value of 132, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 54.5% magenta, 50.8% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355.8° (degrees), 37.5 % saturation, and 37.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Crimson (M140-7) has a hue of 355.8° (degrees), 54.5 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.


Dark Crimson (M140-7) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Crimson (M140-7) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Crimson (M140-7)?

Dark Crimson (M140-7) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a 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.



Dark Color

Dark Crimson (M140-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Dark Crimson (M140-7) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 9 puts Behr Dark Crimson (M140-7) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Dark Crimson (M140-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB



RGBA / RGB

RGB(132, 60, 65)
Red 132 (51.8%)
Green 60 (23.5%)
Blue 65 (25.5%)
Alpha 1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan 0.00%
Magenta 54.55%
Yellow 50.76%
Key 48.24%

HSL

HSL(355.83deg, 37.5 %, 37.6 %)

Hue 355.83°
Saturation 37.50 %.
Lightness 37.65 %.

RYB

RYB(153, 115, 118)
Red 153 (60.1%)
Yellow 115 (45.2%)
Blue 118 (46.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue 355.83°
Saturation 54.55 %.
Brightness / Value 51.76 %.

HWB H: 355.83°
W: 23.53 %
B: 48.24 %
XYZ X : 12.09
Y : 8.52
Z : 6.01
YXY Y1 : 8.52
X : 0.45
Y2 : 0.32
CMY C : 48.24%
M : 76.47%
Y : 74.51%

LRV ~ 8.5 %
Munsell Color System 5.4R 3.3/6.3
CIE-Lab L : 35.04
A : 31.42
B : 11.86
CIE-Lch L : 35.04
C : 33.59
H : 20.68
CIE-Luv L : 35.04
U : 49.35
V : 7.85
Hunter-Lab L : 29.19
A : 22.84
B : 8.23



Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Crimson (M140-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Crimson (M140-7) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#893F45
Cordovan
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#893843
Solid pink
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#733635
Garnet
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to Pantone PMS


#893C47
PANTONE 697 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#923C47
PANTONE 8861 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#7F3035
PANTONE 491 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#7A3E3A
PANTONE 499 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to British Standard 4800


#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to RAL Classic


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#6D342D
RAL 3009 - Oxide Red
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#792423
RAL 3011 - Brown Red
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Crimson (M140-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Crimson (M140-7) (Paint - Behr). 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


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to Behr


#88464A
Bolero (PPU1-12)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#7B4141
January Garnet (HDC-CL-11)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#8E4547
Haute Couture (MQ1-09)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to Benjamin Moore


#853F44
Pottery Red (2085-20)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#8B383E
Pomegranate (AF-295)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#763637
Dinner Party (AF-300)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#7C4547
Plum Raisin (2082-20)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to Sherwin Williams


#863A42
Luxurious Red (SW 6314)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#8E3738
Red Bay (SW 6321)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#723941
Fine Wine (SW 6307)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to PPG Paints


#813E45
Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#903F45
Apple-A-Day (PPG1051-7)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#8F4347
Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#8E3C3F
Royal Red Flush (DET 425)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#763B42
Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#85443F
Spiced Berry (DEA 149)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Dark Crimson (M140-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Crimson (M140-7) to Valspar


#80323C
Rushing Red (V042-6)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#78363C
Fire Agate (T503)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#8E484B
Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#95454E
Baked Bahama (1006-3A)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dark Crimson (M140-7) - #843C41 color palettes and coordinating colors



1B0C0D
3E1C1E
612C30
843C41
A74C52
BB6A70
CB8E92
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.

7F3C84
843C65
843C41
845B3C
847F3C
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.

843C41
41843C
3C4184
Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

843C41
65843C
3C847F
5B3C84
Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

843C41
905054
9D6367
A9767A
B58A8D
C29EA0
CEB1B3
DAC4C6
E6D8D9
F3ECEC
FFFFFF
843C41
77363A
6A3034
5C2A2E
4F2427
421E20
35181A
281213
1A0C0D
0D0606
000000






Color Images and Mockup


Dark Crimson (M140-7) - #843C41 Color Images and Patterns


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