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What color is 8C4A2F?

The RGB color code for color number #8C4A2F is RGB(140, 74, 47). In the RGB color model, #8C4A2F has a red value of 140, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 47. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.1% magenta, 66.4% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.4° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C4A2F has a hue of 17.4° (degrees), 66.4 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C4A2F is cool or warm?

Color 8C4A2F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C4A2F? (For interior and product design)

8C4A2F 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.



Dark Color

#8C4A2F

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #8C4A2F with dark and light Color




Is #8C4A2F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C4A2F 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 #8C4A2F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 74, 47)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
47.14%
Yellow
66.43%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(17.42deg, 49.7 %, 36.7 %)

Hue
17.42°
Saturation
49.73 %.
Lightness
36.67 %.

RYB

RYB(153, 127, 105)
Red
153 (60.1%)
Yellow
127 (49.9%)
Blue
105 (41.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.42°
Saturation
66.43 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 17.42°

W: 18.43 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 13.78

Y : 10.68

Z : 4.02

YXY

Y1 : 10.68

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 70.98%

Y : 81.57%


LRV

~ 10.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.2YR 3.7/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 39.03

A : 25.44

B : 28.26

CIE-Lch

L : 39.03

C : 38.03

H : 48.01

CIE-Luv

L : 39.03

U : 49.93

V : 24.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.68

A : 18.07

B : 15.57






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8C4A2F


Here are the colors similar to 8C4A2F. 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.



#87421F
Fuzzy Wuzzy
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#965434
Raw Sienna
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#954535
Chestnut
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#A0522D
Sienna (Web)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C4A2F.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8C4A2F.


#8D4931
RAL 8004 - Copper Brown
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#923E25
RAL 2013 - Pearl Orange
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#7E4B26
RAL 8003 - Clay Brown
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C4A2F.


#924C2E
PANTONE 7587 C
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#864A33
PANTONE 7581 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#83412C
PANTONE 7601 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#8B4720
PANTONE 1615 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C4A2F.


#845038
RAL 050 40 30 - Curry Brown
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#99451F
RAL 050 40 50 - Autumn Red
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#91412F
RAL 040 40 40 - Brick Red
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8C4A2F


Here are the paint colors similar to 8C4A2F. 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 8C4A2F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C4A2F to Valspar


#904929
Red Maple (8002-12F)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#874933
Rusted Earth (2002-7A)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#8B4D2B
Sly Fox (V045-6)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#985330
Toffee Glaze (3011-6)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C4A2F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C4A2F to Benjamin Moore


#88442E
Toasted Chestnut (2174-10)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#8D4E3A
Tawny Rose (2173-20)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#804531
Earthly Russet (2173-10)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#864D3B
Copper Mine (2094-20)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C4A2F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C4A2F to PPG Paints


#8F4C3A
Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#864F3E
Warm Wassail (PPG1062-7)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#9F543E
Ancient Copper (PPG1063-7)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#8C4F42
Baked Bean (PPG1066-7)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C4A2F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C4A2F to Dunn-Edwards


#894C3B
Cherry Cola (DEA 156)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#935444
Prairie Clay (DET 450)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#845544
Red Hook (DE 6091)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#875942
Hope Chest (DEA 160)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C4A2F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C4A2F to Sherwin Williams


#994B35
Spicy Hue (SW 6342)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#8D422F
Cajun Red (SW 0008)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#924E3C
Sierra Redwood (SW 7598)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8C4A2F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C4A2F to Behr


#8B5643
True Copper (S180-7)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#834C3E
Red Chipotle (S160-7)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#855743
October Leaves (S210-7)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#954A3D
Smokin Hot (MQ1-24)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C4A2F 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



8C4A2F
Fuzzy Wuzzy*

2F718C
Teal Blue*


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 #8C4A2F?

Color that best contrast with #8C4A2F is #2F718C, color name is Teal Blue*
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 #8C4A2F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C4A2F is #2F718C, color name is Teal Blue*.





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