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HEX 37242D - #37242D, RGB(55,36,45) Color


Color Name: Old Burgundy*
Hex Color Code: #37242D
RGB Color Code: RGB(55, 36, 45)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 34.5%, 18.2%, 78.4%



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What color is 37242D?

The RGB color code for color number #37242D is RGB(55, 36, 45). In the RGB color model, #37242D has a red value of 55, a green value of 36, and a blue value of 45. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.5% magenta, 18.2% yellow, and 78.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 331.6° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation, and 17.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #37242D has a hue of 331.6° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation and 21.6 % brightness/value.



Color 37242D is cool or warm?

Color 37242D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #37242D? (For interior and product design)

37242D 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.



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#37242D

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Is #37242D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 37242D 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 #37242D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(55, 36, 45)
Red
55 (21.6%)
Green
36 (14.1%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.55%
Yellow
18.18%
Key
78.43%

HSL

HSL(331.58deg, 20.9 %, 17.8 %)

Hue
331.58°
Saturation
20.88 %.
Lightness
17.84 %.

RYB

RYB(183, 171, 188)
Red
183 (71.7%)
Yellow
171 (67.2%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
331.58°
Saturation
34.55 %.
Brightness / Value
21.57 %.

HWB

H: 331.58°

W: 14.12 %

B: 78.43 %

XYZ

X : 2.68

Y : 2.26

Z : 2.78

YXY

Y1 : 2.26

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 78.43%

M : 85.88%

Y : 82.35%


LRV

~ 2.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.4RP 1.6/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 16.81

A : 10.75

B : -2.31

CIE-Lch

L : 16.81

C : 10.99

H : 347.89

CIE-Luv

L : 16.81

U : 8.87

V : -3.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 15.04

A : 5.47

B : -0.42






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #37242D

Here are the colors similar to 37242D. 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.

#43302E
Old Burgundy
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#3B3131
Oil
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
#301934
Dark Purple
ΔE - 8.20 (91.8% similar)
#321414
Seal brown
ΔE - 8.40 (91.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 37242D.

#3E2B2E
PANTONE Black 5 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#41273B
PANTONE 7449 C
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#4B353A
PANTONE 2478 C
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#3F2021
PANTONE 4975 C
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 37242D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 37242D.

#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 37242D.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 37242D.

#3E2022
RAL 3007 - Black Red
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#47243C
RAL 4007 - Purple Violet
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #37242D

Here are the paint colors similar to 37242D. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 37242D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #37242D to Benjamin Moore

#382930
Velvet Cloak (CSP-480)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#453133
Caponata (AF-650)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#4B3540
Dark Purple (2073-10)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#40363C
Dark Basalt (2072-10)
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 37242D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #37242D to Valspar

#352125
Antique Burgundy (1011-8)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#382534
Rare Wine (1011-9)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#3D2F30
Noblesse Oblige (8004-2G)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#453747
Virtuoso (M215)
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 37242D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #37242D to Sherwin Williams

#392B2D
Raisin (SW 7630)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#51323B
Merlot (SW 2704)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#4E3132
Marooned (SW 6020)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#533640
Blackberry (SW 7577)
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 37242D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #37242D to Behr

#483E45
Eclectic Purple (PPU17-20)
ΔE - 8.93 (91.1% similar)
#533E4F
Oriental Eggplant (PPU17-02)
ΔE - 9.32 (90.7% similar)
#583E3E
Divine Wine (PPU1-02)
ΔE - 10.18 (89.8% similar)
#5B4051
Vixen (PPU17-03)
ΔE - 10.62 (89.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 37242D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #37242D to Dunn-Edwards

#4A3C50
Preserve (DEA 193)
ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)
#58424C
Grapes of Wrath (DET 409)
ΔE - 9.96 (90.0% similar)
#554348
Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 10.11 (89.9% similar)
#593C50
Mulberry (DEA 194)
ΔE - 10.22 (89.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 37242D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #37242D to Farrow & Ball

#53454F
Pelt (254)
ΔE - 10.65 (89.4% similar)
#5E4449
Brinjal (222)
ΔE - 11.26 (88.7% similar)
#484348
Paean Black (294)
ΔE - 11.65 (88.4% similar)
#3D3C3C
Pitch Black (256)
ΔE - 12.84 (87.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 37242D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #37242D to PPG Paints

#5C4450
Purple Basil (PPG1046-7)
ΔE - 10.96 (89.0% similar)
#604046
Gooseberry (PPG1048-7)
ΔE - 11.11 (88.9% similar)
#4A4354
Blackberry (PPG1172-7)
ΔE - 11.43 (88.6% similar)
#603E53
Love Potion (PPG1179-7)
ΔE - 11.75 (88.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#37242D 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



37242D
Old Burgundy*

24372E
Medium Jungle Green*


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 #37242D?

Color that best contrast with #37242D is #24372E, color name is Medium Jungle Green*
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 #37242D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #37242D is #24372E, color name is Medium Jungle Green*.





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