What is Clay Brown (RAL) Color?
Clay Brown (RAL) color hex code is #7C4B27 and RGB (124, 75, 39). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 25°, saturation of 69% and a brightness of 49%. The CMYK values of Clay Brown (RAL) are C:0 M:40 Y:69 K:51.
Clay brown comes from RAL Classic list where it is numbered 8003. The RAL matching system is popular in several European countries including Germany, France and Italy. Clay brown is not part of the web colors list and, thus, cannot be used in HTML and CSS code by name, though, it can be applied to web pages via its hex, RGB and/or HSL codes.
Please note: The CMYK color values mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code.
Please note: RAL colors displayed on the screen are close approximates to the actual color because of the variations in brightness and contrast. The same hold true for these colors printed out on standard printers where the variations in the quality of paper, ink and the device may produce different results.
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Clay Brown (RAL) Color Codes
Hex Code | #7C4B27 |
RGB Values | (124, 75, 39) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 40%, 69%, 51%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (25°, 69%, 49%) |
Closest Web Safe | #663333 |
Inverse Color | #83B4D8 [Light Cobalt Blue] |
Closest Pantone® | 463 C |
RAL | 8003 |
Complementary Color | #27587C [Metallic Blue] |
Clay Brown (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #4F4F4F |
Desaturated | #525252 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #565656 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #535353 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #959595 |
Clay Brown (RAL) Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of Clay Brown (RAL) is Metallic Blue with the hex code #27587C. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #7C4B27 color is offered by #27587C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of Clay Brown (RAL) (#7C4B27) are Spanish Bistre (#7C7627) and Antique Ruby (#7C272E). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Clay Brown (RAL) with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Clay Brown (RAL) (#7C4B27) are #277C76 (Myrtle Green) and #272E7C (St. Patrick's Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
Clay Brown (RAL) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #277C4B (Salem) and #4B277C (Spanish Violet) along with #7C4B27 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of Clay Brown (RAL) has four colors - #277C4B (Salem), #27587C (Metallic Blue) and #7C2758 (Dark Raspberry) in addition to the base color (#7C4B27). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
Clay Brown (RAL) square color palette has #2E7C27 (Japanese Laurel), #27587C (Metallic Blue) and #76277C (Maximum Purple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Clay Brown (RAL) Color Rainbow Palette
Our Clay Brown (RAL) rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of Clay Brown (RAL) Color
Tints
- 966F52
- A38168
- B0937D
- BEA593
- CBB7A9
- D8C9BE
- E5DBD4
- F2EDE9
Tones
- 7D5639
- 7D5B42
- 7E604B
- 7E6654
- 7E6B5C
- 7F7065
- 7F756E
- 807B77
Shades
- 633C1F
- 57351B
- 4A2D17
- 3E2614
- 321E10
- 25170C
- 190F08
- 0C0804
Clay Brown (RAL) Color Patterns
Clay Brown (RAL) Color Interior Ideas
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