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HEX 524242 - #524242, RGB(82,66,66) Color


Color Name: Liver Chestnut*
Hex Color Code: #524242
RGB Color Code: RGB(82, 66, 66)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.5%, 19.5%, 67.8%



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What color is 524242?

The RGB color code for color number #524242 is RGB(82, 66, 66). In the RGB color model, #524242 has a red value of 82, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.5% magenta, 19.5% yellow, and 67.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 29.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #524242 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation and 32.2 % brightness/value.



Color 524242 is cool or warm?

Color 524242 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #524242? (For interior and product design)

524242 has an LRV of nearly 6. 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

#524242

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of #524242 with dark and light Color




Is #524242 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 524242 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 #524242 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(82, 66, 66)
Red
82 (32.2%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.51%
Yellow
19.51%
Key
67.84%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 10.8 %, 29.0 %)

Hue
Saturation
10.81 %.
Lightness
29.02 %.

RYB

RYB(145, 145, 154)
Red
145 (56.8%)
Yellow
145 (56.7%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
19.51 %.
Brightness / Value
32.16 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 25.88 %

B: 67.84 %

XYZ

X : 6.41

Y : 6.08

Z : 5.99

YXY

Y1 : 6.08

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 67.84%

M : 74.12%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 6.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.8R 2.8/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 29.62

A : 6.89

B : 2.59

CIE-Lch

L : 29.62

C : 7.36

H : 20.62

CIE-Luv

L : 29.62

U : 9.22

V : 1.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.66

A : 3.23

B : 2.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #524242

Here are the colors similar to 524242. 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.

#543D37
Liver Chestnut
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#534B4F
Dark Liver
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#51484F
Quartz Gray
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#43302E
Old Burgundy
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 524242.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 524242.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 524242.

#584446
PANTONE 438 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#4D4345
PANTONE 10387 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#4F4644
PANTONE 4273 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#543B3C
PANTONE 4104 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 524242.

#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 524242.

#3D3635
RAL 8019 - Gray Brown
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#442F29
RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #524242

Here are the paint colors similar to 524242. 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

Hex color 524242 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #524242 to Behr

#564546
Folklore (PPU1-01)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#5A4747
Wild Boysenberry (MQ1-44)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#4E4444
Black Garnet (N110-7)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#584B4D
Aubergine (N100-7)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 524242 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #524242 to PPG Paints

#554747
Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#574642
Racy Raisin (PPG16-24)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#544642
French Toast (PPG15-24)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#5A484B
Carob Chip (PPG1047-7)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 524242 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #524242 to Sherwin Williams

#4D3C3C
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#4E4247
Plum Brown (SW 6272)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#573E3E
Carnelian (SW 7580)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#443735
Rockweed (SW 2735)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 524242 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #524242 to Valspar

#594645
Soul Searching (8004-4G)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#4A3A39
Christmas Pudding (8004-5G)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#574540
Mystic Taupe (1002-9A)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#57444A
Raspberry Truffle (M101)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 524242 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #524242 to Benjamin Moore

#544649
Vintage Wine (2116-20)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#52433E
Mississippi Mud (2114-20)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#54423B
Espresso Bark (CSP-390)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#56464E
Chambourd (AF-645)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 524242 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #524242 to Dunn-Edwards

#554348
Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#574A47
Molasses (DE 6399)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#5F4947
Dark Chocolate (DE 6014)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 524242 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #524242 to Farrow & Ball

#5E4449
Brinjal (222)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#53454F
Pelt (254)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#484348
Paean Black (294)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#4F4A4A
Tanner's Brown (255)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#524242 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



524242
Liver Chestnut*

425252
Dark Slate Gray*


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 #524242?

Color that best contrast with #524242 is #425252, color name is Dark Slate Gray*
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 #524242?

Complementary or Opposite color for #524242 is #425252, color name is Dark Slate Gray*.





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