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HEX 9C865E - #9C865E, RGB(156,134,94) Color


Color Name: Dark Tan*
Hex Color Code: #9C865E
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 134, 94)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 14.1%, 39.7%, 38.8%



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What color is 9C865E?

The RGB color code for color number #9C865E is RGB(156, 134, 94). In the RGB color model, #9C865E has a red value of 156, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.1% magenta, 39.7% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.7° (degrees), 24.8 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9C865E has a hue of 38.7° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 9C865E is cool or warm?

Color 9C865E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9C865E? (For interior and product design)

9C865E has an LRV of nearly 25. 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

#9C865E

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of #9C865E with dark and light Color




Is #9C865E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9C865E 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 #9C865E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 134, 94)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.10%
Yellow
39.74%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(38.71deg, 24.8 %, 49.0 %)

Hue
38.71°
Saturation
24.80 %.
Lightness
49.02 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 115, 80)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Yellow
115 (45.2%)
Blue
80 (31.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.71°
Saturation
39.74 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 38.71°

W: 36.86 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 24.26

Y : 24.93

Z : 14.12

YXY

Y1 : 24.93

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 47.45%

Y : 63.14%


LRV

~ 24.9 %

Munsell Color System

4Y 5.5/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 57

A : 2.48

B : 24.63

CIE-Lch

L : 57

C : 24.75

H : 84.25

CIE-Luv

L : 57

U : 16.61

V : 30.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.93

A : -0.65

B : 18.18






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9C865E

Here are the colors similar to 9C865E. 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.

#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 8.82 (91.2% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 9.15 (90.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9C865E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9C865E.

#93845E
PANTONE 10342 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A28D5B
PANTONE 8383 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#9E7F56
PANTONE 10355 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#967B50
PANTONE 10349 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9C865E.

#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9C865E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9C865E.

#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #9C865E

Here are the paint colors similar to 9C865E. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9C865E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9C865E to Dunn-Edwards

#9D8861
Ridgecrest (DE 6174)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#9A8557
Spacious Plain (DE 6188)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#9B7E4E
Bronzed Brass (DE 6161)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#977B4D
Alluring Umber (DEC 730)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9C865E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9C865E to PPG Paints

#9A845E
Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#9D8A50
Safari Scene (PPG11-06)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#8D794F
Rustic Ranch (PPG1104-6)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#967B5D
Cocoa Pecan (PPG1084-6)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9C865E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9C865E to Valspar

#98895D
Rolling Prairie (6007-4B)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#907850
Branching-Out Olive (V093-5)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#8A7C52
Mountain Olive (6007-4C)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#8F795B
Tweedy (T588)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9C865E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9C865E to Benjamin Moore

#9D8752
Thyme (2148-20)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#967E4E
Olivetone (252)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#997C57
Caramel Apple (1042)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#9D8246
Brazen (259)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9C865E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9C865E to Behr

#918260
Gingko Tree (PPU8-02)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#928459
Dash Of Oregano (S330-6)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#93834B
Lucky Bamboo (PPU9-02)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#9C7C5B
Westminster (N270-6)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9C865E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9C865E to Sherwin Williams

#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#8F8666
Sheraton Sage (SW 0014)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9C865E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9C865E to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 11.11 (88.9% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 11.25 (88.8% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 11.55 (88.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#9C865E 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



9C865E
Dark Tan*

5E749C
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 #9C865E?

Color that best contrast with #9C865E is #5E749C, 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 #9C865E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9C865E is #5E749C, color name is Queen Blue*.





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