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HEX 482A22 - #482A22, RGB(72,42,34) Color


Color Name: Hickory Brown*
Hex Color Code: #482A22
RGB Color Code: RGB(72, 42, 34)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 41.7%, 52.8%, 71.8%



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What color is 482A22?

The RGB color code for color number #482A22 is RGB(72, 42, 34). In the RGB color model, #482A22 has a red value of 72, a green value of 42, and a blue value of 34. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.7% magenta, 52.8% yellow, and 71.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.6° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation, and 20.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #482A22 has a hue of 12.6° (degrees), 52.8 % saturation and 28.2 % brightness/value.



Color 482A22 is cool or warm?

Color 482A22 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #482A22? (For interior and product design)

482A22 has an LRV of nearly 3. 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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#482A22

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Is #482A22 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 482A22 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 #482A22 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 42, 34)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
42 (16.5%)
Blue
34 (13.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
41.67%
Yellow
52.78%
Key
71.76%

HSL

HSL(12.63deg, 35.8 %, 20.8 %)

Hue
12.63°
Saturation
35.85 %.
Lightness
20.78 %.

RYB

RYB(187, 169, 170)
Red
187 (73.4%)
Yellow
169 (66.3%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12.63°
Saturation
52.78 %.
Brightness / Value
28.24 %.

HWB

H: 12.63°

W: 13.33 %

B: 71.76 %

XYZ

X : 3.79

Y : 3.15

Z : 1.92

YXY

Y1 : 3.15

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 83.53%

Y : 86.67%


LRV

~ 3.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.3YR 1.9/3

CIE-Lab

L : 20.63

A : 12.91

B : 11.09

CIE-Lch

L : 20.63

C : 17.02

H : 40.65

CIE-Luv

L : 20.63

U : 18.52

V : 8.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 17.75

A : 7.06

B : 6






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #482A22

Here are the colors similar to 482A22. 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 - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#43302E
Old Burgundy
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#592720
Caput mortuum
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#3D2B1F
Bistre
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 482A22.

#4C2B20
RAL 8016 - Mahogany Brown
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#442F29
RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#3E2022
RAL 3007 - Black Red
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#5E2F26
RAL 8015 - Chestnut Brown
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 482A22.

#47241A
RAL 040 20 19 - Wild Brown
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#44281B
RAL 050 20 16 - Night Brown
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#3C2727
RAL 020 20 10 - Night Red
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#60392F
RAL 040 30 20 - Coffee Brown
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 482A22.

#4F2C1D
PANTONE 4625 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#512F2E
PANTONE 497 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#5B3427
PANTONE 4695 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#4E3629
PANTONE 476 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 482A22.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 482A22.

#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #482A22

Here are the paint colors similar to 482A22. 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 482A22 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #482A22 to Sherwin Williams

#432722
Polished Mahogany (SW 2838)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#4B3029
Rojo Marrón (SW 9182)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#4B2929
Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#4F3426
French Roast (SW 6069)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 482A22 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #482A22 to Valspar

#4E342D
Thoroughfare (8004-6G)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#513833
Ragtop (M131)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#5E342B
One Dozen (T593)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#513B33
Lava Cake (T595)
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 482A22 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #482A22 to Benjamin Moore

#583835
Raphael (CC-2)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#582F2F
Bewitched (CSP-450)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#5E3B2F
Terrazzo Brown (CSP-360)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 482A22 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #482A22 to Behr

#583E3E
Divine Wine (PPU1-02)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#60443F
Death By Chocolate (MQ1-54)
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)
#683E3B
Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01)
ΔE - 8.85 (91.2% similar)
#5F4940
Chocolate Therapy (N150-7)
ΔE - 10.26 (89.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 482A22 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #482A22 to Dunn-Edwards

#5E463C
Northern Territory (DEA 158)
ΔE - 9.18 (90.8% similar)
#6B443D
Sunken Ship (DEA 148)
ΔE - 9.61 (90.4% similar)
#684141
Folklore (DET 413)
ΔE - 9.77 (90.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 482A22 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #482A22 to PPG Paints

#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 9.96 (90.0% similar)
#664942
Spiced Wine (PPG1016-7)
ΔE - 10.12 (89.9% similar)
#63493E
Fudge (PPG1073-7)
ΔE - 10.12 (89.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 482A22 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #482A22 to Farrow & Ball

#5E4449
Brinjal (222)
ΔE - 10.96 (89.0% similar)
#6F4449
Preference Red (297)
ΔE - 12.36 (87.6% similar)
#53454F
Pelt (254)
ΔE - 13.90 (86.1% similar)
#484348
Paean Black (294)
ΔE - 14.48 (85.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#482A22 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



482A22
Hickory Brown*

224048
Teal 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 #482A22?

Color that best contrast with #482A22 is #224048, color name is Teal 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 #482A22?

Complementary or Opposite color for #482A22 is #224048, color name is Teal Green*.





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