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What color is 8C6C55?

The RGB color code for color number #8C6C55 is RGB(140, 108, 85). In the RGB color model, #8C6C55 has a red value of 140, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 39.3% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.1° (degrees), 24.4 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C6C55 has a hue of 25.1° (degrees), 39.3 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C6C55 is cool or warm?

Color 8C6C55 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C6C55? (For interior and product design)

8C6C55 has an LRV of nearly 17. 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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#8C6C55

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #8C6C55 with dark and light Color




Is #8C6C55 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C6C55 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 #8C6C55 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 108, 85)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.86%
Yellow
39.29%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(25.09deg, 24.4 %, 44.1 %)

Hue
25.09°
Saturation
24.44 %.
Lightness
44.12 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 117, 98)
Red
106 (41.7%)
Yellow
117 (45.9%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.09°
Saturation
39.29 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 25.09°

W: 33.33 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 17.82

Y : 16.96

Z : 10.93

YXY

Y1 : 16.96

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 57.65%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 17 %

Munsell Color System

8.3YR 4.7/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 48.21

A : 9.41

B : 17.75

CIE-Lch

L : 48.21

C : 20.09

H : 62.07

CIE-Luv

L : 48.21

U : 22.48

V : 20.12

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.18

A : 5.17

B : 13.09






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8C6C55


Here are the colors similar to 8C6C55. 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 - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C6C55.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C6C55.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C6C55.


#87674F
PANTONE 875 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#8B634B
PANTONE 876 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#956C58
PANTONE 4715 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8C6C55.


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8C6C55.


#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8C6C55


Here are the paint colors similar to 8C6C55. 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 8C6C55 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C6C55 to Valspar


#8B6A52
Brownie Scout (V084-5)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#917158
Dark Toast (3001-9B)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#846B59
Scented Candle (2006-9B)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#8F6F51
Mocha Syrup (3002-9B)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8C6C55 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C6C55 to Behr


#8A6C57
Antiquities (MQ2-43)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#8F6A4F
Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#8F715C
Wild Mustang (N240-6)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#896E5D
Nut Brown (N190-6)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C6C55 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C6C55 to PPG Paints


#8C6E54
Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#8D725A
Cocoa Delight (PPG1078-6)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#8D6A4A
Slippery Stone (PPG1080-7)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#896757
Suede Leather (PPG1072-6)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C6C55 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C6C55 to Dunn-Edwards


#896956
Art and Craft (DET 682)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#8B694D
Neutral Valley (DE 6119)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#8F684B
Cedar Chest (DE 6112)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#886E54
Big Stone Beach (DE 6132)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C6C55 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C6C55 to Benjamin Moore


#8E7056
Vero Beach Tan (1085)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#8C6F5D
Carob (AF-160)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#886A59
Saddle Soap (2110-30)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#956E56
Maplewood (1133)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C6C55 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C6C55 to Sherwin Williams


#8E725F
Nuthatch (SW 6088)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#957258
Toasty (SW 6095)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#89674A
Baked Cookie (SW 9098)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#8A6B4D
Steady Brown (SW 6110)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 8C6C55 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #8C6C55 to Farrow & Ball


#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 9.67 (90.3% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 12.17 (87.8% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 12.93 (87.1% similar)
#665F4B
Cardamom (CB5)
ΔE - 13.64 (86.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C6C55 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



8C6C55
Beaver*

55758C
Payne's Gray*


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 #8C6C55?

Color that best contrast with #8C6C55 is #55758C, color name is Payne's Gray*
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 #8C6C55?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C6C55 is #55758C, color name is Payne's Gray*.





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