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What color is C28B74?

The RGB color code for color number #C28B74 is RGB(194, 139, 116). In the RGB color model, #C28B74 has a red value of 194, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.4% magenta, 40.2% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.7° (degrees), 39.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C28B74 has a hue of 17.7° (degrees), 40.2 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C28B74 is cool or warm?

Color C28B74 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C28B74? (For interior and product design)

C28B74 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#C28B74

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #C28B74 with dark and light Color




Is #C28B74 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C28B74 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 #C28B74 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 139, 116)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.35%
Yellow
40.21%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(17.69deg, 39.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
17.69°
Saturation
39.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 92, 59)
Red
76 (29.7%)
Yellow
92 (36.0%)
Blue
59 (22.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.69°
Saturation
40.21 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 17.69°

W: 45.49 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 34.63

Y : 31.2

Z : 20.72

YXY

Y1 : 31.2

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 45.49%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 31.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.8YR 6.1/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 62.67

A : 18.02

B : 20.61

CIE-Lch

L : 62.67

C : 27.37

H : 48.83

CIE-Luv

L : 62.67

U : 38.68

V : 23.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.85

A : 12.94

B : 17.1






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C28B74


Here are the colors similar to C28B74. 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.



#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#DA8A67
Pale Copper
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C28B74.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C28B74.


#C48571
PANTONE 2439 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C58B68
PANTONE 7515 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#CB9575
PANTONE 4034 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#C79674
PANTONE 4035 C
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C28B74.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C28B74.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C28B74.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C28B74


Here are the paint colors similar to C28B74. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C28B74 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C28B74 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6876F
Secluded Canyon (DE 5186)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C8987E
Chinook Salmon (DET 456)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C28B74 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C28B74 to Behr


#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#D08F73
Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C88567
Cabana Melon (MQ4-39)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#D08B73
Fireplace Glow (M190-5)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C28B74 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C28B74 to Sherwin Williams


#CC896C
Subdued Sienna (SW 9009)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#D9987C
Persimmon (SW 6339)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C28B74 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C28B74 to Valspar


#C49072
Desert Carnation (2005-7C)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#CF866F
Terra Earth (2003-5C)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B8896B
Coffee Gelato (2004-7C)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C28B74 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C28B74 to Benjamin Moore


#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#D18C6C
Pumpkin Patch (055)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#D48D6C
Adobe Dust (2175-40)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#BD9174
Wilderness Cabin (1168)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C28B74 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C28B74 to PPG Paints


#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#CF8D6C
Cinnamon Brandy (PPG1199-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#C48D69
Hitching Post (PPG1070-5)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C28B74 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



C28B74
Antique Brass*

74ABC2
Moonstone 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 #C28B74?

Color that best contrast with #C28B74 is #74ABC2, color name is Moonstone 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 #C28B74?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C28B74 is #74ABC2, color name is Moonstone Blue*.





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