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What color is C26428?

The RGB color code for color number #C26428 is RGB(194, 100, 40). In the RGB color model, #C26428 has a red value of 194, a green value of 100, and a blue value of 40. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 48.5% magenta, 79.4% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.4° (degrees), 65.8 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C26428 has a hue of 23.4° (degrees), 79.4 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C26428 is cool or warm?

Color C26428 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C26428? (For interior and product design)

C26428 has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#C26428

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #C26428 with dark and light Color




Is #C26428 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C26428 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 #C26428 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 100, 40)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
100 (39.2%)
Blue
40 (15.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
48.45%
Yellow
79.38%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(23.38deg, 65.8 %, 45.9 %)

Hue
23.38°
Saturation
65.81 %.
Lightness
45.88 %.

RYB

RYB(136, 116, 56)
Red
136 (53.5%)
Yellow
116 (45.4%)
Blue
56 (22.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.38°
Saturation
79.38 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 23.38°

W: 15.69 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 27.19

Y : 20.74

Z : 4.58

YXY

Y1 : 20.74

X : 0.52

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 60.78%

Y : 84.31%


LRV

~ 20.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.7YR 5.1/10

CIE-Lab

L : 52.66

A : 33.5

B : 48.84

CIE-Lch

L : 52.66

C : 59.22

H : 55.56

CIE-Luv

L : 52.66

U : 76.09

V : 42.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.54

A : 26.88

B : 25.92






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C26428


Here are the colors similar to C26428. 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.



#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C46210
Alloy Orange
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#D2691E
Cocoa Brown
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#D2691E
Chocolate (Web)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C26428.


#C25E1C
PANTONE 2429 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C4622D
PANTONE 7583 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C56926
PANTONE 10146 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#C96115
PANTONE 10147 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C26428.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C26428.


#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#DE5307
RAL 2009 - Traffic Orange
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#E25303
RAL 2004 - Pure Orange
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C26428.


#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#BB4A00
BS 08-D-44 - Brown
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#DC6E00
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C26428.




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



#D2691E
Cinnamon
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C26428


Here are the paint colors similar to C26428. 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.


Valspar

Hex color C26428 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C26428 to Valspar


#C5652A
Hot Wings (V046-5)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#C05C1C
Storybook Sundown (V010-3)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C26428 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C26428 to PPG Paints


#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C26428 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C26428 to Dunn-Edwards


#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#C3663F
Clay Pot (DE 5174)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C26428 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C26428 to Benjamin Moore


#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#C76C37
Burnt Caramel (2167-10)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C86638
Fall Harvest (2168-10)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C26428 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C26428 to Sherwin Williams


#C56639
Determined Orange (SW 6635)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#C36F3E
Yam (SW 6643)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C26428 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C26428 to Behr


#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#C77B42
Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#C26428 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



C26428
Ruddy Brown*

2886C2
Green 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 #C26428?

Color that best contrast with #C26428 is #2886C2, color name is Green 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 #C26428?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C26428 is #2886C2, color name is Green Blue*.





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