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HEX 8C6D5E - #8C6D5E, RGB(140,109,94) Color


Color Name: Beaver*
Hex Color Code: #8C6D5E
RGB Color Code: RGB(140, 109, 94)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.1%, 32.9%, 45.1%






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What color is 8C6D5E?

The RGB color code for color number #8C6D5E is RGB(140, 109, 94). In the RGB color model, #8C6D5E has a red value of 140, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.1% magenta, 32.9% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.6° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C6D5E has a hue of 19.6° (degrees), 32.9 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C6D5E is cool or warm?

Color 8C6D5E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C6D5E? (For interior and product design)

8C6D5E 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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#8C6D5E

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #8C6D5E with dark and light Color




Is #8C6D5E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C6D5E 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 #8C6D5E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 109, 94)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.14%
Yellow
32.86%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(19.57deg, 19.7 %, 45.9 %)

Hue
19.57°
Saturation
19.66 %.
Lightness
45.88 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 111, 98)
Red
101 (39.7%)
Yellow
111 (43.7%)
Blue
98 (38.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.57°
Saturation
32.86 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 19.57°

W: 36.86 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 18.3

Y : 17.32

Z : 12.97

YXY

Y1 : 17.32

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 57.25%

Y : 63.14%


LRV

~ 17.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.6YR 4.7/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 48.66

A : 10.03

B : 13.08

CIE-Lch

L : 48.66

C : 16.48

H : 52.54

CIE-Luv

L : 48.66

U : 20.95

V : 14.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.62

A : 5.67

B : 10.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8C6D5E


Here are the colors similar to 8C6D5E. 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 - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#986960
Dark Chestnut
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C6D5E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C6D5E.


#8F7368
PANTONE 4090 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#956C58
PANTONE 4715 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#7F6A5E
PANTONE 4272 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#87674F
PANTONE 875 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C6D5E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8C6D5E.


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8C6D5E


Here are the paint colors similar to 8C6D5E. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C6D5E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C6D5E to Benjamin Moore


#8E6E5F
Sorrel Brown (1236)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#886A59
Saddle Soap (2110-30)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#8C6F5D
Carob (AF-160)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8C6D5E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C6D5E to Valspar


#896B5E
Sea Lion Brown (2003-9B)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#8B7161
Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#846B59
Scented Candle (2006-9B)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#826455
Brown Bark (2004-9B)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C6D5E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C6D5E to Dunn-Edwards


#876D5E
Wandering Road (DE 6076)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#896956
Art and Craft (DET 682)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#946E5C
Monterey Brown (DE 6097)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#936A5B
Badlands Sunset (DE 6083)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C6D5E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C6D5E to Sherwin Williams


#85695B
Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#896656
Tanbark (SW 6061)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#8E725F
Nuthatch (SW 6088)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#947569
Swing Brown (SW 6046)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8C6D5E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C6D5E to Behr


#896E5D
Nut Brown (N190-6)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#896754
Clay Pot (PPU3-17)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#8A6C57
Antiquities (MQ2-43)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#8F715C
Wild Mustang (N240-6)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C6D5E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C6D5E to PPG Paints


#896757
Suede Leather (PPG1072-6)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#8A7265
Derby Brown (PPG1073-6)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#996E5A
Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#8E746C
Woodchuck (PPG1016-6)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C6D5E 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



8C6D5E
Beaver*

5E7D8C
Slate 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 #8C6D5E?

Color that best contrast with #8C6D5E is #5E7D8C, color name is Slate 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 #8C6D5E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C6D5E is #5E7D8C, color name is Slate Gray*.





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