Color Name: Light Brown
Hex Color Code: #B5651D
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 101, 29)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 44.2%, 84.0%, 29.0%
Color Family (Hue): Brown






What color is Light Brown?

Light Brown color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Brown is #B5651D, and the RGB color code is RGB(181, 101, 29).

In the RGB color model, Light Brown has a red value of 181, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 29. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 44.2% magenta, 84.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 72.4 % saturation, and 41.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Brown has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 84.0 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.


Light Brown is cool or warm?

The color Light Brown is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Light Brown?

Light Brown has an LRV of nearly 19. 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Light Brown color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 101, 29)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
44.20%
Yellow
83.98%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(28.42deg, 72.4 %, 41.2 %)

Hue
28.42°
Saturation
72.38 %.
Lightness
41.18 %.

RYB

RYB(140, 129, 64)
Red
140 (55.0%)
Yellow
129 (50.7%)
Blue
64 (25.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.42°
Saturation
83.98 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 28.42°

W: 11.37 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 23.93

Y : 19.22

Z : 3.61

YXY

Y1 : 19.22

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 60.39%

Y : 88.63%


LRV

~ 19.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.6YR 4.9/9.8

CIE-Lab

L : 50.94

A : 27.18

B : 51.16

CIE-Lch

L : 50.94

C : 57.93

H : 62.02

CIE-Luv

L : 50.94

U : 65.21

V : 44.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.84

A : 20.72

B : 25.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Brown


Here are the colors similar to Light Brown . 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.



#B56917
Tiger’s Eye
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#C46210
Alloy Orange
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Light Brown color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Brown to Pantone PMS


#B36924
PANTONE 723 C
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B56300
PANTONE 8963 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BE6A14
PANTONE 153 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#A95F1C
PANTONE 8941 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


Light Brown color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Brown to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Light Brown color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Brown to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Light Brown color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Brown to British Standard 4800


#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#A15904
BS 06-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Light Brown color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Brown to RAL Classic


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Light Brown


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Brown . 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.


Valspar


Light Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Brown to Valspar


#B06525
Fireside Chat (8002-15G)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#AC6721
Hardy Clay (P010)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C1722A
Caramelized Peach (V047-5)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Brown to Benjamin Moore


#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Light Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Brown to Sherwin Williams


#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Light Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Brown to Dunn-Edwards


#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Light Brown color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Brown to PPG Paints


#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Behr


Light Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Brown to Behr


#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% 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.







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