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What color is 6C5A47?

The RGB color code for color number #6C5A47 is RGB(108, 90, 71). In the RGB color model, #6C5A47 has a red value of 108, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 34.3% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.8° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation, and 35.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6C5A47 has a hue of 30.8° (degrees), 34.3 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.



Color 6C5A47 is cool or warm?

Color 6C5A47 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #6C5A47? (For interior and product design)

6C5A47 has an LRV of nearly 11. 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

#6C5A47

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #6C5A47 with dark and light Color




Is #6C5A47 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6C5A47 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 #6C5A47 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 90, 71)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.67%
Yellow
34.26%
Key
57.65%

HSL

HSL(30.81deg, 20.7 %, 35.1 %)

Hue
30.81°
Saturation
20.67 %.
Lightness
35.10 %.

RYB

RYB(125, 134, 125)
Red
125 (49.0%)
Yellow
134 (52.7%)
Blue
125 (49.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.81°
Saturation
34.26 %.
Brightness / Value
42.35 %.

HWB

H: 30.81°

W: 27.84 %

B: 57.65 %

XYZ

X : 10.98

Y : 10.96

Z : 7.5

YXY

Y1 : 10.96

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 64.71%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 11 %

Munsell Color System

2.6Y 3.8/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 39.51

A : 4.25

B : 13.72

CIE-Lch

L : 39.51

C : 14.37

H : 72.79

CIE-Luv

L : 39.51

U : 12.41

V : 15.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.1

A : 1.28

B : 9.74






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6C5A47


Here are the colors similar to 6C5A47. 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.



#635147
Umber
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#6F4E37
Coffee
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#6F4E37
Tuscan Brown
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6C5A47.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6C5A47.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6C5A47.


#63513D
PANTONE 7532 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#6D584B
PANTONE 10380 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#7A614D
PANTONE 10374 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#614C37
PANTONE 8621 C
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6C5A47.


#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#575044
RAL 7013 - Brown Gray
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6C5A47.


#6C5D38
BS 10-A-09 - Grey
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)


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#64513D
Nestlé Oak
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6C5A47


Here are the paint colors similar to 6C5A47. 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 6C5A47 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6C5A47 to Valspar


#685545
Chocolate Diamonds (V133-6)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#6D5747
Sumatra Blend (2008-9A)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#665244
If a Tree Fell … (V131-6)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#6F543A
Leather & Lace (V088-6)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6C5A47 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6C5A47 to Behr


#655649
Cavalry Brown (N220-7)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#68574B
Chocolate Swirl (PPU5-18)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#72573D
Clockworks (MQ2-09)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6C5A47 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6C5A47 to PPG Paints


#76604E
Chocolate Ripple (PPG1078-7)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#625141
Pumpernickel (PPG15-22)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#7A634D
Fig Branches (PPG1085-7)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6C5A47 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6C5A47 to Dunn-Edwards


#695649
Wild Mustang (DEA 161)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#6B574A
Chocolate Chunk (DE 6070)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#745B49
Moderne Class (DET 681)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#6F5749
Deep Brown (DE 6077)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6C5A47 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6C5A47 to Sherwin Williams


#65503D
Kaffee (SW 6104)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#6E543C
Umber (SW 6146)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#785F4C
Caraïbe (SW 9090)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#5C4D3C
Status Bronze (SW 7034)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6C5A47 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6C5A47 to Benjamin Moore


#6E5440
Brown Tar (2110-20)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
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Clinton Brown (HC-67)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#725641
Kona (AF-165)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#645145
Falcon Brown (1238)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#6C5A47 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



6C5A47
Umber*

47596C
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 #6C5A47?

Color that best contrast with #6C5A47 is #47596C, 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 #6C5A47?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6C5A47 is #47596C, color name is Marengo*.





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