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What color is 8C4E49?

The RGB color code for color number #8C4E49 is RGB(140, 78, 73). In the RGB color model, #8C4E49 has a red value of 140, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 44.3% magenta, 47.9% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 4.5° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C4E49 has a hue of 4.5° (degrees), 47.9 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C4E49 is cool or warm?

Color 8C4E49 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C4E49? (For interior and product design)

8C4E49 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.



Dark Color

#8C4E49

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #8C4E49 with dark and light Color




Is #8C4E49 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C4E49 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 #8C4E49 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 78, 73)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
44.29%
Yellow
47.86%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(4.48deg, 31.5 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
4.48°
Saturation
31.46 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(135, 113, 107)
Red
135 (52.9%)
Yellow
113 (44.4%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
4.48°
Saturation
47.86 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 4.48°

W: 28.63 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 14.74

Y : 11.51

Z : 7.75

YXY

Y1 : 11.51

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 69.41%

Y : 71.37%


LRV

~ 11.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.2R 3.9/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 40.42

A : 25.46

B : 14.4

CIE-Lch

L : 40.42

C : 29.25

H : 29.49

CIE-Luv

L : 40.42

U : 43.2

V : 12.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.92

A : 18.22

B : 10.2






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8C4E49


Here are the colors similar to 8C4E49. 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.



#79443B
Bole (Terra Rosa)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#893F45
Cordovan
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#905D5D
Rose Taupe
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C4E49.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C4E49.


#864F46
PANTONE 4056 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#974542
PANTONE 8860 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#7E4E4E
PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C4E49.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8C4E49.


#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8C4E49.


#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#8D4931
RAL 8004 - Copper Brown
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8C4E49


Here are the paint colors similar to 8C4E49. 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.


Behr

Hex color 8C4E49 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C4E49 to Behr


#8D504B
Moroccan Ruby (S140-6)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#91504F
Pompeian Red (PPU1-08)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#824942
Deco Red (S140-7)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#8A4646
Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C4E49 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C4E49 to Benjamin Moore


#8F514C
St. George Red (CW-245)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#89504E
Hearth Red (1295)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#914443
Maple Leaf Red (2084-20)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#905455
Tawny Port (1281)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C4E49 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C4E49 to Sherwin Williams


#8B534E
Toile Red (SW 0006)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#7C453D
Red Barn (SW 7591)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#9F4442
Antique Red (SW 7587)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C4E49 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C4E49 to Dunn-Edwards


#8A534E
Saddlebag (DET 448)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#834C4B
Red Maple Leaf (DET 443)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#86493F
Spice of Life (DET 439)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#85443F
Spiced Berry (DEA 149)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C4E49 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C4E49 to PPG Paints


#89483E
Red Clay (PPG16-32)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#86423E
Brick Dust (PPG1056-7)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#964647
Candy Apple (PPG13-10)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8C4E49 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C4E49 to Valspar


#8E484B
Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#8A5255
Maroon Rover (V079-6)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#7E4B40
Watusi (M152)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#7B433D
Red Henna (1008-7A)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C4E49 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



8C4E49
Bole (Terra Rosa)*

49878C
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 #8C4E49?

Color that best contrast with #8C4E49 is #49878C, 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 #8C4E49?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C4E49 is #49878C, color name is Steel Teal*.





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