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RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red RAL Design Color


Color Name: RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red
Hex Color Code: #E8917D
RGB Color Code: RGB(232, 145, 125)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 37.5%, 46.1%, 9.0%
Color Family (Hue): Orange



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About RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red color - its meaning and example


What color is RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red?

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red is #E8917D, and the RGB color code is RGB(232, 145, 125).

In the RGB color model, RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red has a red value of 232, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.5% magenta, 46.1% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.2° (degrees), 69.9 % saturation, and 70.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red has a hue of 11.2° (degrees), 46.1 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.



RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red is cool or warm?

The color RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red is a warm color.



What is the LRV of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red? (For interior and product design)

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red with dark and light Color





Is RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red 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


RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red (CMS - RAL Design) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(232, 145, 125)
Red
232 (91.0%)
Green
145 (56.9%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.50%
Yellow
46.12%
Key
9.02%

HSL

HSL(11.21deg, 69.9 %, 70.0 %)

Hue
11.21°
Saturation
69.93 %.
Lightness
70.00 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 79, 37)
Red
71 (27.9%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
37 (14.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
11.21°
Saturation
46.12 %.
Brightness / Value
90.98 %.

HWB

H: 11.21°

W: 49.02 %

B: 9.02 %

XYZ

X : 47.11

Y : 38.89

Z : 24.43

YXY

Y1 : 38.89

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 9.02%

M : 43.14%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 38.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.9R 6.7/7.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.67

A : 30.73

B : 24.46

CIE-Lch

L : 68.67

C : 39.28

H : 38.52

CIE-Luv

L : 68.67

U : 62.42

V : 25.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.36

A : 25.71

B : 20.43






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red (CMS - RAL Design)

Here are the colors similar to RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red (CMS - RAL Design). 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.

#E58E73
Middle Red
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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Dark Salmon
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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Vivid Tangerine
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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Brink Pink
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


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


RAL Design

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Pantone PMS

#E8927C
PANTONE 486 C
ΔE - 0.75 (99.3% similar)
#DF8978
PANTONE 4051 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#D98878
PANTONE 4052 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#F18070
PANTONE 2344 C
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to British Standard 4800

#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
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BS 04-E-50 - Pink
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#DE776F
BS 02-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to RAL Classic

#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)


Paint similar to RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red (CMS - RAL Design)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red (CMS - RAL Design). 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

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Dunn-Edwards

#EC9580
Presidio Peach (DET 435)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#FB9B82
Pouring Copper (DE 5144)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#FF9682
Orange Aura (DE 5131)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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Adobe Avenue (DE 5137)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Sherwin Williams

#E79580
Ravishing Coral (SW 6612)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
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Sockeye (SW 6619)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Charisma (SW 6605)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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Constant Coral (SW 6325)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Valspar

#E98C76
Desert Rose (2004-3C)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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Au Contraire (M201)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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Tropical Paradise (V007-2)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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Poppy Petal (2001-1C)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Benjamin Moore

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Coral Rock (032)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
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Salmon Run (019)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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Pink Polka Dot (004)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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Coral Gables (2010-40)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Behr

#EE9685
Guava Jelly (P180-4)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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Vintage Coral (MQ4-32)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Indian Sunset (M170-5)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#F4A28C
Peach Mimosa (HDC-MD-18)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to PPG Paints

#EA9073
Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#E49C86
Opal Fire (PPG1192-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Holland Tile (PPG1064-5)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#D78775
Freckles (PPG1191-5)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 9.19 (90.8% similar)
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Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 14.05 (85.9% similar)
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Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 14.32 (85.7% similar)
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Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 14.49 (85.5% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



E8917D
RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red

7DD4E8
Middle 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 RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red - #E8917D?

Color that best contrast with RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red - #E8917D is #7DD4E8, color name is Middle 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 RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red - #E8917D?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 040 70 40 - Apricot Red - #E8917D is #7DD4E8, color name is Middle Blue*.





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