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HEX 8A422F - #8A422F, RGB(138,66,47) Color


Color Name: Chestnut*
Hex Color Code: #8A422F
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 66, 47)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 52.2%, 65.9%, 45.9%



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What color is 8A422F?

The RGB color code for color number #8A422F is RGB(138, 66, 47). In the RGB color model, #8A422F has a red value of 138, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 47. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 52.2% magenta, 65.9% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.5° (degrees), 49.2 % saturation, and 36.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8A422F has a hue of 12.5° (degrees), 65.9 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.



Color 8A422F is cool or warm?

Color 8A422F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8A422F? (For interior and product design)

8A422F has an LRV of nearly 10. 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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#8A422F

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Is #8A422F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8A422F 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 #8A422F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 66, 47)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
52.17%
Yellow
65.94%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(12.53deg, 49.2 %, 36.3 %)

Hue
12.53°
Saturation
49.19 %.
Lightness
36.27 %.

RYB

RYB(160, 125, 109)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Yellow
125 (49.0%)
Blue
109 (42.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12.53°
Saturation
65.94 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 12.53°

W: 18.43 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 12.94

Y : 9.5

Z : 3.84

YXY

Y1 : 9.5

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 74.12%

Y : 81.57%


LRV

~ 9.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.7YR 3.5/7

CIE-Lab

L : 36.94

A : 29.05

B : 25.68

CIE-Lch

L : 36.94

C : 38.77

H : 41.47

CIE-Luv

L : 36.94

U : 53.82

V : 21.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.83

A : 20.98

B : 14.19






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #8A422F

Here are the colors similar to 8A422F. 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.

#954535
Chestnut
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#87421F
Fuzzy Wuzzy
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#882D17
Kobe
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#882D17
Sienna (Traditional)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8A422F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8A422F.

#8D3F2B
PANTONE 7600 C
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#83412C
PANTONE 7601 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#8D3921
PANTONE 2443 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#864A33
PANTONE 7581 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8A422F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8A422F.

#8D4931
RAL 8004 - Copper Brown
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#923E25
RAL 2013 - Pearl Orange
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#972E25
RAL 3013 - Tomato Red
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8A422F.

#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #8A422F

Here are the paint colors similar to 8A422F. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8A422F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8A422F to Sherwin Williams

#8D422F
Cajun Red (SW 0008)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#93402F
Brick Paver (SW 7599)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#8F4438
Flower Pot (SW 6334)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#83382A
Fired Brick (SW 6335)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8A422F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8A422F to Benjamin Moore

#8E4332
Copper Clay (2172-10)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#88442E
Toasted Chestnut (2174-10)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#894334
Tea (2091-10)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#8E3F30
Louisiana Hot Sauce (CC-124)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8A422F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8A422F to Valspar

#923F2D
Russet Red (2011-7)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#864335
Remember Me Red (2001-7A)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#7F3D29
Smoked Paprika (8002-12G)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#874933
Rusted Earth (2002-7A)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8A422F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8A422F to PPG Paints

#8F4C3A
Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#91493E
Cedar Chest (PPG1065-7)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#89483E
Red Clay (PPG16-32)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#864F3E
Warm Wassail (PPG1062-7)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8A422F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8A422F to Dunn-Edwards

#894C3B
Cherry Cola (DEA 156)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#86493F
Spice of Life (DET 439)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#8F4B41
Red Clay (DET 447)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#8F423D
Deep Crimson (DEA 152)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8A422F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8A422F to Behr

#954A3D
Smokin Hot (MQ1-24)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#96453B
Morocco Red (PPU2-17)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#834C3E
Red Chipotle (S160-7)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#8C413D
Allure (PPU2-03)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 8A422F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #8A422F to Farrow & Ball

#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 8.20 (91.8% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 8.55 (91.4% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 8.68 (91.3% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 9.60 (90.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#8A422F 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



8A422F
Chestnut*

2F778A
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 #8A422F?

Color that best contrast with #8A422F is #2F778A, 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 #8A422F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8A422F is #2F778A, color name is Teal Blue*.





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