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What color is 791A27?

The RGB color code for color number #791A27 is RGB(121, 26, 39). In the RGB color model, #791A27 has a red value of 121, a green value of 26, and a blue value of 39. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 78.5% magenta, 67.8% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351.8° (degrees), 64.6 % saturation, and 28.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #791A27 has a hue of 351.8° (degrees), 78.5 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 791A27 is cool or warm?

Color 791A27 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #791A27? (For interior and product design)

791A27 has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a very 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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#791A27

Light Color


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Is #791A27 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 791A27 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 #791A27 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 26, 39)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
26 (10.2%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
78.51%
Yellow
67.77%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(351.79deg, 64.6 %, 28.8 %)

Hue
351.79°
Saturation
64.63 %.
Lightness
28.82 %.

RYB

RYB(199, 124, 134)
Red
199 (78.1%)
Yellow
124 (48.7%)
Blue
134 (52.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
351.79°
Saturation
78.51 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 351.79°

W: 10.20 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 8.62

Y : 4.95

Z : 2.42

YXY

Y1 : 4.95

X : 0.54

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 89.80%

Y : 84.71%


LRV

~ 5 %

Munsell Color System

5.6R 2.5/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 26.59

A : 41.06

B : 17.2

CIE-Lch

L : 26.59

C : 44.52

H : 22.73

CIE-Luv

L : 26.59

U : 63.86

V : 8.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.25

A : 30.23

B : 9.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #791A27


Here are the colors similar to 791A27. 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.



#841B2D
Antique Ruby
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#800020
Burgundy
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#701C1C
Prune (Persian Plum)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#7C3030
Tuscan Red
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 791A27.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 791A27.


#701D23
RAL 3032 - Pearl Ruby Red
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#6B1C23
RAL 3004 - Purple Red
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#792423
RAL 3011 - Brown Red
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#861A22
RAL 3003 - Ruby Red
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 791A27.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 791A27.


#76232F
PANTONE 188 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#7C2529
PANTONE 1815 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#862633
PANTONE 202 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#7F3035
PANTONE 491 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 791A27.


#6D211F
BS 04-E-58 - Red
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#62172B
BS 02-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #791A27


Here are the paint colors similar to 791A27. 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 791A27 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #791A27 to Valspar


#731B2B
Jazzy Red (1009-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#7C1E20
Heirloom Red (1010-3)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#71201E
Posh Red (1011-4)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#862F31
Wine Cask (T513)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 791A27 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #791A27 to Sherwin Williams


#813235
Stolen Kiss (SW 7586)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#7C3239
Wild Currant (SW 7583)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#692B2B
Sun Dried Tomato (SW 7585)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#803532
Salute (SW 7582)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 791A27 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #791A27 to Benjamin Moore


#8A2728
Caliente (AF-290)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#763637
Dinner Party (AF-300)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#713128
Carriage Red (CW-250)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)
#8B383E
Pomegranate (AF-295)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 791A27 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #791A27 to Behr


#843C41
Dark Crimson (M140-7)
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)
#7A3F38
Red Pepper (PPU2-02)
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)
#7B4141
January Garnet (HDC-CL-11)
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)
#8C413D
Allure (PPU2-03)
ΔE - 9.47 (90.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 791A27 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #791A27 to Dunn-Edwards


#8E3C3F
Royal Red Flush (DET 425)
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)
#763B42
Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)
#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 9.00 (91.0% similar)
#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 9.33 (90.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 791A27 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #791A27 to PPG Paints


#813E45
Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7)
ΔE - 8.61 (91.4% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 9.20 (90.8% similar)
#903F45
Apple-A-Day (PPG1051-7)
ΔE - 9.21 (90.8% similar)
#86423E
Brick Dust (PPG1056-7)
ΔE - 9.40 (90.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#791A27 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



791A27
Antique Ruby*

1A796C
Pine 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 #791A27?

Color that best contrast with #791A27 is #1A796C, color name is Pine 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 #791A27?

Complementary or Opposite color for #791A27 is #1A796C, color name is Pine Green*.





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