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Behr Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Moroccan Ruby (S140-6)
Hex Color Code: #8D504B
RGB Color Code: RGB(141, 80, 75)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 43.3%, 46.8%, 44.7%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Moroccan Ruby (S140-6)?

Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) is #8D504B, and the RGB color code is RGB(141, 80, 75).

In the RGB color model, Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) has a red value of 141, a green value of 80, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 43.3% magenta, 46.8% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 4.5° (degrees), 30.6 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) has a hue of 4.5° (degrees), 46.8 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) is cool or warm?

The color Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6)?

Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) 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

Moroccan Ruby (S140-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) 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 Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) 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


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(141, 80, 75)
Red
141 (55.3%)
Green
80 (31.4%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
43.26%
Yellow
46.81%
Key
44.71%

HSL

HSL(4.55deg, 30.6 %, 42.4 %)

Hue
4.55°
Saturation
30.56 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.

RYB

RYB(132, 112, 106)
Red
132 (51.9%)
Yellow
112 (44.0%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
4.55°
Saturation
46.81 %.
Brightness / Value
55.29 %.

HWB

H: 4.55°

W: 29.41 %

B: 44.71 %

XYZ

X : 15.12

Y : 11.91

Z : 8.16

YXY

Y1 : 11.91

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 44.71%

M : 68.63%

Y : 70.59%


LRV

~ 11.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.2R 3.9/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 41.07

A : 24.95

B : 14.08

CIE-Lch

L : 41.07

C : 28.65

H : 29.44

CIE-Luv

L : 41.07

U : 42.38

V : 12.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.51

A : 17.84

B : 10.14






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) (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.



#905D5D
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to Pantone PMS


#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4056 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 8860 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to British Standard 4800


#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
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BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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BS 04-D-45 - Russet
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to RAL Classic


#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#8D4931
RAL 8004 - Copper Brown
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) (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


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to Behr


#91504F
Pompeian Red (PPU1-08)
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to Benjamin Moore


#8F514C
St. George Red (CW-245)
ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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#8B534E
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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#8A534E
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ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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Revival Red (DET 441)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to PPG Paints


#89483E
Red Clay (PPG16-32)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Barn Door (PPG1055-6)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Valspar


Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Moroccan Ruby (S140-6) to Valspar


#8A5255
Maroon Rover (V079-6)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
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Savannah Red (1008-7B)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% 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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