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RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown RAL Classic Color


Color Name: RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown
Hex Color Code: #442F29
RGB Color Code: RGB(68, 47, 41)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 30.9%, 39.7%, 73.3%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown color - its meaning and example

This page shows color information about RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown. This color appears in the Brown color family (hues), part of the RAL Classic collection. "RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown" color name in other languages - Dutch: Chocoladebruin, German: Schokoladenbraun, French: Brun chocolat, Italian: Marrone cioccolata, Spanish: Marrón chocolate.

What color is RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown?

RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown is #442F29, and the RGB color code is RGB(68, 47, 41).

In the RGB color model, RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown has a red value of 68, a green value of 47, and a blue value of 41. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.9% magenta, 39.7% yellow, and 73.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13.3° (degrees), 24.8 % saturation, and 21.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown has a hue of 13.3° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation and 26.7 % brightness/value.


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown is cool or warm?

The color RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown is a warm color.


What is the LRV of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown?

RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown (CMS - RAL Classic) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(68, 47, 41)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Green
47 (18.4%)
Blue
41 (16.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.88%
Yellow
39.71%
Key
73.33%

HSL

HSL(13.33deg, 24.8 %, 21.4 %)

Hue
13.33°
Saturation
24.77 %.
Lightness
21.37 %.

RYB

RYB(177, 168, 172)
Red
177 (69.5%)
Yellow
168 (65.8%)
Blue
172 (67.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
13.33°
Saturation
39.71 %.
Brightness / Value
26.67 %.

HWB

H: 13.33°

W: 16.08 %

B: 73.33 %

XYZ

X : 3.8

Y : 3.42

Z : 2.56

YXY

Y1 : 3.42

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 73.33%

M : 81.57%

Y : 83.92%


LRV

~ 3.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.5YR 2.0/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 21.66

A : 8.65

B : 7.65

CIE-Lch

L : 21.66

C : 11.55

H : 41.5

CIE-Luv

L : 21.66

U : 12.45

V : 6.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.5

A : 4.3

B : 4.75






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown (CMS - RAL Classic). 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.



#43302E
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ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to RAL Classic




Pantone TCX


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to British Standard 4800


#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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BS 04-B-29 - Brown
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to Pantone PMS


#4E3629
PANTONE 476 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#453536
PANTONE 439 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#3E332E
PANTONE 2479 C
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#3E2B2E
PANTONE Black 5 C
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)





Paint similar to RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown (CMS - RAL Classic)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown (CMS - RAL Classic). 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


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to Sherwin Williams


#4B3029
Rojo Marrón (SW 9182)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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Polished Mahogany (SW 2838)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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Black Bean (SW 6006)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to Valspar


#4E342D
Thoroughfare (8004-6G)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#513833
Ragtop (M131)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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Brown Velvet (1011-10)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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Lava Cake (T595)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to Benjamin Moore


#3C2D2B
Wenge (AF-180)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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Tarpley Brown (CW-170)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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Appalachian Brown (2115-10)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)





Behr


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to Behr


#583E3E
Divine Wine (PPU1-02)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)
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Rave Raisin (HDC-MD-13)
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)
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Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20)
ΔE - 8.15 (91.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to Dunn-Edwards


#5E463C
Northern Territory (DEA 158)
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)
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Bear in Mind (DE 6042)
ΔE - 8.89 (91.1% similar)
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Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 9.01 (91.0% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown to PPG Paints


#574642
Racy Raisin (PPG16-24)
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
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French Toast (PPG15-24)
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)
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Dark Granite (PPG1005-7)
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)
#554747
Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 8.79 (91.2% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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