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HEX 8B3B38 - #8B3B38, RGB(139,59,56) Color


Color Name: Smokey Topaz (Vermilion Brown)*
Hex Color Code: #8B3B38
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 59, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 57.6%, 59.7%, 45.5%






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What color is 8B3B38?

The RGB color code for color number #8B3B38 is RGB(139, 59, 56). In the RGB color model, #8B3B38 has a red value of 139, a green value of 59, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 57.6% magenta, 59.7% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 2.2° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation, and 38.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8B3B38 has a hue of 2.2° (degrees), 59.7 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.



Color 8B3B38 is cool or warm?

Color 8B3B38 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8B3B38? (For interior and product design)

8B3B38 has an LRV of nearly 9. 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.



Dark Color

#8B3B38

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of #8B3B38 with dark and light Color




Is #8B3B38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8B3B38 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 #8B3B38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 59, 56)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
59 (23.1%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
57.55%
Yellow
59.71%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(2.17deg, 42.6 %, 38.2 %)

Hue
2.17°
Saturation
42.56 %.
Lightness
38.24 %.

RYB

RYB(160, 116, 112)
Red
160 (62.8%)
Yellow
116 (45.5%)
Blue
112 (43.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
2.17°
Saturation
59.71 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 2.17°

W: 21.96 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 12.93

Y : 8.9

Z : 4.78

YXY

Y1 : 8.9

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 76.86%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 8.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.5R 3.4/7.1

CIE-Lab

L : 35.8

A : 33.86

B : 18.76

CIE-Lch

L : 35.8

C : 38.71

H : 28.98

CIE-Luv

L : 35.8

U : 57.56

V : 13.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.84

A : 25.11

B : 11.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8B3B38


Here are the colors similar to 8B3B38. 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.



#7C3030
Tuscan Red
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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Japanese Carmine
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8B3B38.


#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
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BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
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BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8B3B38.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8B3B38.


#823B34
PANTONE 7609 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 492 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 181 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 8860 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8B3B38.


#97413E
RAL 030 40 40 - Spicy Red
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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RAL 030 40 30 - Brick Brown
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
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RAL 020 40 40 - October Red
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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RAL 030 40 50 - Hibiscus Red
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8B3B38.


#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
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RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
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RAL 3013 - Tomato Red
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
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RAL 3001 - Signal Red
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8B3B38


Here are the paint colors similar to 8B3B38. 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 8B3B38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8B3B38 to Sherwin Williams


#8E3738
Red Bay (SW 6321)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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Bolero (SW 7600)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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Salute (SW 7582)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Stolen Kiss (SW 7586)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8B3B38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8B3B38 to Behr


#8C413D
Allure (PPU2-03)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#994341
Red My Mind (MQ1-10)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#8A4646
Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#8E4547
Haute Couture (MQ1-09)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8B3B38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8B3B38 to Dunn-Edwards


#8F423D
Deep Crimson (DEA 152)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Royal Red Flush (DET 425)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#91433E
Red Craft (DET 423)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Spiced Berry (DEA 149)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8B3B38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8B3B38 to Benjamin Moore


#923538
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ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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Maple Leaf Red (2084-20)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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Pomegranate (AF-295)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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Cinnabar (CSP-1165)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8B3B38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8B3B38 to PPG Paints


#86423E
Brick Dust (PPG1056-7)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Autumn Ridge (PPG1058-7)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#9D3E3F
Blaze (PPG13-16)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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Apple-A-Day (PPG1051-7)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8B3B38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8B3B38 to Valspar


#973A3C
Thai Chili (8002-8F)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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Wine Cask (T513)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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Pomegranate Seeds (V043-6)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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Pop of Poppy (M253)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#8B3B38 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



8B3B38
Smokey Topaz (Vermilion Brown)*

38888B
Dark Cyan*


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 #8B3B38?

Color that best contrast with #8B3B38 is #38888B, color name is Dark Cyan*
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 #8B3B38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8B3B38 is #38888B, color name is Dark Cyan*.





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