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What color is 6C5240?

The RGB color code for color number #6C5240 is RGB(108, 82, 64). In the RGB color model, #6C5240 has a red value of 108, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.1% magenta, 40.7% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6C5240 has a hue of 24.5° (degrees), 40.7 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.



Color 6C5240 is cool or warm?

Color 6C5240 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #6C5240? (For interior and product design)

6C5240 has an LRV of nearly 10. 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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#6C5240

Light Color


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Is #6C5240 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6C5240 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 #6C5240 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 82, 64)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
82 (32.2%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.07%
Yellow
40.74%
Key
57.65%

HSL

HSL(24.55deg, 25.6 %, 33.7 %)

Hue
24.55°
Saturation
25.58 %.
Lightness
33.73 %.

RYB

RYB(135, 137, 128)
Red
135 (53.0%)
Yellow
137 (53.6%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.55°
Saturation
40.74 %.
Brightness / Value
42.35 %.

HWB

H: 24.55°

W: 25.10 %

B: 57.65 %

XYZ

X : 10.13

Y : 9.59

Z : 6.17

YXY

Y1 : 9.59

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 67.84%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 9.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.8YR 3.6/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 37.1

A : 8.15

B : 14.74

CIE-Lch

L : 37.1

C : 16.85

H : 61.06

CIE-Luv

L : 37.1

U : 17.82

V : 15.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.97

A : 4.16

B : 9.87






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6C5240


Here are the colors similar to 6C5240. 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 - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#6F4E37
Tuscan Brown
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#635147
Umber
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#5C4033
Dark Brown
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6C5240.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6C5240.


#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#70452A
RAL 8007 - Fawn Brown
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6C5240.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6C5240.


#6F5137
PANTONE 2321 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#6D584B
PANTONE 10380 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#604B3E
PANTONE 10381 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#614C37
PANTONE 8621 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6C5240.


#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


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#64513D
Nestlé Oak
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6C5240


Here are the paint colors similar to 6C5240. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6C5240 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6C5240 to Benjamin Moore


#6E5440
Brown Tar (2110-20)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#725641
Kona (AF-165)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#6B4E3E
Riding Boots (CSP-300)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#6D4E3F
Auberge (2106-20)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6C5240 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6C5240 to Sherwin Williams


#6A5143
Dark Brown (SW 7520)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#6E543C
Umber (SW 6146)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#65503D
Kaffee (SW 6104)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6C5240 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6C5240 to Behr


#6B5445
Moose Trail (N190-7)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#6B5446
Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#6E5043
Moroccan Henna (PPU3-19)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6C5240 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6C5240 to PPG Paints


#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#74563D
Molasses (PPG1079-7)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#75583D
Maple Syrup (PPG1084-7)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6C5240 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6C5240 to Valspar


#6A5245
Rue Bourbon (8004-9F)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#6D5747
Sumatra Blend (2008-9A)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#674C3D
Deep Walnut (2004-9A)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#665244
If a Tree Fell … (V131-6)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6C5240 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6C5240 to Dunn-Edwards


#6F5749
Deep Brown (DE 6077)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#745443
Briar (DEC 712)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#745342
Rich Mocha (DEA 159)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#745B49
Moderne Class (DET 681)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#6C5240 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



6C5240
Coffee*

405A6C
Marengo*


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 #6C5240?

Color that best contrast with #6C5240 is #405A6C, color name is Marengo*
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 #6C5240?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6C5240 is #405A6C, color name is Marengo*.





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