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What color is 8C6149?

The RGB color code for color number #8C6149 is RGB(140, 97, 73). In the RGB color model, #8C6149 has a red value of 140, a green value of 97, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.7% magenta, 47.9% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C6149 has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 47.9 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C6149 is cool or warm?

Color 8C6149 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C6149? (For interior and product design)

8C6149 has an LRV of nearly 15. 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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#8C6149

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of #8C6149 with dark and light Color




Is #8C6149 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C6149 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 #8C6149 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 97, 73)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
97 (38.0%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.71%
Yellow
47.86%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(21.49deg, 31.5 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
21.49°
Saturation
31.46 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(120, 121, 101)
Red
120 (47.2%)
Yellow
121 (47.4%)
Blue
101 (39.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.49°
Saturation
47.86 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 21.49°

W: 28.63 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 16.29

Y : 14.61

Z : 8.26

YXY

Y1 : 14.61

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 61.96%

Y : 71.37%


LRV

~ 14.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.2YR 4.3/4

CIE-Lab

L : 45.09

A : 14.43

B : 20.65

CIE-Lch

L : 45.09

C : 25.19

H : 55.05

CIE-Luv

L : 45.09

U : 30.86

V : 21.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.22

A : 9.22

B : 13.93






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8C6149


Here are the colors similar to 8C6149. 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.



#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#805533
Burnt Umber
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#965434
Raw Sienna
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C6149.


#8B634B
PANTONE 876 C
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#9A6449
PANTONE 4265 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#87674F
PANTONE 875 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8C6149.


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C6149.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C6149.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8C6149.


#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8C6149


Here are the paint colors similar to 8C6149. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C6149 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C6149 to Dunn-Edwards


#90614A
Weathered Leather (DE 6105)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#875942
Hope Chest (DEA 160)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#8F684B
Cedar Chest (DE 6112)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#7F5E46
Rodeo (DEA 163)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8C6149 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C6149 to Behr


#8A6347
Leather Work (S240-7)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#8F5C45
Artisan (PPU3-18)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#88654D
Molasses (S220-7)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#896754
Clay Pot (PPU3-17)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C6149 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C6149 to Benjamin Moore


#8D6345
Pony Brown (2163-20)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#825E46
Hidden Valley (1134)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#855C3F
Log Cabin (2163-10)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#905B47
Pumice Stone (1197)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C6149 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C6149 to PPG Paints


#935F43
Cinnamon Spice (PPG1069-7)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#936647
Copper Pot (PPG1081-7)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#915B41
Spiced Cider (PPG1068-7)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#835842
Tampico Brown (PPG16-23)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8C6149 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C6149 to Valspar


#8D5B41
Italian Roast (2004-7A)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#946651
Freckle Face (V082-5)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#895C3D
Natural Cork (2008-7A)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#8A5F3E
Gingerbread Brick (V085-5)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C6149 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C6149 to Sherwin Williams


#896656
Tanbark (SW 6061)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#976B53
Wheat Penny (SW 7705)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#815D40
Jute Brown (SW 6096)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C6149 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



8C6149
Beaver*

49748C
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 #8C6149?

Color that best contrast with #8C6149 is #49748C, 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 #8C6149?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C6149 is #49748C, color name is Teal Blue*.





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