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What color is 756B65?

The RGB color code for color number #756B65 is RGB(117, 107, 101). In the RGB color model, #756B65 has a red value of 117, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 101. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.5% magenta, 13.7% yellow, and 54.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #756B65 has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 45.9 % brightness/value.



Color 756B65 is cool or warm?

Color 756B65 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #756B65? (For interior and product design)

756B65 has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#756B65

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of #756B65 with dark and light Color




Is #756B65 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 756B65 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 #756B65 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(117, 107, 101)
Red
117 (45.9%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
101 (39.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.55%
Yellow
13.68%
Key
54.12%

HSL

HSL(22.5deg, 7.3 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
7.34 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 114, 114)
Red
98 (38.3%)
Yellow
114 (44.8%)
Blue
114 (44.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
13.68 %.
Brightness / Value
45.88 %.

HWB

H: 22.5°

W: 39.61 %

B: 54.12 %

XYZ

X : 14.94

Y : 15.24

Z : 14.47

YXY

Y1 : 15.24

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 54.12%

M : 58.04%

Y : 60.39%


LRV

~ 15.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 4.4/1

CIE-Lab

L : 45.96

A : 2.8

B : 4.77

CIE-Lch

L : 45.96

C : 5.53

H : 59.58

CIE-Luv

L : 45.96

U : 6.27

V : 5.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.03

A : 0.02

B : 5.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #756B65


Here are the colors similar to 756B65. 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.



#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 756B65.


#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 756B65.


#716E6A
PANTONE 2333 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#6C6463
PANTONE 2334 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#6E6C69
PANTONE 10395 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#757171
PANTONE 8422 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 756B65.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 756B65.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 756B65.


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #756B65


Here are the paint colors similar to 756B65. 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 756B65 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #756B65 to Valspar


#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#6C6C67
Portland Twilight (V121-3)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#777575
Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#787772
Glen Plaid (V118-3)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 756B65 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #756B65 to Sherwin Williams


#6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#78736E
Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#826F5E
Tiki Hut (SW 7509)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#7A6455
Cobble Brown (SW 6082)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 756B65 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #756B65 to PPG Paints


#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#7D685B
Warrior (PPG1076-6)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#6F6F6E
Slate Mine (PPG0996-6)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#6A6B65
Armory (PPG1009-6)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 756B65 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #756B65 to Benjamin Moore


#726E67
Windy City (CSP-150)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#6A6967
Burnt Ember (CSP-120)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#696867
Overcoat (CC-544)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#676662
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 756B65 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #756B65 to Behr


#6A6661
Chinchilla (PPU24-03)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#71706C
Ancestral (PPU24-05)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#6F6F6D
Welded Iron (HDC-AC-17A)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 756B65 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #756B65 to Dunn-Edwards


#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#806B5D
Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#757374
Bank Vault (DE 6383)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#6A6B67
Iron-ic (DET 611)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#756B65 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



756B65
Dim Gray*

656F75
Cadet*


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 #756B65?

Color that best contrast with #756B65 is #656F75, color name is Cadet*
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 #756B65?

Complementary or Opposite color for #756B65 is #656F75, color name is Cadet*.





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