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What color is 6C0021?

The RGB color code for color number #6C0021 is RGB(108, 0, 33). In the RGB color model, #6C0021 has a red value of 108, a green value of 0, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 100.0% magenta, 69.4% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 341.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 21.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6C0021 has a hue of 341.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.



Color 6C0021 is cool or warm?

Color 6C0021 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #6C0021? (For interior and product design)

6C0021 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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#6C0021

Light Color


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Is #6C0021 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6C0021 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 #6C0021 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 0, 33)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
0 (0.0%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
100.00%
Yellow
69.44%
Key
57.65%

HSL

HSL(341.67deg, 100.0 %, 21.2 %)

Hue
341.67°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
21.18 %.

RYB

RYB(226, 128, 154)
Red
226 (88.8%)
Yellow
128 (50.2%)
Blue
154 (60.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
341.67°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
42.35 %.

HWB

H: 341.67°

W: 0.00 %

B: 57.65 %

XYZ

X : 6.46

Y : 3.3

Z : 1.73

YXY

Y1 : 3.3

X : 0.56

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 100.00%

Y : 87.06%


LRV

~ 3.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.1R 2.0/10.1

CIE-Lab

L : 21.2

A : 43.69

B : 13.81

CIE-Lch

L : 21.2

C : 45.82

H : 17.54

CIE-Luv

L : 21.2

U : 61.95

V : 4.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.16

A : 31.7

B : 7.05






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6C0021


Here are the colors similar to 6C0021. 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.



#560319
Dark Scarlet
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#800020
Burgundy
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#7F1734
Claret
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6C0021.


#6B1C23
RAL 3004 - Purple Red
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#701D23
RAL 3032 - Pearl Ruby Red
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#59191F
RAL 3005 - Wine Red
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#651E38
RAL 4004 - Claret Violet
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6C0021.


#62172B
BS 02-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#6D211F
BS 04-E-58 - Red
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6C0021.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6C0021.


#76232F
PANTONE 188 C
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#622227
PANTONE 4101 C
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#651D32
PANTONE 7421 C
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#561C24
PANTONE 4102 C
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6C0021.






Paint color for Hex #6C0021


Here are the paint colors similar to 6C0021. 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 6C0021 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6C0021 to Valspar


#731B2B
Jazzy Red (1009-6)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#5C2126
Royal Garnet (1011-5)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#61201F
Spanish Tile (1010-5)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#71201E
Posh Red (1011-4)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6C0021 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6C0021 to Sherwin Williams


#692B2B
Sun Dried Tomato (SW 7585)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)
#7C3239
Wild Currant (SW 7583)
ΔE - 8.62 (91.4% similar)
#813235
Stolen Kiss (SW 7586)
ΔE - 9.28 (90.7% similar)
#72353D
Borscht (SW 7578)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6C0021 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6C0021 to Benjamin Moore


#763637
Dinner Party (AF-300)
ΔE - 9.72 (90.3% similar)
#8A2728
Caliente (AF-290)
ΔE - 9.98 (90.0% similar)
#73383F
Raisin Torte (2083-10)
ΔE - 10.22 (89.8% similar)
#8D2D48
Crushed Velvet (2076-10)
ΔE - 10.54 (89.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6C0021 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6C0021 to Dunn-Edwards


#763B42
Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 11.01 (89.0% similar)
#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 11.32 (88.7% similar)
#8E3C3F
Royal Red Flush (DET 425)
ΔE - 12.41 (87.6% similar)
#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 12.54 (87.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6C0021 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6C0021 to Behr


#843C41
Dark Crimson (M140-7)
ΔE - 11.44 (88.6% similar)
#7B4141
January Garnet (HDC-CL-11)
ΔE - 12.69 (87.3% similar)
#7A4248
Spiced Wine (PPU1-13)
ΔE - 12.98 (87.0% similar)
#7A3F38
Red Pepper (PPU2-02)
ΔE - 13.05 (86.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6C0021 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6C0021 to PPG Paints


#813E45
Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 12.42 (87.6% similar)
#723F45
Merlot (PPG13-04)
ΔE - 12.44 (87.6% similar)
#903F45
Apple-A-Day (PPG1051-7)
ΔE - 13.10 (86.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#6C0021 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



6C0021
Dark Scarlet*

006C4B
Bottle 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 #6C0021?

Color that best contrast with #6C0021 is #006C4B, color name is Bottle 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 #6C0021?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6C0021 is #006C4B, color name is Bottle Green*.





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