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What color is 957240?

The RGB color code for color number #957240 is RGB(149, 114, 64). In the RGB color model, #957240 has a red value of 149, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.5% magenta, 57.0% yellow, and 41.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.3° (degrees), 39.9 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #957240 has a hue of 35.3° (degrees), 57.0 % saturation and 58.4 % brightness/value.



Color 957240 is cool or warm?

Color 957240 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #957240? (For interior and product design)

957240 has an LRV of nearly 19. 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

#957240

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #957240 with dark and light Color




Is #957240 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 957240 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 #957240 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 114, 64)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.49%
Yellow
57.05%
Key
41.57%

HSL

HSL(35.29deg, 39.9 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
35.29°
Saturation
39.91 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 130, 88)
Red
112 (43.9%)
Yellow
130 (50.9%)
Blue
88 (34.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.29°
Saturation
57.05 %.
Brightness / Value
58.43 %.

HWB

H: 35.29°

W: 25.10 %

B: 41.57 %

XYZ

X : 19.34

Y : 18.79

Z : 7.46

YXY

Y1 : 18.79

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 55.29%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 18.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.2Y 4.9/5.1

CIE-Lab

L : 50.45

A : 7.67

B : 32.73

CIE-Lch

L : 50.45

C : 33.61

H : 76.81

CIE-Luv

L : 50.45

U : 27

V : 35.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.35

A : 3.75

B : 20.15






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #957240


Here are the colors similar to 957240. 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.



#966D33
Dark Gold
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#976638
Dark Buff
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)





Paint color for Hex #957240


Here are the paint colors similar to 957240. 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 957240 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #957240 to Valspar


#927144
Magic Lamp (3005-9A)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#956F3E
Caramel Suede (V090-5)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#976E32
Arlington Bronze (P053)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#977638
Organic Style (8003-23F)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 957240 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #957240 to Behr


#977447
Rococo Gold (S300-7)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#927149
Brass Button (N280-7)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#91734C
Marrakech Brown (N290-7)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#896F40
Siam Gold (S310-7)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 957240 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #957240 to Dunn-Edwards


#927247
Cuban Cigar (DE 6154)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#957747
Antique Penny (DEA 167)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#957046
Tavern Creek (DEA 166)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#92774C
Beaumont Brown (DE 6182)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 957240 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #957240 to PPG Paints


#977043
Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#9C7647
Sugar Maple (PPG1090-7)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#97774D
Weathered Wicker (PPG1092-7)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#9B7448
Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 957240 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #957240 to Benjamin Moore


#997245
Warm Tan (2162-30)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#8D6E43
Toasted Marshmallow (1049)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#987248
Gettysburgh Gold (1064)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#96722E
Golden Bark (2153-10)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 957240 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #957240 to Sherwin Williams


#8F6C3E
Olde World Gold (SW 7700)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#996F32
Sconce Gold (SW 6398)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#906A3A
Relic Bronze (SW 6132)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#96724C
Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 957240 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #957240 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 12.93 (87.1% similar)
#665F4B
Cardamom (CB5)
ΔE - 15.38 (84.6% similar)
#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 16.43 (83.6% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 17.19 (82.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#957240 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



957240
Dark Gold*

406395
Medium Sapphire*


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 #957240?

Color that best contrast with #957240 is #406395, color name is Medium Sapphire*
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 #957240?

Complementary or Opposite color for #957240 is #406395, color name is Medium Sapphire*.





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