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HEX 9C6646 - #9C6646, RGB(156,102,70) Color


Color Name: Pecan Brown*
Hex Color Code: #9C6646
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 102, 70)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 34.6%, 55.1%, 38.8%



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What color is 9C6646?

The RGB color code for color number #9C6646 is RGB(156, 102, 70). In the RGB color model, #9C6646 has a red value of 156, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 55.1% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.3° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9C6646 has a hue of 22.3° (degrees), 55.1 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 9C6646 is cool or warm?

Color 9C6646 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9C6646? (For interior and product design)

9C6646 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.



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#9C6646

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Compare LRV 17 of #9C6646 with dark and light Color




Is #9C6646 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9C6646 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 #9C6646 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 102, 70)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
70 (27.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.62%
Yellow
55.13%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(22.33deg, 38.1 %, 44.3 %)

Hue
22.33°
Saturation
38.05 %.
Lightness
44.31 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 118, 88)
Red
119 (46.6%)
Yellow
118 (46.1%)
Blue
88 (34.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.33°
Saturation
55.13 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 22.33°

W: 27.45 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 19.57

Y : 17.01

Z : 8.05

YXY

Y1 : 17.01

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 60.00%

Y : 72.55%


LRV

~ 17 %

Munsell Color System

5.3YR 4.7/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 48.28

A : 18.18

B : 26.89

CIE-Lch

L : 48.28

C : 32.46

H : 55.94

CIE-Luv

L : 48.28

U : 40.18

V : 27.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.25

A : 12.5

B : 17.31






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9C6646

Here are the colors similar to 9C6646. 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 - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#976638
Dark Buff
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#926F5B
Beaver
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9C6646.

#9A6449
PANTONE 4265 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#9A6A4F
PANTONE 7525 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#946037
PANTONE 4635 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9C6646.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9C6646.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9C6646.

#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9C6646.

#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #9C6646

Here are the paint colors similar to 9C6646. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 9C6646 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9C6646 to PPG Paints

#9F6949
Foxfire Brown (PPG1069-6)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#966544
Cinnamon Stick (PPG1070-7)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#936647
Copper Pot (PPG1081-7)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#A66E49
Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9C6646 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9C6646 to Benjamin Moore

#9C664B
Copper Kettle (1218)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#A3673E
Masada (AF-220)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#986E4F
Penny (2163-30)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#9B6752
Ten Gallon Hat (1210)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9C6646 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9C6646 to Valspar

#9E633E
Pale Cordovan (3010-7)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#A36343
Borneo (M124)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#9A6944
Chestnut Beach (3002-7A)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#946651
Freckle Face (V082-5)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9C6646 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9C6646 to Dunn-Edwards

#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#8F684B
Cedar Chest (DE 6112)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#A5654E
Ruddy Oak (DE 5188)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#8D6747
Wild Horses (DET 683)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9C6646 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9C6646 to Behr

#986B4D
Toasted Bagel (S230-7)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#956841
Gilded Glamour (MQ2-06)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#9B6E57
Cinnamon Crunch (S210-6)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9C6646 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9C6646 to Sherwin Williams

#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#A56C4A
Brandywine (SW 7710)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#976B53
Wheat Penny (SW 7705)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A6613C
Copper Mountain (SW 6356)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9C6646 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9C6646 to Farrow & Ball

#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 9.75 (90.2% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 10.49 (89.5% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.80 (88.2% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 12.13 (87.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#9C6646 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



9C6646
Pecan Brown*

467C9C
Cerulean*


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 #9C6646?

Color that best contrast with #9C6646 is #467C9C, color name is Cerulean*
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 #9C6646?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9C6646 is #467C9C, color name is Cerulean*.





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