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HEX 956F4F - #956F4F, RGB(149,111,79) Color


Color Name: Pale Brown*
Hex Color Code: #956F4F
RGB Color Code: RGB(149, 111, 79)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.5%, 47.0%, 41.6%



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What color is 956F4F?

The RGB color code for color number #956F4F is RGB(149, 111, 79). In the RGB color model, #956F4F has a red value of 149, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.5% magenta, 47.0% yellow, and 41.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.4° (degrees), 30.7 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #956F4F has a hue of 27.4° (degrees), 47.0 % saturation and 58.4 % brightness/value.



Color 956F4F is cool or warm?

Color 956F4F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #956F4F? (For interior and product design)

956F4F 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.



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#956F4F

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Compare LRV 18 of #956F4F with dark and light Color




Is #956F4F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 956F4F 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 #956F4F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 111, 79)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
111 (43.5%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.50%
Yellow
46.98%
Key
41.57%

HSL

HSL(27.43deg, 30.7 %, 44.7 %)

Hue
27.43°
Saturation
30.70 %.
Lightness
44.71 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 119, 90)
Red
107 (42.1%)
Yellow
119 (46.5%)
Blue
90 (35.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.43°
Saturation
46.98 %.
Brightness / Value
58.43 %.

HWB

H: 27.43°

W: 30.98 %

B: 41.57 %

XYZ

X : 19.49

Y : 18.32

Z : 9.91

YXY

Y1 : 18.32

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 56.47%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 18.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.1YR 4.8/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 49.89

A : 10.86

B : 23.64

CIE-Lch

L : 49.89

C : 26.02

H : 65.33

CIE-Luv

L : 49.89

U : 27.72

V : 26.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.81

A : 6.37

B : 16.24






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #956F4F

Here are the colors similar to 956F4F. 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.

#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 956F4F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 956F4F.

#9B704D
PANTONE 10367 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#8B6F4E
PANTONE 874 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#9A6A4F
PANTONE 7525 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 956F4F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 956F4F.

#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 956F4F.

#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #956F4F

Here are the paint colors similar to 956F4F. 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 956F4F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #956F4F to Benjamin Moore

#986E4F
Penny (2163-30)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#927254
Valley Forge Brown (HC-74)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#9C6E49
Runyon Canyon Tan (1140)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#977555
Acorn (1125)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 956F4F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #956F4F to Behr

#96724F
Roasted Squash (S280-7)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#8F6A4F
Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#9E7454
Ranch Brown (S240-6)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#9A724A
Olympic Bronze (PPU4-17)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 956F4F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #956F4F to Valspar

#8F6F51
Mocha Syrup (3002-9B)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#917158
Dark Toast (3001-9B)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#9A6944
Chestnut Beach (3002-7A)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#8B6A52
Brownie Scout (V084-5)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 956F4F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #956F4F to Sherwin Williams

#946E48
El Caramelo (SW 9106)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#957258
Toasty (SW 6095)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#96724C
Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 956F4F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #956F4F to Dunn-Edwards

#8F6E4B
Brown Bear (DE 6140)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#8F684B
Cedar Chest (DE 6112)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#8B694D
Neutral Valley (DE 6119)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 956F4F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #956F4F to PPG Paints

#9F7250
Cinnamon Twist (PPG1081-6)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#996F45
Apple Butter (PPG15-02)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#8C6E54
Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#98754E
Leather (PPG15-14)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 956F4F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #956F4F to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 12.81 (87.2% similar)
#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 12.94 (87.1% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 13.24 (86.8% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 13.54 (86.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#956F4F 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



956F4F
Pale Brown*

4F7595
Queen 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 #956F4F?

Color that best contrast with #956F4F is #4F7595, color name is Queen 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 #956F4F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #956F4F is #4F7595, color name is Queen Blue*.





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