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What color is 8A534E?

The RGB color code for color number #8A534E is RGB(138, 83, 78). In the RGB color model, #8A534E has a red value of 138, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.9% magenta, 43.5% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8A534E has a hue of 5° (degrees), 43.5 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.



Color 8A534E is cool or warm?

Color 8A534E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8A534E? (For interior and product design)

8A534E 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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#8A534E

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #8A534E with dark and light Color




Is #8A534E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8A534E 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 #8A534E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 83, 78)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.86%
Yellow
43.48%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(5deg, 27.8 %, 42.4 %)

Hue
Saturation
27.78 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.

RYB

RYB(128, 113, 107)
Red
128 (50.3%)
Yellow
113 (44.3%)
Blue
107 (42.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
43.48 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 5°

W: 30.59 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 14.95

Y : 12.14

Z : 8.76

YXY

Y1 : 12.14

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 67.45%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 12.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.4R 4.0/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 41.44

A : 22.32

B : 12.68

CIE-Lch

L : 41.44

C : 25.67

H : 29.6

CIE-Luv

L : 41.44

U : 37.66

V : 11.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.84

A : 15.61

B : 9.48






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8A534E


Here are the colors similar to 8A534E. 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 - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#79443B
Bole (Terra Rosa)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#A45A52
Redwood
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#A55353
Middle Red Purple
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8A534E.


#864F46
PANTONE 4056 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#7E4E4E
PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#844A4F
PANTONE 8540 C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8A534E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8A534E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8A534E.


#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8A534E.


#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8A534E


Here are the paint colors similar to 8A534E. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8A534E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8A534E to Dunn-Edwards


#8A534E
Saddlebag (DET 448)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#834C4B
Red Maple Leaf (DET 443)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#7F4E47
Revival Red (DET 441)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#945C54
Copper Mining (DET 455)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8A534E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8A534E to Sherwin Williams


#8B534E
Toile Red (SW 0006)
ΔE - 0.26 (99.7% similar)
#974F49
Rembrandt Ruby (SW 0033)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#85594F
Canyon Clay (SW 6054)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8A534E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8A534E to Behr


#8D504B
Moroccan Ruby (S140-6)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#905755
Carpe Diem (MQ1-16)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#925850
Rich Brocade (MQ1-21)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#91504F
Pompeian Red (PPU1-08)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8A534E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8A534E to Benjamin Moore


#89504E
Hearth Red (1295)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#8F514C
St. George Red (CW-245)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#8C5956
Garrison Red (HC-66)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#905455
Tawny Port (1281)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8A534E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8A534E to PPG Paints


#8E5959
Barn Door (PPG1055-6)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#89483E
Red Clay (PPG16-32)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8A534E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8A534E to Valspar


#8A5255
Maroon Rover (V079-6)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#7E4B40
Watusi (M152)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#7B5145
Potter's Rock (1007-9A)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#7B433D
Red Henna (1008-7A)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#8A534E 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



8A534E
Rose Taupe*

4E858A
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 #8A534E?

Color that best contrast with #8A534E is #4E858A, 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 #8A534E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8A534E is #4E858A, color name is Steel Teal*.





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