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HEX C6494C - #C6494C, RGB(198,73,76) Color


Color Name: Deep Chestnut*
Hex Color Code: #C6494C
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 73, 76)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 63.1%, 61.6%, 22.4%






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What color is C6494C?

The RGB color code for color number #C6494C is RGB(198, 73, 76). In the RGB color model, #C6494C has a red value of 198, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 63.1% magenta, 61.6% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 358.6° (degrees), 52.3 % saturation, and 53.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6494C has a hue of 358.6° (degrees), 63.1 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6494C is cool or warm?

Color C6494C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6494C? (For interior and product design)

C6494C 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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#C6494C

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #C6494C with dark and light Color




Is #C6494C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6494C 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 #C6494C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 73, 76)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
76 (29.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
63.13%
Yellow
61.62%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(358.56deg, 52.3 %, 53.1 %)

Hue
358.56°
Saturation
52.30 %.
Lightness
53.14 %.

RYB

RYB(141, 80, 67)
Red
141 (55.2%)
Yellow
80 (31.4%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
358.56°
Saturation
63.13 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 358.56°

W: 28.63 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 26.98

Y : 17.29

Z : 8.75

YXY

Y1 : 17.29

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 71.37%

Y : 70.20%


LRV

~ 17.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.8R 4.7/11.3

CIE-Lab

L : 48.63

A : 50.02

B : 25.11

CIE-Lch

L : 48.63

C : 55.97

H : 26.65

CIE-Luv

L : 48.63

U : 93.12

V : 18.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.58

A : 43.02

B : 16.63






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6494C


Here are the colors similar to C6494C. 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.



#B94E48
Deep Chestnut
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#B94E48
Deep Indian Red
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#BC3F4A
Sanguine
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#D73B3E
Jasper Red
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6494C.


#C54149
PANTONE 10165 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C54644
PANTONE 2033 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#BD4649
PANTONE 8903 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#BC4E57
PANTONE 8904 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6494C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6494C.


#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6494C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6494C.


#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6494C


Here are the paint colors similar to C6494C. 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 C6494C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6494C to PPG Paints


#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C3585C
Bonfire (PPG1187-6)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6494C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6494C to Benjamin Moore


#C24C4D
Holly Berry (1321)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#BE4E4E
Rhubarb (2007-30)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#CB4746
Ryan Red (1314)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C53D46
Watermelon Red (2087-20)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6494C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6494C to Behr


#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#BE4B47
Intrigue (P160-6)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#CF4944
Race Car Stripe (P170-6)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B84F47
Cherry Red (HDC-MD-16)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6494C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6494C to Valspar


#C8404C
Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#D03739
Red Bliss (1010-1)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#AC4D4C
Deep Rose (2001-3A)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6494C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6494C to Dunn-Edwards


#CB5251
Deep Hibiscus (DE 5083)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C35550
Pomegranate (DE 5090)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BF4E46
Le Corbusier Crush (DET 421)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C93543
Red Icon (DEA 104)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6494C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6494C to Sherwin Williams


#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B74E4F
Enticing Red (SW 6600)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B24743
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B8473D
Habanero Chile (SW 7589)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6494C 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



C6494C
Deep Chestnut*

49C6C3
Maximum Blue Green*


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 #C6494C?

Color that best contrast with #C6494C is #49C6C3, color name is Maximum Blue Green*
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 #C6494C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6494C is #49C6C3, color name is Maximum Blue Green*.





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