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What color is 8C5848?

The RGB color code for color number #8C5848 is RGB(140, 88, 72). In the RGB color model, #8C5848 has a red value of 140, a green value of 88, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 48.6% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14.1° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 41.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C5848 has a hue of 14.1° (degrees), 48.6 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C5848 is cool or warm?

Color 8C5848 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C5848? (For interior and product design)

8C5848 has an LRV of nearly 13. 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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#8C5848

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #8C5848 with dark and light Color




Is #8C5848 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C5848 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 #8C5848 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 88, 72)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
88 (34.5%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.14%
Yellow
48.57%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(14.12deg, 32.1 %, 41.6 %)

Hue
14.12°
Saturation
32.08 %.
Lightness
41.57 %.

RYB

RYB(128, 118, 104)
Red
128 (50.1%)
Yellow
118 (46.2%)
Blue
104 (40.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
14.12°
Saturation
48.57 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 14.12°

W: 28.24 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 15.47

Y : 13.02

Z : 7.83

YXY

Y1 : 13.02

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 65.49%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 13 %

Munsell Color System

3YR 4.1/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 42.8

A : 19.58

B : 18.21

CIE-Lch

L : 42.8

C : 26.74

H : 42.92

CIE-Luv

L : 42.8

U : 36.91

V : 17.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.09

A : 13.39

B : 12.4






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8C5848


Here are the colors similar to 8C5848. 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.



#965434
Raw Sienna
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#A45A52
Redwood
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#954535
Chestnut
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#986960
Dark Chestnut
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C5848.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C5848.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8C5848.


#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C5848.


#8F573A
PANTONE 2469 C
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#9F5F53
PANTONE 2442 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#A25840
PANTONE 8045 C
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#A55344
PANTONE 4055 C
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8C5848.


#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#8D4931
RAL 8004 - Copper Brown
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8C5848


Here are the paint colors similar to 8C5848. 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 8C5848 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C5848 to Behr


#8B5643
True Copper (S180-7)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#855743
October Leaves (S210-7)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#8B5E52
Red Curry (S170-6)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#8D6051
Upper Eastside (MQ1-61)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C5848 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C5848 to Benjamin Moore


#905B47
Pumice Stone (1197)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#906251
Amaretto (CSP-325)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#8D4E3A
Tawny Rose (2173-20)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#984F3B
Cinnamon (2174-20)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C5848 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C5848 to Dunn-Edwards


#845544
Red Hook (DE 6091)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#935444
Prairie Clay (DET 450)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#965849
Russet Leather (DET 440)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#875942
Hope Chest (DEA 160)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C5848 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C5848 to PPG Paints


#8C4F42
Baked Bean (PPG1066-7)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#915B41
Spiced Cider (PPG1068-7)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#835842
Tampico Brown (PPG16-23)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C5848 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C5848 to Sherwin Williams


#924E3C
Sierra Redwood (SW 7598)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A0584F
Bold Brick (SW 6327)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#974F49
Rembrandt Ruby (SW 0033)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8C5848 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C5848 to Valspar


#956354
Aged Bourbon (V081-5)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#916356
Stormy Plum (P005)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#8D5B41
Italian Roast (2004-7A)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#98503D
Tropical Nut (2003-5A)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C5848 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



8C5848
Raw Sienna*

487C8C
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 #8C5848?

Color that best contrast with #8C5848 is #487C8C, 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 #8C5848?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C5848 is #487C8C, color name is Teal Blue*.





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