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What color is 9CA48C?

The RGB color code for color number #9CA48C is RGB(156, 164, 140). In the RGB color model, #9CA48C has a red value of 156, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 14.6% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9CA48C has a hue of 80° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color 9CA48C is cool or warm?

Color 9CA48C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9CA48C? (For interior and product design)

9CA48C has an LRV of nearly 36. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#9CA48C

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #9CA48C with dark and light Color




Is #9CA48C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9CA48C meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #9CA48C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 164, 140)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.88%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
14.63%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(80deg, 11.7 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
80°
Saturation
11.65 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 92, 71)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
92 (36.0%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
80°
Saturation
14.63 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 80°

W: 54.90 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 31.72

Y : 35.51

Z : 29.99

YXY

Y1 : 35.51

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 35.69%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 35.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.4GY 6.5/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 66.15

A : -7.26

B : 11.5

CIE-Lch

L : 66.15

C : 13.6

H : 122.27

CIE-Luv

L : 66.15

U : -3.4

V : 17.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.59

A : -9.28

B : 11.87






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9CA48C


Here are the colors similar to 9CA48C. 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.



#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#83A389
Catnip Green
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9CA48C.


#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#8E997F
PANTONE 4180 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#8F967D
PANTONE 8340 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#94A596
PANTONE 5635 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9CA48C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9CA48C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9CA48C.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9CA48C.


#829B76
BS 16-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9CA48C


Here are the paint colors similar to 9CA48C. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 9CA48C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9CA48C to PPG Paints


#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#92987D
Cavern Moss (PPG1124-5)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#8E9B88
Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9CA48C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9CA48C to Valspar


#95A088
Bushel (T617)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#929D86
Irish Paddock (5006-4A)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#93A091
New Patina (P061)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9CA48C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9CA48C to Behr


#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#9EAD92
Roof Top Garden (S390-4)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#93A190
Forest Path (N400-4)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#99A798
Green Trellis (MQ6-17)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9CA48C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9CA48C to Dunn-Edwards


#91A085
Fresh Sod (DE 5655)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#8E9985
Linden Spear (DE 6285)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9CA48C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9CA48C to Benjamin Moore


#919D82
Kennebunkport Green (HC-123)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#93A58C
Greenwich Village (445)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#939880
Mistletoe (474)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9CA48C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9CA48C to Sherwin Williams


#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#989A82
Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#909886
Jade Dragon (SW 9129)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#9CA48C color palettes and scheme combination


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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



9CA48C
Artichoke*

948CA4
Manatee*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #9CA48C?

Color that best contrast with #9CA48C is #948CA4, color name is Manatee*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #9CA48C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9CA48C is #948CA4, color name is Manatee*.





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