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What color is 38423D?

The RGB color code for color number #38423D is RGB(56, 66, 61). In the RGB color model, #38423D has a red value of 56, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 61. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 7.6% yellow, and 74.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 150° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation, and 23.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #38423D has a hue of 150° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 25.9 % brightness/value.



Color 38423D is cool or warm?

Color 38423D is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #38423D? (For interior and product design)

38423D has an LRV of nearly 5. 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

#38423D

Light Color


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Is #38423D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 38423D 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 #38423D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(56, 66, 61)
Red
56 (22.0%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.15%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
7.58%
Key
74.12%

HSL

HSL(150deg, 8.2 %, 23.9 %)

Hue
150°
Saturation
8.20 %.
Lightness
23.92 %.

RYB

RYB(147, 163, 174)
Red
147 (57.6%)
Yellow
163 (64.0%)
Blue
174 (68.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
150°
Saturation
15.15 %.
Brightness / Value
25.88 %.

HWB

H: 150°

W: 21.96 %

B: 74.12 %

XYZ

X : 4.42

Y : 5.07

Z : 5.16

YXY

Y1 : 5.07

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 78.04%

M : 74.12%

Y : 76.08%


LRV

~ 5.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.7G 2.6/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 26.94

A : -5.28

B : 1.66

CIE-Lch

L : 26.94

C : 5.54

H : 162.55

CIE-Luv

L : 26.94

U : -4.78

V : 2.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.53

A : -4.38

B : 2.18






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #38423D


Here are the colors similar to 38423D. 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.



#2D383A
Outer Space
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#414833
Rifle Green
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 38423D.


#303D3A
RAL 6012 - Black Green
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#3B3C36
RAL 6015 - Black olive
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#27352A
RAL 6009 - Fir Green
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 38423D.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 38423D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 38423D.


#2E3C35
PANTONE 8523 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#373A36
PANTONE 447 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#3D4937
PANTONE 4224 C
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 38423D.


#363F32
BS 06-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#3A4635
BS 16-C-39 - Green
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#233E39
BS 18-E-58 - Blue
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #38423D


Here are the paint colors similar to 38423D. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 38423D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #38423D to Dunn-Edwards


#384543
Refined Green (DEA 181)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#474C4D
Black Lead (DE 6322)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#4D504B
Iron River (DEA 176)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#42544C
Moss Cottage (DET 608)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 38423D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #38423D to Valspar


#354140
Black Evergreen (5009-1)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#2F3837
Forest Canopy (5010-1)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#333B2F
Aged Pine (6011-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#3C3E3C
Caviar (8006-4G)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 38423D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #38423D to Sherwin Williams


#343B36
Jasper (SW 6216)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#424C44
Olympic Range (SW 7750)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#44483D
Ripe Olive (SW 6209)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 38423D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #38423D to PPG Paints


#3D4645
Dark As Night (PPG14-05)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#474F43
Charcoal Smoke (PPG1033-7)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#4E4F48
Licorice (PPG1009-7)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 38423D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #38423D to Benjamin Moore


#2F3E3E
Salamander (2050-10)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#42483E
Topsoil (CC-692)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#364042
Regent Green (2136-20)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#393D3C
Blacktop (2135-10)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 38423D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #38423D to Behr


#434442
Broadway (PPU18-20)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#38423D 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



38423D
Outer Space*

42383D
Oil*


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 #38423D?

Color that best contrast with #38423D is #42383D, color name is Oil*
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 #38423D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #38423D is #42383D, color name is Oil*.





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