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What color is 8A5255?

The RGB color code for color number #8A5255 is RGB(138, 82, 85). In the RGB color model, #8A5255 has a red value of 138, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.6% magenta, 38.4% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.8° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation, and 43.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8A5255 has a hue of 356.8° (degrees), 40.6 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.



Color 8A5255 is cool or warm?

Color 8A5255 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8A5255? (For interior and product design)

8A5255 has an LRV of nearly 12. 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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#8A5255

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #8A5255 with dark and light Color




Is #8A5255 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8A5255 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 #8A5255 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 82, 85)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
82 (32.2%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
40.58%
Yellow
38.41%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(356.79deg, 25.5 %, 43.1 %)

Hue
356.79°
Saturation
25.45 %.
Lightness
43.14 %.

RYB

RYB(125, 108, 109)
Red
125 (49.0%)
Yellow
108 (42.5%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
356.79°
Saturation
40.58 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 356.79°

W: 32.16 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 15.14

Y : 12.09

Z : 10.13

YXY

Y1 : 12.09

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 67.84%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 12.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.8R 4.0/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 41.36

A : 23.77

B : 8.28

CIE-Lch

L : 41.36

C : 25.17

H : 19.2

CIE-Luv

L : 41.36

U : 37.1

V : 6.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.78

A : 16.84

B : 7.07






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8A5255


Here are the colors similar to 8A5255. 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.



#905D5D
Rose Taupe
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#893F45
Cordovan
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#A55353
Middle Red Purple
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#915F6D
Raspberry Glace
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8A5255.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8A5255.


#874B52
PANTONE 4985 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#844A4F
PANTONE 8540 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#7E4E4E
PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8A5255.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8A5255.


#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8A5255.


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8A5255


Here are the paint colors similar to 8A5255. 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 8A5255 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8A5255 to Valspar


#8E484B
Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#95454E
Baked Bahama (1006-3A)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#8E6262
Fruitwood (1006-7B)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8A5255 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8A5255 to Benjamin Moore


#905455
Tawny Port (1281)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#89504E
Hearth Red (1295)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#8C5059
Cherokee Brick (2082-30)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#8C5956
Garrison Red (HC-66)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8A5255 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8A5255 to Sherwin Williams


#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#8B534E
Toile Red (SW 0006)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#81585B
Alaea (SW 7579)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#895460
Aged Wine (SW 6299)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8A5255 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8A5255 to PPG Paints


#92555B
Mesa Red (PPG1052-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#91575D
Pomegranate Punch (PPG13-01)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#8E5959
Barn Door (PPG1055-6)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#89585D
Old Burgundy (PPG13-05)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8A5255 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8A5255 to Behr


#905755
Carpe Diem (MQ1-16)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#84525A
So Merlot (PPU1-15)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#91504F
Pompeian Red (PPU1-08)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#954C52
Crantini (PPU1-11)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8A5255 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8A5255 to Dunn-Edwards


#834C4B
Red Maple Leaf (DET 443)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#8A534E
Saddlebag (DET 448)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#8E5E5E
Antique Garnet (DE 6027)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#8A5255 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



8A5255
Rose Taupe*

528A87
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 #8A5255?

Color that best contrast with #8A5255 is #528A87, 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 #8A5255?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8A5255 is #528A87, color name is Steel Teal*.





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