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What color is 666A59?

The RGB color code for color number #666A59 is RGB(102, 106, 89). In the RGB color model, #666A59 has a red value of 102, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 74.1° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 38.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #666A59 has a hue of 74.1° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.



Color 666A59 is cool or warm?

Color 666A59 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #666A59? (For interior and product design)

666A59 has an LRV of nearly 14. 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

#666A59

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #666A59 with dark and light Color




Is #666A59 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 666A59 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 #666A59 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(102, 106, 89)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.77%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
16.04%
Key
58.43%

HSL

HSL(74.12deg, 8.7 %, 38.2 %)

Hue
74.12°
Saturation
8.72 %.
Lightness
38.24 %.

RYB

RYB(103, 128, 124)
Red
103 (40.6%)
Yellow
128 (50.3%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
74.12°
Saturation
16.04 %.
Brightness / Value
41.57 %.

HWB

H: 74.12°

W: 34.90 %

B: 58.43 %

XYZ

X : 12.44

Y : 13.85

Z : 11.47

YXY

Y1 : 13.85

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 60.00%

M : 58.43%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 13.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.3GY 4.2/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 44.02

A : -4.88

B : 9.03

CIE-Lch

L : 44.02

C : 10.27

H : 118.38

CIE-Luv

L : 44.02

U : -1.43

V : 12.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.22

A : -5.49

B : 7.78






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #666A59


Here are the colors similar to 666A59. 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.



#555D50
Ebony
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#6D6D4B
Aloe Green
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)
#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 8.05 (92.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 666A59.


#61685A
PANTONE 4193 C
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#636852
PANTONE 4223 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#6A6952
PANTONE 4227 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#65665C
PANTONE 417 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 666A59.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 666A59.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 666A59.


#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 666A59.


#5D6058
RAL 7009 - Green Gray
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#7A7669
RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #666A59


Here are the paint colors similar to 666A59. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 666A59 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #666A59 to PPG Paints


#636653
Winning Ticket (PPG1127-6)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#5C5F4B
Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#646C64
Gunmetal Gray (PPG1033-6)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#6B6D4E
Rustling Leaves (PPG1123-7)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 666A59 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #666A59 to Sherwin Williams


#64695C
Rosemary (SW 6187)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#626E60
Basil (SW 6194)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#65684C
Oakmoss (SW 6180)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#5E6259
Pewter Green (SW 6208)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 666A59 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #666A59 to Dunn-Edwards


#676B55
Bijoux Green (DE 6266)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#5E6354
Black Forest (DEA 175)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#5F6957
Italian Basil (DE 6287)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#656D63
Velvet Clover (DE 6293)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 666A59 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #666A59 to Behr


#5E6552
Cypress Vine (N390-7)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#696E51
Global Green (S380-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#595F53
Pastoral (PPU10-20)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#5C685E
Pine Mountain (N420-6)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 666A59 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #666A59 to Benjamin Moore


#616253
Dark Olive (2140-30)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#586251
Backwoods (469)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#5B6A5B
Holiday Wreath (447)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#606E63
Enchanted Forest (700)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 666A59 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #666A59 to Valspar


#667063
Puddle Jumper (T606)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#6D6953
Thai Basil (8004-26F)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#636347
Tarragon (6001-4C)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#5C5F56
Quaking Bog (5005-2C)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#666A59 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



666A59
Ebony*

5D596A
Purple Fog*


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 #666A59?

Color that best contrast with #666A59 is #5D596A, color name is Purple Fog*
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 #666A59?

Complementary or Opposite color for #666A59 is #5D596A, color name is Purple Fog*.





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