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HEX 78271B - #78271B, RGB(120,39,27) Color


Color Name: Falu red*
Hex Color Code: #78271B
RGB Color Code: RGB(120, 39, 27)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 67.5%, 77.5%, 52.9%



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What color is 78271B?

The RGB color code for color number #78271B is RGB(120, 39, 27). In the RGB color model, #78271B has a red value of 120, a green value of 39, and a blue value of 27. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 67.5% magenta, 77.5% yellow, and 52.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7.7° (degrees), 63.3 % saturation, and 28.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #78271B has a hue of 7.7° (degrees), 77.5 % saturation and 47.1 % brightness/value.



Color 78271B is cool or warm?

Color 78271B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #78271B? (For interior and product design)

78271B 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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Is #78271B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 78271B 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 #78271B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(120, 39, 27)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Green
39 (15.3%)
Blue
27 (10.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
67.50%
Yellow
77.50%
Key
52.94%

HSL

HSL(7.74deg, 63.3 %, 28.8 %)

Hue
7.74°
Saturation
63.27 %.
Lightness
28.82 %.

RYB

RYB(196, 137, 129)
Red
196 (77.0%)
Yellow
137 (53.8%)
Blue
129 (50.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
7.74°
Saturation
77.50 %.
Brightness / Value
47.06 %.

HWB

H: 7.74°

W: 10.59 %

B: 52.94 %

XYZ

X : 8.67

Y : 5.52

Z : 1.65

YXY

Y1 : 5.52

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 52.94%

M : 84.71%

Y : 89.41%


LRV

~ 5.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.2YR 2.7/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 28.18

A : 34.65

B : 26.71

CIE-Lch

L : 28.18

C : 43.75

H : 37.63

CIE-Luv

L : 28.18

U : 59.22

V : 17.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 23.5

A : 24.72

B : 12.3






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #78271B

Here are the colors similar to 78271B. 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.

#801818
Falu red
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#6C2E1F
Liver
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#701C1C
Prune (Persian Plum)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#882D17
Kobe
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 78271B.

#7D1E20
RAL 030 30 45 - Blood Red
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#6B3226
RAL 040 30 30 - Root Brown
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#7C292A
RAL 030 30 40 - Crimson Red
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 78271B.

#792423
RAL 3011 - Brown Red
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#861A22
RAL 3003 - Ruby Red
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#6D342D
RAL 3009 - Oxide Red
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#701D23
RAL 3032 - Pearl Ruby Red
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 78271B.

#6D211F
BS 04-E-58 - Red
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 78271B.

#7C3A2D
PANTONE 7594 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#802F2D
PANTONE 7624 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#81312F
PANTONE 181 C
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#6B3529
PANTONE 175 C
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 78271B.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#7B1113
UP Maroon
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #78271B

Here are the paint colors similar to 78271B. 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 78271B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #78271B to Benjamin Moore

#762C23
Country Redwood (HC-183)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#713128
Carriage Red (CW-250)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#8A2728
Caliente (AF-290)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#662A25
Cottage Red (HC-184)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 78271B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #78271B to Valspar

#71201E
Posh Red (1011-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#7C1E20
Heirloom Red (1010-3)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#8F3028
Dante's Cardigan (M251)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#8A181F
Cut Ruby (1009-4)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 78271B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #78271B to Sherwin Williams

#703229
Rustic Red (SW 7593)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#83382A
Fired Brick (SW 6335)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#7B3730
Fireweed (SW 6328)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 78271B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #78271B to Behr

#7A3F38
Red Pepper (PPU2-02)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#8C413D
Allure (PPU2-03)
ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)
#96453B
Morocco Red (PPU2-17)
ΔE - 9.61 (90.4% similar)
#79483E
Fire Roasted (S150-7)
ΔE - 9.81 (90.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 78271B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #78271B to PPG Paints

#86423E
Brick Dust (PPG1056-7)
ΔE - 8.75 (91.3% similar)
#7B453E
Sweet Spiceberry (PPG1059-7)
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)
#89483E
Red Clay (PPG16-32)
ΔE - 9.34 (90.7% similar)
#91493E
Cedar Chest (PPG1065-7)
ΔE - 9.96 (90.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 78271B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #78271B to Dunn-Edwards

#8F423D
Deep Crimson (DEA 152)
ΔE - 8.97 (91.0% similar)
#85443F
Spiced Berry (DEA 149)
ΔE - 9.03 (91.0% similar)
#91433E
Red Craft (DET 423)
ΔE - 9.36 (90.6% similar)
#76443E
Rocky Mountain Red (DET 442)
ΔE - 9.48 (90.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 78271B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #78271B to Farrow & Ball

#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 12.24 (87.8% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 13.31 (86.7% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 13.62 (86.4% similar)
#6F4449
Preference Red (297)
ΔE - 13.75 (86.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#78271B 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



78271B
Falu red*

1B6C78
Teal Blue*


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 #78271B?

Color that best contrast with #78271B is #1B6C78, color name is Teal Blue*
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 #78271B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #78271B is #1B6C78, color name is Teal Blue*.





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