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HEX 78515B - #78515B, RGB(120,81,91) Color


Color Name: Deep Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #78515B
RGB Color Code: RGB(120, 81, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 32.5%, 24.2%, 52.9%



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What color is 78515B?

The RGB color code for color number #78515B is RGB(120, 81, 91). In the RGB color model, #78515B has a red value of 120, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.5% magenta, 24.2% yellow, and 52.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 344.6° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation, and 39.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #78515B has a hue of 344.6° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation and 47.1 % brightness/value.



Color 78515B is cool or warm?

Color 78515B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #78515B? (For interior and product design)

78515B 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.



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#78515B

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #78515B with dark and light Color




Is #78515B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 78515B 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 #78515B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(120, 81, 91)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Green
81 (31.8%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.50%
Yellow
24.17%
Key
52.94%

HSL

HSL(344.62deg, 19.4 %, 39.4 %)

Hue
344.62°
Saturation
19.40 %.
Lightness
39.41 %.

RYB

RYB(121, 112, 122)
Red
121 (47.4%)
Yellow
112 (44.0%)
Blue
122 (48.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
344.62°
Saturation
32.50 %.
Brightness / Value
47.06 %.

HWB

H: 344.62°

W: 31.76 %

B: 52.94 %

XYZ

X : 12.58

Y : 10.63

Z : 11.29

YXY

Y1 : 10.63

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 52.94%

M : 68.24%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 10.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.3R 3.7/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 38.96

A : 17.91

B : 0.8

CIE-Lch

L : 38.96

C : 17.93

H : 2.56

CIE-Luv

L : 38.96

U : 23.52

V : -1.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.61

A : 11.78

B : 2.3






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #78515B

Here are the colors similar to 78515B. 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.

#7E5E60
Deep Taupe
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#915F6D
Raspberry Glace
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#614051
Eggplant (Aubergine)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#704241
Deep Coffee
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 78515B.

#775359
RAL 010 40 15 - Rust Brown
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#73525C
RAL 360 40 15 - Ruby Grey
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#7F5158
RAL 010 40 20 - Sunset Red
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#7D4F51
RAL 020 40 20 - Antique Red
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 78515B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 78515B.

#754D52
PANTONE 4097 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#77494D
PANTONE 4096 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#7C576A
PANTONE 4111 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#7E4E4E
PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 78515B.



Paint color for Hex #78515B

Here are the paint colors similar to 78515B. 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.


Behr

Hex color 78515B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #78515B to Behr

#744E5B
Fine Wine (S120-7)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#6B4C57
Spiced Plum (PPU1-20)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#84525A
So Merlot (PPU1-15)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#6F4B5C
Prussian Plum (MQ1-39)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 78515B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #78515B to Benjamin Moore

#6F505F
Kalamata (AF-630)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#754B4E
New London Burgundy (HC-61)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#6C4551
Bordéaux Red (1365)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#85595D
Love Affair (1266)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 78515B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #78515B to Sherwin Williams

#81585B
Alaea (SW 7579)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#76595D
River Rouge (SW 6026)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#895460
Aged Wine (SW 6299)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#8D5869
Berry Bush (SW 6292)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 78515B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #78515B to Dunn-Edwards

#69444F
Wine Stain (DEA 145)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#82495A
Mahogany Cherry (DE 5020)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#825E61
Ripe Plum (DE 6020)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#784D4C
Burnt Crimson (DEC 705)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 78515B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #78515B to Valspar

#694A5A
Passionate (T502)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#6D3F48
Stoic (1010-6)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#8A5255
Maroon Rover (V079-6)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#7A5855
Berry Brandy (1005-9B)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 78515B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #78515B to PPG Paints

#72494A
Chianti (PPG13-06)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#89585D
Old Burgundy (PPG13-05)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#6B4D5F
Positively Purple (PPG13-08)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#71424A
Red Red Wine (PPG1049-7)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 78515B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #78515B to Farrow & Ball

#6F4449
Preference Red (297)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#5E4449
Brinjal (222)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#53454F
Pelt (254)
ΔE - 10.80 (89.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#78515B 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



78515B
Deep Taupe*

51786E
Hooker's 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 #78515B?

Color that best contrast with #78515B is #51786E, color name is Hooker's 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 #78515B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #78515B is #51786E, color name is Hooker's Green*.





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