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What color is 6A4912?

The RGB color code for color number #6A4912 is RGB(106, 73, 18). In the RGB color model, #6A4912 has a red value of 106, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 18. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.1% magenta, 83.0% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 71.0 % saturation, and 24.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6A4912 has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 83.0 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.



Color 6A4912 is cool or warm?

Color 6A4912 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #6A4912? (For interior and product design)

6A4912 has an LRV of nearly 8. 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.



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#6A4912

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #6A4912 with dark and light Color




Is #6A4912 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6A4912 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 #6A4912 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 73, 18)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
18 (7.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
31.13%
Yellow
83.02%
Key
58.43%

HSL

HSL(37.5deg, 71.0 %, 24.3 %)

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
70.97 %.
Lightness
24.31 %.

RYB

RYB(171, 167, 129)
Red
171 (67.0%)
Yellow
167 (65.4%)
Blue
129 (50.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
83.02 %.
Brightness / Value
41.57 %.

HWB

H: 37.5°

W: 7.06 %

B: 58.43 %

XYZ

X : 8.44

Y : 7.87

Z : 1.65

YXY

Y1 : 7.87

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 71.37%

Y : 92.94%


LRV

~ 7.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.5Y 3.2/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 33.72

A : 8.73

B : 36.25

CIE-Lch

L : 33.72

C : 37.29

H : 76.46

CIE-Luv

L : 33.72

U : 25.78

V : 30.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.06

A : 4.56

B : 16.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6A4912


Here are the colors similar to 6A4912. 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.



#6C541E
Field Drab
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#704214
Sepia
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#654321
Otter Brown
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#7B3F00
Chocolate
ΔE - 8.33 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6A4912.


#6E4C1E
PANTONE 1405 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#73531D
PANTONE 7552 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#74531C
PANTONE 140 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#744F28
PANTONE 463 C
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6A4912.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6A4912.


#624E25
BS 08-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#6B5514
BS 10-D-45 - Florida
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6A4912.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6A4912.


#724A25
RAL 8008 - Olive Brown
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6A4912


Here are the paint colors similar to 6A4912. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 6A4912 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6A4912 to Valspar


#654A24
Wagon Train (8003-22G)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#6D4925
Valise (V086-6)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#7C5723
Derby (V091-6)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#69492A
Hickory Chips (M247)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6A4912 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6A4912 to Sherwin Williams


#69482C
Sturdy Brown (SW 6097)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#725237
Saddle Up (SW 9099)
ΔE - 8.30 (91.7% similar)
#7B5838
Über Umber (SW 9107)
ΔE - 8.39 (91.6% similar)
#695239
Cowboy Boots (SW 9115)
ΔE - 8.46 (91.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6A4912 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6A4912 to Benjamin Moore


#835E34
Autumn Bronze (2162-10)
ΔE - 8.57 (91.4% similar)
#5A4430
Taupe (2110-10)
ΔE - 9.97 (90.0% similar)
#7E583D
Marsh Brown (2164-20)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6A4912 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6A4912 to Behr


#72573D
Clockworks (MQ2-09)
ΔE - 8.99 (91.0% similar)
#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 9.30 (90.7% similar)
#67583E
Moss Stone (PPU7-01)
ΔE - 10.08 (89.9% similar)
#86613F
Spice Bazaar (PPU4-18)
ΔE - 10.81 (89.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6A4912 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6A4912 to PPG Paints


#75583D
Maple Syrup (PPG1084-7)
ΔE - 9.03 (91.0% similar)
#715D3D
Muddy River (PPG1098-7)
ΔE - 9.17 (90.8% similar)
#74563D
Molasses (PPG1079-7)
ΔE - 9.40 (90.6% similar)
#77623A
Twig Basket (PPG1103-7)
ΔE - 9.59 (90.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6A4912 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6A4912 to Dunn-Edwards


#705A46
Log Cabin (DEA 162)
ΔE - 11.32 (88.7% similar)
#7F5E46
Rodeo (DEA 163)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)
#706048
Midnight Brown (DE 6210)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)
#7C644B
Old Boot (DE 6133)
ΔE - 12.30 (87.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#6A4912 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



6A4912
Field Drab*

12336A
Cool Black*


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 #6A4912?

Color that best contrast with #6A4912 is #12336A, color name is Cool Black*
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 #6A4912?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6A4912 is #12336A, color name is Cool Black*.





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