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HEX 8C8976 - #8C8976, RGB(140,137,118) Color


Color Name: Gray (Crayola)*
Hex Color Code: #8C8976
RGB Color Code: RGB(140, 137, 118)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.1%, 15.7%, 45.1%



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What color is 8C8976?

The RGB color code for color number #8C8976 is RGB(140, 137, 118). In the RGB color model, #8C8976 has a red value of 140, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 118. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.8° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C8976 has a hue of 51.8° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C8976 is cool or warm?

Color 8C8976 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C8976? (For interior and product design)

8C8976 has an LRV of nearly 25. 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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#8C8976

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Is #8C8976 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C8976 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 #8C8976 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 137, 118)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
118 (46.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.14%
Yellow
15.71%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(51.82deg, 8.7 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
51.82°
Saturation
8.73 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 104, 89)
Red
73 (28.5%)
Yellow
104 (40.7%)
Blue
89 (35.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.82°
Saturation
15.71 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 51.82°

W: 46.27 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 23.03

Y : 24.77

Z : 20.71

YXY

Y1 : 24.77

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 46.27%

Y : 53.73%


LRV

~ 24.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.9GY 5.5/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 56.86

A : -2.31

B : 10.6

CIE-Lch

L : 56.86

C : 10.85

H : 102.32

CIE-Luv

L : 56.86

U : 2.84

V : 14.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.77

A : -4.51

B : 10.18






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #8C8976

Here are the colors similar to 8C8976. 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.

#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C8976.

#878A77
PANTONE 4220 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#979279
PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#8F967D
PANTONE 8340 C
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C8976.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C8976.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8C8976.

#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#7F8274
RAL 7033 - Cement Gray
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8C8976.

#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #8C8976

Here are the paint colors similar to 8C8976. 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.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 8C8976 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #8C8976 to Farrow & Ball

#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#87847F
Mole's Breath (276)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C8976 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C8976 to Sherwin Williams

#868578
Mountain Road (SW 7743)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#9A9883
Green Earth (SW 7748)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#989A82
Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8C8976 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C8976 to Behr

#888B73
Aloe Thorn (PPU10-17)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#89877F
Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#848178
Wood Ash (N360-5A)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8C8976 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C8976 to Valspar

#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#918F85
World's Away (V145-4)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#8F9073
Blanched Thyme (6001-4A)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C8976 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C8976 to PPG Paints

#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#939581
Restoration (PPG1031-4)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#8E9074
Mesmerize (PPG1030-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C8976 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C8976 to Benjamin Moore

#86847C
Chelsea Gray (HC-168)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#878279
Tweed Coat (CSP-85)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#949476
Thayer Green (CSP-825)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C8976 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C8976 to Dunn-Edwards

#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#93977F
Fair Spring (DE 6264)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#90926F
Desert Sage (DET 505)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C8976 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



8C8976
Gray (Crayola)*

76798C
Rhythm*


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 #8C8976?

Color that best contrast with #8C8976 is #76798C, color name is Rhythm*
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 #8C8976?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C8976 is #76798C, color name is Rhythm*.





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