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What color is C1A9A9?

The RGB color code for color number #C1A9A9 is RGB(193, 169, 169). In the RGB color model, #C1A9A9 has a red value of 193, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 16.2 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C1A9A9 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color C1A9A9 is cool or warm?

Color C1A9A9 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C1A9A9? (For interior and product design)

C1A9A9 has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#C1A9A9

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #C1A9A9 with dark and light Color




Is #C1A9A9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C1A9A9 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 #C1A9A9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(193, 169, 169)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.44%
Yellow
12.44%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 16.2 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
Saturation
16.22 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 65, 54)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
65 (25.7%)
Blue
54 (21.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
12.44 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 66.27 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 43.34

Y : 42.58

Z : 43.47

YXY

Y1 : 42.58

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 24.31%

M : 33.73%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 42.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.1YR 7.0/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 71.27

A : 8.7

B : 3.19

CIE-Lch

L : 71.27

C : 9.27

H : 20.16

CIE-Luv

L : 71.27

U : 14.41

V : 3.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.25

A : 4.37

B : 6.18






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C1A9A9


Here are the colors similar to C1A9A9. 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.



#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C1A9A9.


#BCA5A6
PANTONE 4086 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C5AAB3
PANTONE 4106 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#C1B2B6
PANTONE 435 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C1A9A9.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C1A9A9.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C1A9A9.


#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C1A9A9


Here are the paint colors similar to C1A9A9. 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 C1A9A9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C1A9A9 to Benjamin Moore


#BDA7A8
Magic Potion (1250)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#CAABA6
Rose Bisque (2102-50)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C1A9A9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C1A9A9 to Valspar


#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C4B1AF
Rosy Linen (V126-3)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C1A9A9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C1A9A9 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6AEAA
Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#CDB1AB
Dusty Trail (DE 6052)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C1A9A9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C1A9A9 to Behr


#C4B0AD
Versailles Rose (MQ1-45)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B7A8A8
Object Of Desire (MQ1-36)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C3B0AB
Moonlit Mauve (N130-3)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C1A9A9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C1A9A9 to Sherwin Williams


#C9B0AB
Insightful Rose (SW 6023)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C1B2B3
Chaise Mauve (SW 6016)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C3B1AC
Artistic Taupe (SW 6030)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C1A9A9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C1A9A9 to PPG Paints


#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#C0B2B1
Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#D3B6BA
Rose Stain (PPG1048-4)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C1A9A9 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



C1A9A9
Silver Pink*

A9C1C1
Opal*


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 #C1A9A9?

Color that best contrast with #C1A9A9 is #A9C1C1, color name is Opal*
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 #C1A9A9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C1A9A9 is #A9C1C1, color name is Opal*.





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