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What color is 816C59?

The RGB color code for color number #816C59 is RGB(129, 108, 89). In the RGB color model, #816C59 has a red value of 129, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 31.0% yellow, and 49.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.5° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #816C59 has a hue of 28.5° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation and 50.6 % brightness/value.



Color 816C59 is cool or warm?

Color 816C59 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #816C59? (For interior and product design)

816C59 has an LRV of nearly 16. 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

#816C59

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #816C59 with dark and light Color




Is #816C59 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 816C59 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 #816C59 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(129, 108, 89)
Red
129 (50.6%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.28%
Yellow
31.01%
Key
49.41%

HSL

HSL(28.5deg, 18.3 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
28.5°
Saturation
18.35 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(104, 119, 105)
Red
104 (40.7%)
Yellow
119 (46.5%)
Blue
105 (41.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.5°
Saturation
31.01 %.
Brightness / Value
50.59 %.

HWB

H: 28.5°

W: 34.90 %

B: 49.41 %

XYZ

X : 16.22

Y : 16.11

Z : 11.71

YXY

Y1 : 16.11

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 49.41%

M : 57.65%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 16.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.3Y 4.5/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 47.12

A : 5.25

B : 13.73

CIE-Lch

L : 47.12

C : 14.7

H : 69.08

CIE-Luv

L : 47.12

U : 14.43

V : 16.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.14

A : 1.87

B : 10.81






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #816C59


Here are the colors similar to 816C59. 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.



#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 816C59.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 816C59.


#7A6855
PANTONE 7531 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#87715A
PANTONE 8005 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#7E6950
PANTONE 4244 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#887157
PANTONE 8006 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 816C59.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 816C59.


#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#817863
RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)
#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 816C59.


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #816C59


Here are the paint colors similar to 816C59. 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 816C59 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #816C59 to Behr


#816D5A
Kaffee (MQ2-49)
ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
#7F6551
Joshua Tree (N240-7)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#7D6950
Mayan Ruins (N300-7)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#7E6657
Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 816C59 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #816C59 to PPG Paints


#816B56
Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#7D685B
Warrior (PPG1076-6)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#7A634D
Fig Branches (PPG1085-7)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#8D725A
Cocoa Delight (PPG1078-6)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 816C59 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #816C59 to Benjamin Moore


#836F5D
Maple Shadows (1022)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#7F6C57
Kentucky Birch (CSP-265)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#826C54
Deer Trail (1036)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#7F664E
Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 816C59 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #816C59 to Sherwin Williams


#826F5E
Tiki Hut (SW 7509)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#867057
Thatch Brown (SW 6145)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#7D644D
Tea Chest (SW 6103)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#7A6455
Cobble Brown (SW 6082)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 816C59 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #816C59 to Dunn-Edwards


#806852
Stockhorse (DE 6126)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#806B5D
Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#886E54
Big Stone Beach (DE 6132)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#876D5E
Wandering Road (DE 6076)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 816C59 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #816C59 to Valspar


#846B59
Scented Candle (2006-9B)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#7C6D58
Natural Habitat (M119)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#8B7161
Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#8B6A52
Brownie Scout (V084-5)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#816C59 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



816C59
Pastel Brown*

596E81
Payne's Gray*


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 #816C59?

Color that best contrast with #816C59 is #596E81, color name is Payne's Gray*
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 #816C59?

Complementary or Opposite color for #816C59 is #596E81, color name is Payne's Gray*.





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