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What color is 8B6560?

The RGB color code for color number #8B6560 is RGB(139, 101, 96). In the RGB color model, #8B6560 has a red value of 139, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.3% magenta, 30.9% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8B6560 has a hue of 7° (degrees), 30.9 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.



Color 8B6560 is cool or warm?

Color 8B6560 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8B6560? (For interior and product design)

8B6560 has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#8B6560

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #8B6560 with dark and light Color




Is #8B6560 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8B6560 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 #8B6560 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 101, 96)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
96 (37.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.34%
Yellow
30.94%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(6.98deg, 18.3 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
6.98°
Saturation
18.30 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 108, 102)
Red
106 (41.5%)
Yellow
108 (42.2%)
Blue
102 (40.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
6.98°
Saturation
30.94 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 6.98°

W: 37.65 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 17.41

Y : 15.64

Z : 13.17

YXY

Y1 : 15.64

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 60.39%

Y : 62.35%


LRV

~ 15.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.9R 4.5/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 46.5

A : 14.58

B : 8.85

CIE-Lch

L : 46.5

C : 17.06

H : 31.27

CIE-Luv

L : 46.5

U : 24.83

V : 8.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.55

A : 9.38

B : 7.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8B6560


Here are the colors similar to 8B6560. 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.



#986960
Dark Chestnut
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#905D5D
Rose Taupe
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#996666
Copper rose
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#7E5E60
Deep Taupe
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8B6560.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8B6560.


#866761
PANTONE 7615 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#815E57
PANTONE 4041 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#976A65
PANTONE 4040 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#7B605E
PANTONE 4091 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8B6560.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8B6560.


#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8B6560


Here are the paint colors similar to 8B6560. 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 8B6560 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8B6560 to Valspar


#8E635E
Cloak of Mystery (M141)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#8E6262
Fruitwood (1006-7B)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#916356
Stormy Plum (P005)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#826466
Smoked Mulberry (1004-7B)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8B6560 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8B6560 to PPG Paints


#956A66
Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#93625B
Canyon Stone (PPG1059-6)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#976C60
Safari Brown (PPG1061-6)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8B6560 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8B6560 to Benjamin Moore


#866963
Sequoia (1245)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#906558
Walnut (CW-240)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#9A6D6B
Somerville Red (HC-62)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#975F57
Southwest Pottery (048)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8B6560 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8B6560 to Dunn-Edwards


#8E5E5E
Antique Garnet (DE 6027)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#90686C
Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#825E61
Ripe Plum (DE 6020)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#937067
Prairie Dog (DE 6054)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8B6560 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8B6560 to Behr


#885A55
Red Willow (PPU1-09)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#8B5E52
Red Curry (S170-6)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#885A51
Rust (MQ1-20)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#7E645D
River Rocks (N130-6)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8B6560 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8B6560 to Sherwin Williams


#806257
Hot Cocoa (SW 6047)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#8C706A
Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#85594F
Canyon Clay (SW 6054)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#7A5F5A
Bateau Brown (SW 6033)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#8B6560 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



8B6560
Dark Chestnut*

60868B
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 #8B6560?

Color that best contrast with #8B6560 is #60868B, 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 #8B6560?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8B6560 is #60868B, color name is Steel Teal*.





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