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What color is C1AE86?

The RGB color code for color number #C1AE86 is RGB(193, 174, 134). In the RGB color model, #C1AE86 has a red value of 193, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 30.6% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.7° (degrees), 32.2 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C1AE86 has a hue of 40.7° (degrees), 30.6 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color C1AE86 is cool or warm?

Color C1AE86 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C1AE86? (For interior and product design)

C1AE86 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.



Dark Color

#C1AE86

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #C1AE86 with dark and light Color




Is #C1AE86 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C1AE86 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 #C1AE86 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(193, 174, 134)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.84%
Yellow
30.57%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(40.68deg, 32.2 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
40.68°
Saturation
32.24 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 93, 49)
Red
48 (19.0%)
Yellow
93 (36.5%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.68°
Saturation
30.57 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 40.68°

W: 52.55 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 41.43

Y : 43.33

Z : 28.73

YXY

Y1 : 43.33

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 24.31%

M : 31.76%

Y : 47.45%


LRV

~ 43.3 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 7.0/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 71.78

A : 0.75

B : 23.06

CIE-Lch

L : 71.78

C : 23.07

H : 88.13

CIE-Luv

L : 71.78

U : 14.26

V : 30.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.83

A : -2.85

B : 20.2






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C1AE86


Here are the colors similar to C1AE86. 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.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C1AE86.


#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C1AE86.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C1AE86.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C1AE86.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C1AE86.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C1AE86


Here are the paint colors similar to C1AE86. 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 C1AE86 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C1AE86 to PPG Paints


#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#CBB489
Somber (PPG1093-4)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C1AE86 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C1AE86 to Behr


#C0AD89
Oat Field (S320-4)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C1AE86 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C1AE86 to Valspar


#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C1B28B
Withered Moss (6007-3C)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C1AE86 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C1AE86 to Benjamin Moore


#C0B08C
Yorkshire Tan (HC-23)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#BFAE8C
Quincy Tan (HC-25)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#C8B180
Barley Grass (271)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C1AE86 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C1AE86 to Sherwin Williams


#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#CBB584
Wheat Grass (SW 6408)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C1AE86 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C1AE86 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C1AE86 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



C1AE86
Light French Beige*

8699C1
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #C1AE86?

Color that best contrast with #C1AE86 is #8699C1, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #C1AE86?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C1AE86 is #8699C1, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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