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What color is A47242?

The RGB color code for color number #A47242 is RGB(164, 114, 66). In the RGB color model, #A47242 has a red value of 164, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.5% magenta, 59.8% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation, and 45.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A47242 has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 59.8 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color A47242 is cool or warm?

Color A47242 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A47242? (For interior and product design)

A47242 has an LRV of nearly 20. 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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#A47242

Light Color


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Is #A47242 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A47242 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 #A47242 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 114, 66)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.49%
Yellow
59.76%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(29.39deg, 42.6 %, 45.1 %)

Hue
29.39°
Saturation
42.61 %.
Lightness
45.10 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 122, 78)
Red
112 (43.8%)
Yellow
122 (48.0%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.39°
Saturation
59.76 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 29.39°

W: 25.88 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 22.31

Y : 20.32

Z : 7.9

YXY

Y1 : 20.32

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 55.29%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 20.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.6YR 5.1/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 52.2

A : 14.48

B : 34.16

CIE-Lch

L : 52.2

C : 37.1

H : 67.03

CIE-Luv

L : 52.2

U : 38.37

V : 35.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.08

A : 9.46

B : 21.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A47242


Here are the colors similar to A47242. 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.



#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#976638
Dark Buff
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#966D33
Dark Gold
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)





Paint color for Hex #A47242


Here are the paint colors similar to A47242. 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.


Behr

Hex color A47242 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A47242 to Behr


#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#9E6E43
Desert Clay (S250-6)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#A0764A
Wave Of Grain (S290-7)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A47242 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A47242 to Benjamin Moore


#9F7247
Tawny (2161-20)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#9B7149
Greenfield Pumpkin (HC-40)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A47242 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A47242 to Dunn-Edwards


#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A47242 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A47242 to PPG Paints


#996F45
Apple Butter (PPG15-02)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#9B7448
Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A47242 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A47242 to Valspar


#AC783F
Vintage Lincoln (8002-19G)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A97A51
Leather Satchel (3003-7B)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#A27740
Fields of Glory (V092-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A47242 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A47242 to Sherwin Williams


#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#A57955
Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#96724C
Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#946E48
El Caramelo (SW 9106)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A47242 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A47242 to Farrow & Ball


#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 13.49 (86.5% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 14.47 (85.5% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 15.08 (84.9% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 16.41 (83.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#A47242 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



A47242
Tan Brown*

4274A4
Bice 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 #A47242?

Color that best contrast with #A47242 is #4274A4, color name is Bice 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 #A47242?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A47242 is #4274A4, color name is Bice Blue*.





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