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What color is 72492A?

The RGB color code for color number #72492A is RGB(114, 73, 42). In the RGB color model, #72492A has a red value of 114, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 42. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.0% magenta, 63.2% yellow, and 55.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.8° (degrees), 46.2 % saturation, and 30.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #72492A has a hue of 25.8° (degrees), 63.2 % saturation and 44.7 % brightness/value.



Color 72492A is cool or warm?

Color 72492A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #72492A? (For interior and product design)

72492A has an LRV of nearly 9. 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

#72492A

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of #72492A with dark and light Color




Is #72492A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 72492A 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 #72492A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(114, 73, 42)
Red
114 (44.7%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
35.96%
Yellow
63.16%
Key
55.29%

HSL

HSL(25.83deg, 46.2 %, 30.6 %)

Hue
25.83°
Saturation
46.15 %.
Lightness
30.59 %.

RYB

RYB(156, 145, 125)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Yellow
145 (57.0%)
Blue
125 (48.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.83°
Saturation
63.16 %.
Brightness / Value
44.71 %.

HWB

H: 25.83°

W: 16.47 %

B: 55.29 %

XYZ

X : 9.74

Y : 8.51

Z : 3.32

YXY

Y1 : 8.51

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 55.29%

M : 71.37%

Y : 83.53%


LRV

~ 8.5 %

Munsell Color System

8YR 3.3/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 35.02

A : 14.05

B : 25.49

CIE-Lch

L : 35.02

C : 29.11

H : 61.13

CIE-Luv

L : 35.02

U : 30.31

V : 23.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.17

A : 8.55

B : 13.67






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #72492A


Here are the colors similar to 72492A. 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 - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#6F4E37
Tuscan Brown
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#654321
Otter Brown
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#805533
Burnt Umber
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 72492A.


#714623
PANTONE 2320 C
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#6D431E
PANTONE 8583 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#775135
PANTONE 7568 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#693F23
PANTONE 469 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 72492A.


#70452A
RAL 8007 - Fawn Brown
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#724A25
RAL 8008 - Olive Brown
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#7E4B26
RAL 8003 - Clay Brown
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 72492A.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 72492A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 72492A.


#703800
BS 08-C-39 - Bison
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#663300
BS 06-C-39 - Saddle
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #72492A


Here are the paint colors similar to 72492A. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 72492A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #72492A to Sherwin Williams


#69482C
Sturdy Brown (SW 6097)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#765138
Umber Rust (SW 9100)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#725237
Saddle Up (SW 9099)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#7B5838
Über Umber (SW 9107)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 72492A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #72492A to Valspar


#6D4925
Valise (V086-6)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#69492A
Hickory Chips (M247)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#6C442D
Chocolate Bonbon (V082-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#684930
Dark Earth (3011-8)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 72492A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #72492A to Benjamin Moore


#804F31
Satchel (AF-240)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#714D39
Seed Brown (2096-10)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#7E583D
Marsh Brown (2164-20)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#78523F
Chocolate Truffle (2096-20)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 72492A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #72492A to PPG Paints


#74563D
Molasses (PPG1079-7)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#75583D
Maple Syrup (PPG1084-7)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#6C483A
Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#835842
Tampico Brown (PPG16-23)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 72492A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #72492A to Behr


#785240
Earth Fired Red (S200-7)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#72573D
Clockworks (MQ2-09)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#704E40
Brown Velvet (N160-7)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 72492A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #72492A to Dunn-Edwards


#745342
Rich Mocha (DEA 159)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#745443
Briar (DEC 712)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#7C503F
Cellar Door (DEA 157)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#795745
Wild Bill Brown (DET 688)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#72492A 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



72492A
Coffee*

2A5372
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 #72492A?

Color that best contrast with #72492A is #2A5372, 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 #72492A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #72492A is #2A5372, color name is Midnight Haze*.





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