Color Name
Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code
#C1A28A
RGB Color Code
RGB(193, 162, 138)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 16.1%, 28.5%, 24.3%
#C1A28A hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is C1A28A?

The RGB color code for color number #C1A28A is RGB(193, 162, 138). In the RGB color model, #C1A28A has a red value of 193, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.1% magenta, 28.5% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 30.7 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C1A28A has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 28.5 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color C1A28A is cool or warm?

Color C1A28A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C1A28A? (For interior and product design)

C1A28A has an LRV of nearly 39. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #C1A28A with dark and light Color




Is #C1A28A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C1A28A 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 #C1A28A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(193, 162, 138)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.06%
Yellow
28.50%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(26.18deg, 30.7 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
26.18°
Saturation
30.73 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 86, 54)
Red
54 (21.3%)
Yellow
86 (33.7%)
Blue
54 (21.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.18°
Saturation
28.50 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 26.18°

W: 54.12 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 39.5

Y : 39.01

Z : 29.49

YXY

Y1 : 39.01

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 24.31%

M : 36.47%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 39 %

Munsell Color System

9.1YR 6.7/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 68.76

A : 7.78

B : 16.73

CIE-Lch

L : 68.76

C : 18.45

H : 65.07

CIE-Luv

L : 68.76

U : 21.19

V : 21.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.46

A : 3.58

B : 15.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C1A28A

Here are the colors similar to C1A28A. 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.

#BC987E Color
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#CFB095 Color
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#CCB3A3 Color
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#A99A86 Color
Grullo
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C1A28A.

#C5A28A Color
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C6A992 Color
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#C09C83 Color
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B79A81 Color
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C1A28A.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C1A28A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C1A28A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C1A28A.

#A48F7A Color
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#D0B084 Color
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C1A28A

Here are the paint colors similar to C1A28A. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C1A28A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C1A28A to Benjamin Moore

#C4A289 Color
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#B99B82 Color
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#CDA990 Color
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C39D87 Color
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C1A28A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C1A28A to Sherwin Williams



Valspar

Hex color C1A28A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C1A28A to Valspar

#C4A68C Color
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#C8A389 Color
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#C9A789 Color
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#CDAB92 Color
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C1A28A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C1A28A to PPG Paints



Farrow & Ball

Hex color C1A28A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C1A28A to Farrow & Ball

#BDA794 Color
Smoked Trout (60)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#D1A787 Color
Fake Tan (9912)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#CDB19D Color
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C1A28A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C1A28A to Behr

#C8AB96 Color
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#B79983 Color
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C4AA92 Color
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B69981 Color
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C1A28A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C1A28A to Dunn-Edwards

#B69E87 Color
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B7A28E Color
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#C8AE96 Color
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#D0AB8C Color
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#C1A28A 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



C1A28A
Pale Taupe*

8AA9C1
Pewter Blue*


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 #C1A28A?

Color that best contrast with #C1A28A is #8AA9C1, color name is Pewter Blue*
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 #C1A28A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C1A28A is #8AA9C1, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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