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What color is 946C72?

The RGB color code for color number #946C72 is RGB(148, 108, 114). In the RGB color model, #946C72 has a red value of 148, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.0% magenta, 23.0% yellow, and 42.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation, and 50.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #946C72 has a hue of 351° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation and 58.0 % brightness/value.



Color 946C72 is cool or warm?

Color 946C72 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #946C72? (For interior and product design)

946C72 has an LRV of nearly 18. 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.



Dark Color

#946C72

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #946C72 with dark and light Color




Is #946C72 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 946C72 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 #946C72 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(148, 108, 114)
Red
148 (58.0%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.03%
Yellow
22.97%
Key
41.96%

HSL

HSL(351deg, 15.7 %, 50.2 %)

Hue
351°
Saturation
15.75 %.
Lightness
50.20 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 95, 96)
Red
93 (36.5%)
Yellow
95 (37.2%)
Blue
96 (37.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
351°
Saturation
27.03 %.
Brightness / Value
58.04 %.

HWB

H: 351°

W: 42.35 %

B: 41.96 %

XYZ

X : 20.61

Y : 18.24

Z : 18.35

YXY

Y1 : 18.24

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 41.96%

M : 57.65%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 18.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.2R 4.8/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 49.78

A : 16.86

B : 2.94

CIE-Lch

L : 49.78

C : 17.12

H : 9.88

CIE-Luv

L : 49.78

U : 24.76

V : 1.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.7

A : 11.43

B : 4.41






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #946C72


Here are the colors similar to 946C72. 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.



#996666
Copper rose
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#915F6D
Raspberry Glace
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#905D5D
Rose Taupe
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#9E5E6F
Rose Dust
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 946C72.


#936D73
PANTONE 7639 C
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#8C6D73
PANTONE 4112 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#926977
PANTONE 4094 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#9F6D79
PANTONE 8062 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 946C72.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 946C72.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 946C72.


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #946C72


Here are the paint colors similar to 946C72. 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 946C72 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #946C72 to Dunn-Edwards


#90686C
Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#986E6E
Homestead Red (DET 414)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#A87678
Handmade Red (DE 6026)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#8E5E5E
Antique Garnet (DE 6027)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 946C72 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #946C72 to Sherwin Williams


#996C6E
Rose Brocade (SW 0004)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#9E6B75
Concerto (SW 6298)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#9E6D79
Moss Rose (SW 6291)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#8B6878
Plum Dandy (SW 6284)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 946C72 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #946C72 to Benjamin Moore


#996E6F
Deep Mauve (1265)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#94717D
Aplomb (AF-625)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#9A6D6B
Somerville Red (HC-62)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#9A726D
Hickory Stick (2103-40)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 946C72 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #946C72 to Behr


#916B77
Full Glass (S120-6)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A67577
Heirloom Rose (S130-5)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#905D5F
Spiced Potpourri (S130-6)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#A26B66
Vermilion (S150-5)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 946C72 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #946C72 to PPG Paints


#986A79
Wild Geranium (PPG1045-6)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#A37379
Moody Mauve (PPG18-21)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#956A66
Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#A0666B
Make Mine Mauve (PPG18-22)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 946C72 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #946C72 to Valspar


#9F7271
Cherry Mocha (1006-7C)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#9C636D
High Country Rose (1007-5B)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#8E6262
Fruitwood (1006-7B)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#8A6C7A
Tragic Juliet (T512)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#946C72 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



946C72
Copper rose*

6C948E
Steel Teal*


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 #946C72?

Color that best contrast with #946C72 is #6C948E, color name is Steel Teal*
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 #946C72?

Complementary or Opposite color for #946C72 is #6C948E, color name is Steel Teal*.





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