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HEX 986E4F - #986E4F, RGB(152,110,79) Color


Color Name: Pecan Brown*
Hex Color Code: #986E4F
RGB Color Code: RGB(152, 110, 79)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.6%, 48.0%, 40.4%






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What color is 986E4F?

The RGB color code for color number #986E4F is RGB(152, 110, 79). In the RGB color model, #986E4F has a red value of 152, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 48.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 31.6 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #986E4F has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 48.0 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.



Color 986E4F is cool or warm?

Color 986E4F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #986E4F? (For interior and product design)

986E4F 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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#986E4F

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #986E4F with dark and light Color




Is #986E4F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 986E4F 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 #986E4F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(152, 110, 79)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.63%
Yellow
48.03%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(25.48deg, 31.6 %, 45.3 %)

Hue
25.48°
Saturation
31.60 %.
Lightness
45.29 %.

RYB

RYB(108, 117, 89)
Red
108 (42.5%)
Yellow
117 (45.9%)
Blue
89 (34.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.48°
Saturation
48.03 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 25.48°

W: 30.98 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 19.94

Y : 18.39

Z : 9.9

YXY

Y1 : 18.39

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 40.39%

M : 56.86%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 18.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.3YR 4.8/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 49.97

A : 12.73

B : 23.82

CIE-Lch

L : 49.97

C : 27.01

H : 61.87

CIE-Luv

L : 49.97

U : 30.63

V : 26.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.89

A : 7.93

B : 16.34






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #986E4F


Here are the colors similar to 986E4F. 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 - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 986E4F.


#9B704D
PANTONE 10367 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#9A6A4F
PANTONE 7525 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#956C58
PANTONE 4715 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 986E4F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 986E4F.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 986E4F.


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 986E4F.


#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #986E4F


Here are the paint colors similar to 986E4F. 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 986E4F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #986E4F to Benjamin Moore


#986E4F
Penny (2163-30)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#9C6E49
Runyon Canyon Tan (1140)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#956E56
Maplewood (1133)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#9B7149
Greenfield Pumpkin (HC-40)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 986E4F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #986E4F to Behr


#986B4D
Toasted Bagel (S230-7)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#9E7454
Ranch Brown (S240-6)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#8F6A4F
Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#96724F
Roasted Squash (S280-7)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 986E4F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #986E4F to PPG Paints


#9F7250
Cinnamon Twist (PPG1081-6)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#A27253
Red Rock Falls (PPG16-06)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#936647
Copper Pot (PPG1081-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#9F6949
Foxfire Brown (PPG1069-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 986E4F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #986E4F to Dunn-Edwards


#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#8F684B
Cedar Chest (DE 6112)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 986E4F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #986E4F to Sherwin Williams


#957258
Toasty (SW 6095)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#976B53
Wheat Penny (SW 7705)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#946E48
El Caramelo (SW 9106)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 986E4F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #986E4F to Valspar


#9A6944
Chestnut Beach (3002-7A)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#917158
Dark Toast (3001-9B)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#8F6F51
Mocha Syrup (3002-9B)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#99755D
Tender Twig (3001-7B)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#986E4F 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



986E4F
Pecan Brown*

4F7998
Steel 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 #986E4F?

Color that best contrast with #986E4F is #4F7998, color name is Steel 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 #986E4F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #986E4F is #4F7998, color name is Steel Blue*.





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