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What color is 6C2831?

The RGB color code for color number #6C2831 is RGB(108, 40, 49). In the RGB color model, #6C2831 has a red value of 108, a green value of 40, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 63.0% magenta, 54.6% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.1° (degrees), 45.9 % saturation, and 29.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6C2831 has a hue of 352.1° (degrees), 63.0 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.



Color 6C2831 is cool or warm?

Color 6C2831 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #6C2831? (For interior and product design)

6C2831 has an LRV of nearly 5. 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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#6C2831

Light Color


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Is #6C2831 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6C2831 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 #6C2831 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 40, 49)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
40 (15.7%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
62.96%
Yellow
54.63%
Key
57.65%

HSL

HSL(352.06deg, 45.9 %, 29.0 %)

Hue
352.06°
Saturation
45.95 %.
Lightness
29.02 %.

RYB

RYB(179, 133, 142)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Yellow
133 (52.0%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.06°
Saturation
62.96 %.
Brightness / Value
42.35 %.

HWB

H: 352.06°

W: 15.69 %

B: 57.65 %

XYZ

X : 7.5

Y : 4.93

Z : 3.46

YXY

Y1 : 4.93

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 84.31%

Y : 80.78%


LRV

~ 4.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.5R 2.5/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 26.53

A : 31.13

B : 9.96

CIE-Lch

L : 26.53

C : 32.68

H : 17.75

CIE-Luv

L : 26.53

U : 44.44

V : 5.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.2

A : 21.44

B : 6.29






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6C2831


Here are the colors similar to 6C2831. 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.



#722F37
Red Wine
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#733635
Garnet
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#7F1734
Claret
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#7F1734
Bordeaux
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6C2831.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6C2831.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6C2831.


#76232F
PANTONE 188 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#733438
PANTONE 3523 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#622E37
PANTONE 8542 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#6D3332
PANTONE 7629 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6C2831.


#6B1C23
RAL 3004 - Purple Red
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#701D23
RAL 3032 - Pearl Ruby Red
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#59191F
RAL 3005 - Wine Red
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#651E38
RAL 4004 - Claret Violet
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6C2831.


#62172B
BS 02-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#6D211F
BS 04-E-58 - Red
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6C2831


Here are the paint colors similar to 6C2831. 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 6C2831 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6C2831 to Valspar


#6A2E34
Lovestruck (P079)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#642E32
Voluptuous (M123)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#731B2B
Jazzy Red (1009-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#78363C
Fire Agate (T503)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6C2831 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6C2831 to Sherwin Williams


#692B2B
Sun Dried Tomato (SW 7585)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#72353D
Borscht (SW 7578)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#7C3239
Wild Currant (SW 7583)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#6E3637
Red Theatre (SW 7584)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6C2831 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6C2831 to Benjamin Moore


#73383F
Raisin Torte (2083-10)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#763637
Dinner Party (AF-300)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#693541
Radicchio (CC-32)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#693A3C
Cascabel Chile (CSP-445)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6C2831 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6C2831 to Dunn-Edwards


#763B42
Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#643B46
Wine Goblet (DET 400)
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)
#684141
Folklore (DET 413)
ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)
#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6C2831 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6C2831 to PPG Paints


#723F45
Merlot (PPG13-04)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#813E45
Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6C2831 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6C2831 to Behr


#843C41
Dark Crimson (M140-7)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#7B4141
January Garnet (HDC-CL-11)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#744245
Rumors (MQ1-15)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#7A4248
Spiced Wine (PPU1-13)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#6C2831 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



6C2831
Red Wine*

286C63
Pine 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 #6C2831?

Color that best contrast with #6C2831 is #286C63, color name is Pine 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 #6C2831?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6C2831 is #286C63, color name is Pine Green*.





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