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What color is 742F2A?

The RGB color code for color number #742F2A is RGB(116, 47, 42). In the RGB color model, #742F2A has a red value of 116, a green value of 47, and a blue value of 42. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 59.5% magenta, 63.8% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 4.1° (degrees), 46.8 % saturation, and 31.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #742F2A has a hue of 4.1° (degrees), 63.8 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.



Color 742F2A is cool or warm?

Color 742F2A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #742F2A? (For interior and product design)

742F2A has an LRV of nearly 6. 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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#742F2A

Light Color


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Is #742F2A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 742F2A 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 #742F2A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 47, 42)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
47 (18.4%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
59.48%
Yellow
63.79%
Key
54.51%

HSL

HSL(4.05deg, 46.8 %, 31.0 %)

Hue
4.05°
Saturation
46.84 %.
Lightness
30.98 %.

RYB

RYB(179, 134, 132)
Red
179 (70.0%)
Yellow
134 (52.6%)
Blue
132 (51.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
4.05°
Saturation
63.79 %.
Brightness / Value
45.49 %.

HWB

H: 4.05°

W: 16.47 %

B: 54.51 %

XYZ

X : 8.64

Y : 5.91

Z : 2.88

YXY

Y1 : 5.91

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 81.57%

Y : 83.53%


LRV

~ 5.9 %

Munsell Color System

9R 2.8/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 29.19

A : 29.99

B : 18.35

CIE-Lch

L : 29.19

C : 35.16

H : 31.46

CIE-Luv

L : 29.19

U : 48.65

V : 12.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.32

A : 20.84

B : 10.01






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #742F2A


Here are the colors similar to 742F2A. 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.



#7C3030
Tuscan Red
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#733635
Garnet
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#701C1C
Prune (Persian Plum)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#6C2E1F
Liver
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 742F2A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 742F2A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 742F2A.


#6D342D
RAL 3009 - Oxide Red
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#792423
RAL 3011 - Brown Red
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#66332B
RAL 8012 - Red Brown
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#701D23
RAL 3032 - Pearl Ruby Red
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 742F2A.


#802F2D
PANTONE 7624 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#81312F
PANTONE 181 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#6D3332
PANTONE 7629 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#7C2529
PANTONE 1815 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 742F2A.


#6D211F
BS 04-E-58 - Red
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #742F2A


Here are the paint colors similar to 742F2A. 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 742F2A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #742F2A to Benjamin Moore


#713128
Carriage Red (CW-250)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#783934
Sundried Tomato (CC-62)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#773935
Parisian Red® (CSP-1170)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#6E3731
Arroyo Red (2085-10)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 742F2A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #742F2A to Sherwin Williams


#753531
Crabby Apple (SW 7592)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#703229
Rustic Red (SW 7593)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#7B3730
Fireweed (SW 6328)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#803532
Salute (SW 7582)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 742F2A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #742F2A to Valspar


#71201E
Posh Red (1011-4)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#862F31
Wine Cask (T513)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#7C1E20
Heirloom Red (1010-3)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#61201F
Spanish Tile (1010-5)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 742F2A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #742F2A to Behr


#7A3F38
Red Pepper (PPU2-02)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#7B4141
January Garnet (HDC-CL-11)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#843C41
Dark Crimson (M140-7)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#8C413D
Allure (PPU2-03)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 742F2A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #742F2A to PPG Paints


#86423E
Brick Dust (PPG1056-7)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#7B453E
Sweet Spiceberry (PPG1059-7)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 742F2A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #742F2A to Dunn-Edwards


#76443E
Rocky Mountain Red (DET 442)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#85443F
Spiced Berry (DEA 149)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#8E3C3F
Royal Red Flush (DET 425)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#8F423D
Deep Crimson (DEA 152)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#742F2A 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



742F2A
Tuscan Red*

2A6F74
Skobeloff 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 #742F2A?

Color that best contrast with #742F2A is #2A6F74, color name is Skobeloff 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 #742F2A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #742F2A is #2A6F74, color name is Skobeloff Green*.





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