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What color is 9C4956?

The RGB color code for color number #9C4956 is RGB(156, 73, 86). In the RGB color model, #9C4956 has a red value of 156, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 53.2% magenta, 44.9% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 350.6° (degrees), 36.2 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9C4956 has a hue of 350.6° (degrees), 53.2 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 9C4956 is cool or warm?

Color 9C4956 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9C4956? (For interior and product design)

9C4956 has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a 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

#9C4956

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #9C4956 with dark and light Color




Is #9C4956 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9C4956 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 #9C4956 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 73, 86)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
53.21%
Yellow
44.87%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(350.6deg, 36.2 %, 44.9 %)

Hue
350.6°
Saturation
36.24 %.
Lightness
44.90 %.

RYB

RYB(132, 96, 99)
Red
132 (51.9%)
Yellow
96 (37.5%)
Blue
99 (39.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
350.6°
Saturation
53.21 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 350.6°

W: 28.63 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 17.77

Y : 12.5

Z : 10.28

YXY

Y1 : 12.5

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 71.37%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 12.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.9R 4.0/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 42.01

A : 35.88

B : 8.94

CIE-Lch

L : 42.01

C : 36.98

H : 13.99

CIE-Luv

L : 42.01

U : 56.33

V : 4.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.36

A : 27.83

B : 7.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9C4956


Here are the colors similar to 9C4956. 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.



#A8415C
Light Burgundy
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Rose Vale
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#AB4E52
English Red
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
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Cordovan
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9C4956.


#984856
PANTONE 696 C
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#934054
PANTONE 7640 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B04A5A
PANTONE 7419 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#923C47
PANTONE 8861 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9C4956.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9C4956.


#904353
RAL 010 40 35 - Velvet Red
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#8D4856
RAL 010 40 30 - Dull Magenta
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#983D53
RAL 010 40 40 - Algae Red
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#943D46
RAL 020 40 40 - October Red
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9C4956.


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9C4956.


#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9C4956


Here are the paint colors similar to 9C4956. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9C4956 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9C4956 to Sherwin Williams


#974953
Kirsch Red (SW 6313)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B04B63
Gala Pink (SW 6579)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9C4956 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9C4956 to Benjamin Moore


#9F4552
Travers Red (CW-345)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#A64E5D
Gypsy Love (2085-30)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#963F50
Night Flower (1344)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A5414D
My Valentine (1330)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9C4956 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9C4956 to Behr


#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#97495A
Haitian Flower (PPU1-16)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#954C52
Crantini (PPU1-11)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#914D57
Rialto (MQ1-05)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9C4956 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9C4956 to Dunn-Edwards


#A44A56
Merlot (DE 5055)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#9F414B
Charleston Cherry (DET 411)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#A34F66
Raspberry Patch (DET 418)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9C4956 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9C4956 to Valspar


#95454E
Baked Bahama (1006-3A)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#A25462
Ruby Petals (M223)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#8E484B
Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B24A55
Sienna Dust (1007-3A)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9C4956 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9C4956 to PPG Paints


#A54F5D
Heart's Afire (PPG13-14)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#9C4D52
Roasted Pepper (PPG13-13)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#9C4956 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



9C4956
Light Burgundy*

499C8F
Polished Pine*


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 #9C4956?

Color that best contrast with #9C4956 is #499C8F, color name is Polished Pine*
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 #9C4956?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9C4956 is #499C8F, color name is Polished Pine*.





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