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What color is 6B4C2E?

The RGB color code for color number #6B4C2E is RGB(107, 76, 46). In the RGB color model, #6B4C2E has a red value of 107, a green value of 76, and a blue value of 46. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.0% magenta, 57.0% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.5° (degrees), 39.9 % saturation, and 30.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6B4C2E has a hue of 29.5° (degrees), 57.0 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.



Color 6B4C2E is cool or warm?

Color 6B4C2E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #6B4C2E? (For interior and product design)

6B4C2E 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.



Dark Color

#6B4C2E

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #6B4C2E with dark and light Color




Is #6B4C2E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6B4C2E 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 #6B4C2E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(107, 76, 46)
Red
107 (42.0%)
Green
76 (29.8%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.97%
Yellow
57.01%
Key
58.04%

HSL

HSL(29.51deg, 39.9 %, 30.0 %)

Hue
29.51°
Saturation
39.87 %.
Lightness
30.00 %.

RYB

RYB(151, 148, 129)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Yellow
148 (58.0%)
Blue
129 (50.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.51°
Saturation
57.01 %.
Brightness / Value
41.96 %.

HWB

H: 29.51°

W: 18.04 %

B: 58.04 %

XYZ

X : 9.14

Y : 8.49

Z : 3.74

YXY

Y1 : 8.49

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 58.04%

M : 70.20%

Y : 81.96%


LRV

~ 8.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.8YR 3.3/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 34.99

A : 9.31

B : 22.88

CIE-Lch

L : 34.99

C : 24.7

H : 67.86

CIE-Luv

L : 34.99

U : 22.58

V : 22.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.14

A : 5

B : 12.79






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6B4C2E


Here are the colors similar to 6B4C2E. 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.



#6F4E37
Coffee
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#6F4E37
Tuscan Brown
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#654321
Otter Brown
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#805533
Burnt Umber
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6B4C2E.


#6F5137
PANTONE 2321 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#744F28
PANTONE 463 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#775135
PANTONE 7568 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#714623
PANTONE 2320 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6B4C2E.


#724A25
RAL 8008 - Olive Brown
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#70452A
RAL 8007 - Fawn Brown
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#7E4B26
RAL 8003 - Clay Brown
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6B4C2E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6B4C2E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6B4C2E.


#624E25
BS 08-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6B4C2E


Here are the paint colors similar to 6B4C2E. 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 6B4C2E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6B4C2E to Valspar


#69492A
Hickory Chips (M247)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#684930
Dark Earth (3011-8)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#6D4925
Valise (V086-6)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#624830
Middle Earth (T596)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6B4C2E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6B4C2E to Sherwin Williams


#69482C
Sturdy Brown (SW 6097)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#725237
Saddle Up (SW 9099)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#6E543C
Umber (SW 6146)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#695239
Cowboy Boots (SW 9115)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6B4C2E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6B4C2E to Behr


#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#72573D
Clockworks (MQ2-09)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#6B5445
Moose Trail (N190-7)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#775C47
Mission Brown (N250-7)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6B4C2E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6B4C2E to PPG Paints


#74563D
Molasses (PPG1079-7)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#75583D
Maple Syrup (PPG1084-7)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#625141
Pumpernickel (PPG15-22)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6B4C2E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6B4C2E to Benjamin Moore


#6E5440
Brown Tar (2110-20)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#725641
Kona (AF-165)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#714D39
Seed Brown (2096-10)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#5A4430
Taupe (2110-10)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6B4C2E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6B4C2E to Dunn-Edwards


#705A46
Log Cabin (DEA 162)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#745443
Briar (DEC 712)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#745342
Rich Mocha (DEA 159)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#745B49
Moderne Class (DET 681)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#6B4C2E 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



6B4C2E
Coffee*

2E4D6B
Midnight Haze*


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 #6B4C2E?

Color that best contrast with #6B4C2E is #2E4D6B, color name is Midnight Haze*
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 #6B4C2E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6B4C2E is #2E4D6B, color name is Midnight Haze*.





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