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What color is 986740?

The RGB color code for color number #986740 is RGB(152, 103, 64). In the RGB color model, #986740 has a red value of 152, a green value of 103, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.2% magenta, 57.9% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.6° (degrees), 40.7 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #986740 has a hue of 26.6° (degrees), 57.9 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.



Color 986740 is cool or warm?

Color 986740 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #986740? (For interior and product design)

986740 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.



Dark Color

#986740

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #986740 with dark and light Color




Is #986740 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 986740 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 #986740 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(152, 103, 64)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
103 (40.4%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.24%
Yellow
57.89%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(26.59deg, 40.7 %, 42.4 %)

Hue
26.59°
Saturation
40.74 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.

RYB

RYB(121, 124, 89)
Red
121 (47.4%)
Yellow
124 (48.5%)
Blue
89 (35.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.59°
Saturation
57.89 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 26.59°

W: 25.10 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 18.72

Y : 16.75

Z : 7.1

YXY

Y1 : 16.75

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 40.39%

M : 59.61%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 16.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.4YR 4.6/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 47.94

A : 15.34

B : 29.75

CIE-Lch

L : 47.94

C : 33.47

H : 62.73

CIE-Luv

L : 47.94

U : 36.99

V : 30.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.92

A : 10.06

B : 18.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #986740


Here are the colors similar to 986740. 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.



#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 986740.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 986740.


#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#9B704D
PANTONE 10367 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#A26632
PANTONE 10141 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#9A6A4F
PANTONE 7525 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 986740.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 986740.


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 986740.


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #986740


Here are the paint colors similar to 986740. 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 986740 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #986740 to Valspar


#9A6944
Chestnut Beach (3002-7A)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#9E633E
Pale Cordovan (3010-7)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#A36343
Borneo (M124)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#8F6F51
Mocha Syrup (3002-9B)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 986740 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #986740 to Sherwin Williams


#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#946E48
El Caramelo (SW 9106)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#A56C4A
Brandywine (SW 7710)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#976B53
Wheat Penny (SW 7705)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 986740 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #986740 to Benjamin Moore


#9C6E49
Runyon Canyon Tan (1140)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#A3673E
Masada (AF-220)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#986E4F
Penny (2163-30)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#9B7149
Greenfield Pumpkin (HC-40)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 986740 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #986740 to Behr


#9E6E43
Desert Clay (S250-6)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#986B4D
Toasted Bagel (S230-7)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 986740 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #986740 to Dunn-Edwards


#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#957046
Tavern Creek (DEA 166)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 986740 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #986740 to PPG Paints


#9F6949
Foxfire Brown (PPG1069-6)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#996F45
Apple Butter (PPG15-02)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#A66E49
Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#986740 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



986740
Pecan Brown*

407198
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 #986740?

Color that best contrast with #986740 is #407198, 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 #986740?

Complementary or Opposite color for #986740 is #407198, color name is Queen Blue*.





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