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What color is C28C73?

The RGB color code for color number #C28C73 is RGB(194, 140, 115). In the RGB color model, #C28C73 has a red value of 194, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 40.7% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19° (degrees), 39.3 % saturation, and 60.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C28C73 has a hue of 19° (degrees), 40.7 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C28C73 is cool or warm?

Color C28C73 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C28C73? (For interior and product design)

C28C73 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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#C28C73

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #C28C73 with dark and light Color




Is #C28C73 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C28C73 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 #C28C73 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 140, 115)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.84%
Yellow
40.72%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(18.99deg, 39.3 %, 60.6 %)

Hue
18.99°
Saturation
39.30 %.
Lightness
60.59 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 93, 58)
Red
75 (29.5%)
Yellow
93 (36.4%)
Blue
58 (22.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18.99°
Saturation
40.72 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 18.99°

W: 45.10 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 34.72

Y : 31.46

Z : 20.46

YXY

Y1 : 31.46

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 45.10%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 31.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.4YR 6.1/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 62.9

A : 17.35

B : 21.47

CIE-Lch

L : 62.9

C : 27.61

H : 51.05

CIE-Luv

L : 62.9

U : 38.14

V : 24.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.09

A : 12.33

B : 17.64






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C28C73


Here are the colors similar to C28C73. 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 - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#DA8A67
Pale Copper
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C28C73.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C28C73.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C28C73.


#C58B68
PANTONE 7515 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C48571
PANTONE 2439 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#CB9575
PANTONE 4034 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C79674
PANTONE 4035 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C28C73.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C28C73.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C28C73


Here are the paint colors similar to C28C73. 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 C28C73 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C28C73 to Dunn-Edwards


#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C6876F
Secluded Canyon (DE 5186)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C8987E
Chinook Salmon (DET 456)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C28C73 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C28C73 to Behr


#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#D08F73
Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C88567
Cabana Melon (MQ4-39)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#D08B73
Fireplace Glow (M190-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C28C73 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C28C73 to Valspar


#C49072
Desert Carnation (2005-7C)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B8896B
Coffee Gelato (2004-7C)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BA8969
Nobody But Ben (P083)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C28C73 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C28C73 to Benjamin Moore


#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#D18C6C
Pumpkin Patch (055)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#BD9174
Wilderness Cabin (1168)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C28C73 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C28C73 to PPG Paints


#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#CF8D6C
Cinnamon Brandy (PPG1199-5)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#C48D69
Hitching Post (PPG1070-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C28C73 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C28C73 to Sherwin Williams


#CC896C
Subdued Sienna (SW 9009)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C28C73 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



C28C73
Antique Brass*

73A9C2
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 #C28C73?

Color that best contrast with #C28C73 is #73A9C2, 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 #C28C73?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C28C73 is #73A9C2, color name is Moonstone Blue.





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