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What color is 36221C?

The RGB color code for color number #36221C is RGB(54, 34, 28). In the RGB color model, #36221C has a red value of 54, a green value of 34, and a blue value of 28. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.0% magenta, 48.1% yellow, and 78.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13.8° (degrees), 31.7 % saturation, and 16.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #36221C has a hue of 13.8° (degrees), 48.1 % saturation and 21.2 % brightness/value.



Color 36221C is cool or warm?

Color 36221C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #36221C? (For interior and product design)

36221C has an LRV of nearly 2. 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.



Dark Color

#36221C

Light Color


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Is #36221C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 36221C 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 #36221C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(54, 34, 28)
Red
54 (21.2%)
Green
34 (13.3%)
Blue
28 (11.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.04%
Yellow
48.15%
Key
78.82%

HSL

HSL(13.85deg, 31.7 %, 16.1 %)

Hue
13.85°
Saturation
31.71 %.
Lightness
16.08 %.

RYB

RYB(198, 185, 189)
Red
198 (77.8%)
Yellow
185 (72.7%)
Blue
189 (74.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
13.85°
Saturation
48.15 %.
Brightness / Value
21.18 %.

HWB

H: 13.85°

W: 10.98 %

B: 78.82 %

XYZ

X : 2.3

Y : 2.01

Z : 1.37

YXY

Y1 : 2.01

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 78.82%

M : 86.67%

Y : 89.02%


LRV

~ 2 %

Munsell Color System

5.6YR 1.4/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 15.55

A : 8.69

B : 7.93

CIE-Lch

L : 15.55

C : 11.76

H : 42.39

CIE-Luv

L : 15.55

U : 10.91

V : 5.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 14.19

A : 4.16

B : 4.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #36221C


Here are the colors similar to 36221C. 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.



#371D10
Hickory Brown
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#2C1608
Zinnwaldite Brown
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#3D2B1F
Bistre
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#43302E
Old Burgundy
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 36221C.


#2C1E1A
BS 04-B-29 - Brown
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 36221C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 36221C.


#442F29
RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#3E2022
RAL 3007 - Black Red
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#4C2B20
RAL 8016 - Mahogany Brown
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#4A3526
RAL 8014 - Sepia Brown
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 36221C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 36221C.


#31261D
PANTONE Black 4 C
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#3E2B2E
PANTONE Black 5 C
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#3F2021
PANTONE 4975 C
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#382E2C
PANTONE 440 C
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #36221C


Here are the paint colors similar to 36221C. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 36221C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #36221C to Sherwin Williams


#432722
Polished Mahogany (SW 2838)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#4B3029
Rojo Marrón (SW 9182)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#392B2D
Raisin (SW 7630)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#403330
Black Bean (SW 6006)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 36221C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #36221C to Benjamin Moore


#3C2D2B
Wenge (AF-180)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#453133
Caponata (AF-650)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#493830
Tarpley Brown (CW-170)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#3B3230
Espresso Bean (CSP-30)
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 36221C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #36221C to Valspar


#352125
Antique Burgundy (1011-8)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#3D2F30
Noblesse Oblige (8004-2G)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#4E342D
Thoroughfare (8004-6G)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#433531
Brown Velvet (1011-10)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 36221C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #36221C to Behr


#583E3E
Divine Wine (PPU1-02)
ΔE - 10.43 (89.6% similar)
#4B423F
Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20)
ΔE - 11.32 (88.7% similar)
#4B4242
Sarsaparilla (HDC-AC-26)
ΔE - 11.63 (88.4% similar)
#54463F
Rave Raisin (HDC-MD-13)
ΔE - 11.79 (88.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 36221C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #36221C to Dunn-Edwards


#5E463C
Northern Territory (DEA 158)
ΔE - 11.96 (88.0% similar)
#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 12.43 (87.6% similar)
#554348
Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 12.44 (87.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 36221C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #36221C to PPG Paints


#4F443F
Dark Granite (PPG1005-7)
ΔE - 11.50 (88.5% similar)
#574642
Racy Raisin (PPG16-24)
ΔE - 11.66 (88.3% similar)
#544642
French Toast (PPG15-24)
ΔE - 11.77 (88.2% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 12.36 (87.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#36221C 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



36221C
Hickory Brown*

1C3036
Gunmetal*


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 #36221C?

Color that best contrast with #36221C is #1C3036, color name is Gunmetal*
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 #36221C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #36221C is #1C3036, color name is Gunmetal*.





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