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RGB 72 42 39

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 72 42 39 it is the complementary color RGB 183 213 216. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 72 42 39. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 77 42 34, RGB 94 60 53, RGB 111 78 72, RGB 128 96 91 and RGB 145 114 110

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 72 42 39. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 55 24 20, RGB 38 6 1, RGB 21 0 0 and RGB 4 0 0

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39 and RGB 72 39 39

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 72 51 39, RGB 72 60 39, RGB 72 69 39 and RGB 67 72 39

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 72 42 39 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 82 34 30, RGB 91 27 21, RGB 100 20 12 and RGB 109 12 2

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 63 49 48, RGB 54 57 57, RGB 45 64 66 and RGB 36 72 75

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 39 54, RGB 72 39 45, RGB 72 42 39, RGB 72 51 39 and RGB 72 60 39

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 19 11 10, RGB 46 26 24, RGB 72 42 39, RGB 99 57 53 and RGB 126 73 68

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 63 72 39 and RGB 39 49 72

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 39 72 42 and RGB 42 39 72

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 63 72 39, RGB 39 70 72 and RGB 48 39 72

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 72 42 39 shade: RGB 72 42 39, RGB 53 72 39, RGB 39 70 72 and RGB 58 39 72

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

Complementary color

CMYK 15 / 1 / 0 / 15

HEX #B7D5D8

RGB 183 213 216

HSL 185.45, 0.3%, 0.78%

LAB 83.24, -9.29, -4.83

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 56 / 70

HEX #4D2A22

RGB 77 42 34

HSL 11.16, 0.39%, 0.22%

LAB 21.39, 15.28, 12.23

 

CMYK 0 / 36 / 44 / 63

HEX #5E3C35

RGB 94 60 53

HSL 10.24, 0.28%, 0.29%

LAB 29.08, 14.02, 10.48

 

CMYK 0 / 30 / 35 / 56

HEX #6F4E48

RGB 111 78 72

HSL 9.23, 0.21%, 0.36%

LAB 36.55, 13.03, 9.08

 

CMYK 0 / 25 / 29 / 50

HEX #80605B

RGB 128 96 91

HSL 8.11, 0.17%, 0.43%

LAB 43.81, 12.22, 7.9

 

CMYK 0 / 21 / 24 / 43

HEX #91726E

RGB 145 114 110

HSL 6.86, 0.14%, 0.5%

LAB 50.9, 11.55, 6.86

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 0 / 56 / 64 / 78

HEX #371814

RGB 55 24 20

HSL 6.86, 0.47%, 0.15%

LAB 12.71, 14.94, 9.79

 

CMYK 0 / 84 / 97 / 85

HEX #260601

RGB 38 6 1

HSL 8.11, 0.95%, 0.08%

LAB 4.92, 14.42, 7.22

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 92

HEX #150000

RGB 21 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.04%

LAB 1.44, 6.46, 2.28

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 98

HEX #040000

RGB 4 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.01%

LAB 0.23, 1.05, 0.37

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 0 / 46 / 46 / 72

HEX #482727

RGB 72 39 39

HSL 0, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 19.94, 15.5, 6.72

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 46 / 72

HEX #483327

RGB 72 51 39

HSL 21.82, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 23.31, 7.64, 11.33

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 46 / 72

HEX #483C27

RGB 72 60 39

HSL 38.18, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 26.03, 1.78, 14.93

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 46 / 72

HEX #484527

RGB 72 69 39

HSL 54.55, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 28.85, -3.92, 18.56

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 46 / 72

HEX #434827

RGB 67 72 39

HSL 69.09, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 29.35, -8.14, 19.09

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 63 / 68

HEX #52221E

RGB 82 34 30

HSL 4.62, 0.46%, 0.22%

LAB 20.17, 22.06, 13.5

 

CMYK 0 / 70 / 77 / 64

HEX #5B1B15

RGB 91 27 21

HSL 5.14, 0.63%, 0.22%

LAB 20.29, 28.92, 20.06

 

CMYK 0 / 80 / 88 / 61

HEX #64140C

RGB 100 20 12

HSL 5.45, 0.79%, 0.22%

LAB 20.97, 34.9, 26.44

 

CMYK 0 / 89 / 98 / 57

HEX #6D0C02

RGB 109 12 2

HSL 5.61, 0.96%, 0.22%

LAB 22.01, 40.09, 32.28

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 24 / 75

HEX #3F3130

RGB 63 49 48

HSL 4, 0.14%, 0.22%

LAB 21.82, 6.14, 3.04

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 0 / 78

HEX #363939

RGB 54 57 57

HSL 180, 0.03%, 0.22%

LAB 23.69, -1.28, -0.45

 

CMYK 32 / 3 / 0 / 74

HEX #2D4042

RGB 45 64 66

HSL 185.71, 0.19%, 0.22%

LAB 25.62, -6.95, -3.67

 

CMYK 52 / 4 / 0 / 71

HEX #24484B

RGB 36 72 75

HSL 184.62, 0.35%, 0.22%

LAB 28.16, -11.99, -5.82

 

CMYK 0 / 46 / 25 / 72

HEX #482736

RGB 72 39 54

HSL 332.73, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.42, 17.85, -2.98

 

CMYK 0 / 46 / 38 / 72

HEX #48272D

RGB 72 39 45

HSL 349.09, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.12, 16.36, 2.81

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 46 / 72

HEX #483327

RGB 72 51 39

HSL 21.82, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 23.31, 7.64, 11.33

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 46 / 72

HEX #483C27

RGB 72 60 39

HSL 38.18, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 26.03, 1.78, 14.93

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 47 / 93

HEX #130B0A

RGB 19 11 10

HSL 6.67, 0.31%, 0.06%

LAB 3.61, 2.59, 1.35

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 48 / 82

HEX #2E1A18

RGB 46 26 24

HSL 5.45, 0.31%, 0.14%

LAB 11.86, 9.66, 5.55

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 61

HEX #633935

RGB 99 57 53

HSL 5.22, 0.3%, 0.3%

LAB 28.99, 18.12, 10.47

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 51

HEX #7E4944

RGB 126 73 68

HSL 5.17, 0.3%, 0.38%

LAB 37.15, 21.96, 12.71

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 13 / 0 / 46 / 72

HEX #3F4827

RGB 63 72 39

HSL 76.36, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 29, -10.01, 18.58

 

CMYK 46 / 32 / 0 / 72

HEX #273148

RGB 39 49 72

HSL 221.82, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.42, 2.83, -15.62

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 46 / 0 / 42 / 72

HEX #27482A

RGB 39 72 42

HSL 125.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 27.39, -19.54, 14.32

 

CMYK 42 / 46 / 0 / 72

HEX #2A2748

RGB 42 39 72

HSL 245.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 17.51, 10.89, -20.17

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 13 / 0 / 46 / 72

HEX #3F4827

RGB 63 72 39

HSL 76.36, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 29, -10.01, 18.58

 

CMYK 46 / 3 / 0 / 72

HEX #274648

RGB 39 70 72

HSL 183.64, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 27.52, -10.85, -4.82

 

CMYK 33 / 46 / 0 / 72

HEX #302748

RGB 48 39 72

HSL 256.36, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 18.13, 12.88, -19.15

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 46 / 72

HEX #482A27

RGB 72 42 39

HSL 5.45, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 20.75, 13.55, 7.84

 

CMYK 26 / 0 / 46 / 72

HEX #354827

RGB 53 72 39

HSL 94.55, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 28.22, -14.5, 17.42

 

CMYK 46 / 3 / 0 / 72

HEX #274648

RGB 39 70 72

HSL 183.64, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 27.52, -10.85, -4.82

 

CMYK 19 / 46 / 0 / 72

HEX #3A2748

RGB 58 39 72

HSL 274.55, 0.3%, 0.22%

LAB 19.3, 16.38, -17.23

 

Description

Color code: RGB 72 42 39 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 72 42 39 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively low compared to others, this hue appears darker to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 72 red, 42 green and 39 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
72 42 39 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 42 magenta, 46 yellow and 72 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 42% 46% 72% C M Y K

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