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What color is 8A494A?

The RGB color code for color number #8A494A is RGB(138, 73, 74). In the RGB color model, #8A494A has a red value of 138, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.1% magenta, 46.4% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 359.1° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation, and 41.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8A494A has a hue of 359.1° (degrees), 47.1 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.



Color 8A494A is cool or warm?

Color 8A494A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8A494A? (For interior and product design)

8A494A 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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#8A494A

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #8A494A with dark and light Color




Is #8A494A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8A494A 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 #8A494A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 73, 74)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
47.10%
Yellow
46.38%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(359.08deg, 30.8 %, 41.4 %)

Hue
359.08°
Saturation
30.81 %.
Lightness
41.37 %.

RYB

RYB(138, 112, 110)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Yellow
112 (43.8%)
Blue
110 (43.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
359.08°
Saturation
47.10 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 359.08°

W: 28.63 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 14.1

Y : 10.66

Z : 7.79

YXY

Y1 : 10.66

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 71.37%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 10.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.1R 3.7/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 39.01

A : 27.59

B : 11.8

CIE-Lch

L : 39.01

C : 30

H : 23.16

CIE-Luv

L : 39.01

U : 44.54

V : 9

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.65

A : 19.93

B : 8.71






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8A494A


Here are the colors similar to 8A494A. 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.



#893F45
Cordovan
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#893843
Solid pink
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#79443B
Bole (Terra Rosa)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8A494A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8A494A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8A494A.


#844A4F
PANTONE 8540 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#874B52
PANTONE 4985 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#974542
PANTONE 8860 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8A494A.


#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8A494A.


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8A494A


Here are the paint colors similar to 8A494A. 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 8A494A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8A494A to Valspar


#8E484B
Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#95454E
Baked Bahama (1006-3A)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#7B433D
Red Henna (1008-7A)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#973A3C
Thai Chili (8002-8F)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8A494A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8A494A to Behr


#8A4646
Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#88464A
Bolero (PPU1-12)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#8E4547
Haute Couture (MQ1-09)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#954A4C
Circus Red (M140-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8A494A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8A494A to Dunn-Edwards


#834C4B
Red Maple Leaf (DET 443)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#85443F
Spiced Berry (DEA 149)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#8E3C3F
Royal Red Flush (DET 425)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8A494A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8A494A to PPG Paints


#8F4347
Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#964647
Candy Apple (PPG13-10)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#86423E
Brick Dust (PPG1056-7)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#903F45
Apple-A-Day (PPG1051-7)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8A494A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8A494A to Benjamin Moore


#914443
Maple Leaf Red (2084-20)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#853F44
Pottery Red (2085-20)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#944544
Cinnabar (CSP-1165)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#7C4547
Plum Raisin (2082-20)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8A494A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8A494A to Sherwin Williams


#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#974953
Kirsch Red (SW 6313)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#863A42
Luxurious Red (SW 6314)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#7C453D
Red Barn (SW 7591)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#8A494A 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



8A494A
Cordovan*

498A89
Steel Teal*


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 #8A494A?

Color that best contrast with #8A494A is #498A89, color name is Steel Teal*
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 #8A494A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8A494A is #498A89, color name is Steel Teal*.





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