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Behr Circus Red (M140-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Circus Red (M140-6)
Hex Color Code: #954A4C
RGB Color Code: RGB(149, 74, 76)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 50.3%, 49.0%, 41.6%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Circus Red (M140-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Circus Red (M140-6)?

Circus Red (M140-6) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Circus Red (M140-6) is #954A4C, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 74, 76).

In the RGB color model, Circus Red (M140-6) has a red value of 149, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 50.3% magenta, 49.0% yellow, and 41.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 358.4° (degrees), 33.6 % saturation, and 43.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Circus Red (M140-6) has a hue of 358.4° (degrees), 50.3 % saturation and 58.4 % brightness/value.


Circus Red (M140-6) is cool or warm?

The color Circus Red (M140-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Circus Red (M140-6)?

Circus Red (M140-6) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a 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.



Dark Color

Circus Red (M140-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Circus Red (M140-6) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 12 puts Behr Circus Red (M140-6) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Circus Red (M140-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 74, 76)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
76 (29.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
50.34%
Yellow
48.99%
Key
41.57%

HSL

HSL(358.4deg, 33.6 %, 43.7 %)

Hue
358.4°
Saturation
33.63 %.
Lightness
43.73 %.

RYB

RYB(137, 105, 102)
Red
137 (53.6%)
Yellow
105 (41.3%)
Blue
102 (40.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
358.4°
Saturation
50.34 %.
Brightness / Value
58.43 %.

HWB

H: 358.4°

W: 29.02 %

B: 41.57 %

XYZ

X : 16.15

Y : 11.81

Z : 8.27

YXY

Y1 : 11.81

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 70.98%

Y : 70.20%


LRV

~ 11.8 %

Munsell Color System

6R 3.9/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 40.91

A : 31.62

B : 13.44

CIE-Lch

L : 40.91

C : 34.36

H : 23.02

CIE-Luv

L : 40.91

U : 52.3

V : 10.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.36

A : 23.74

B : 9.79






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Circus Red (M140-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Circus Red (M140-6) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#893F45
Cordovan
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A55353
Middle Red Purple
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AB4E52
Rose Vale
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to Pantone PMS


#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#974542
PANTONE 8860 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#923C47
PANTONE 8861 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#984856
PANTONE 696 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to RAL Design


#8A474C
RAL 020 40 30 - Hermosa Pink
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#8B4B47
RAL 030 40 30 - Brick Brown
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#943D46
RAL 020 40 40 - October Red
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#97413E
RAL 030 40 40 - Spicy Red
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to British Standard 4800


#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#873F3D
BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to RAL Classic


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Circus Red (M140-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Circus Red (M140-6) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to Behr


#954C52
Crantini (PPU1-11)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#8E4547
Haute Couture (MQ1-09)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#91504F
Pompeian Red (PPU1-08)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to PPG Paints


#964647
Candy Apple (PPG13-10)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#9C4D52
Roasted Pepper (PPG13-13)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#8F4347
Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#903F45
Apple-A-Day (PPG1051-7)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to Valspar


#8E484B
Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#95454E
Baked Bahama (1006-3A)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#973A3C
Thai Chili (8002-8F)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#AC4D4C
Deep Rose (2001-3A)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to Benjamin Moore


#944544
Cinnabar (CSP-1165)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#9B4B49
Segovia Red (1288)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#914443
Maple Leaf Red (2084-20)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#9C5251
Bricktone Red (2005-30)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to Sherwin Williams


#974953
Kirsch Red (SW 6313)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#974F49
Rembrandt Ruby (SW 0033)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#9F4442
Antique Red (SW 7587)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A0524E
Bravado Red (SW 6320)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Circus Red (M140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Circus Red (M140-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F414B
Charleston Cherry (DET 411)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#994240
Attar of Rose (DET 422)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#91433E
Red Craft (DET 423)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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