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What color is C2A462?

The RGB color code for color number #C2A462 is RGB(194, 164, 98). In the RGB color model, #C2A462 has a red value of 194, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 49.5% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 44.0 % saturation, and 57.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C2A462 has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 49.5 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C2A462 is cool or warm?

Color C2A462 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C2A462? (For interior and product design)

C2A462 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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#C2A462

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #C2A462 with dark and light Color




Is #C2A462 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C2A462 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 #C2A462 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 164, 98)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.46%
Yellow
49.48%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(41.25deg, 44.0 %, 57.3 %)

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
44.04 %.
Lightness
57.25 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 115, 49)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
115 (45.2%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
49.48 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 41.25°

W: 38.43 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 37.73

Y : 38.9

Z : 17.08

YXY

Y1 : 38.9

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 35.69%

Y : 61.57%


LRV

~ 38.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.2Y 6.7/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.68

A : 2.46

B : 38.15

CIE-Lch

L : 68.68

C : 38.23

H : 86.31

CIE-Luv

L : 68.68

U : 23.72

V : 46.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.37

A : -1.18

B : 27.43






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C2A462


Here are the colors similar to C2A462. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C2A462.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C2A462.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C2A462.


#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C2A462.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C2A462.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C2A462


Here are the paint colors similar to C2A462. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C2A462 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C2A462 to Sherwin Williams


#C2A462
Antiquity (SW 6402)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C2A462 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C2A462 to Benjamin Moore


#C29E54
Leap of Faith (210)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C59E55
Autumn Gold (2152-30)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C2A462 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C2A462 to Behr


#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C9A367
Classic Gold (PPU6-17)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C2A462 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C2A462 to Dunn-Edwards


#CDA563
Caribou Herd (DE 5361)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#C69C5D
Wildflower Honey (DET 486)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C2A462 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C2A462 to Valspar


#CBA25E
Earthen Sienna (3007-5B)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C2A462 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C2A462 to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#C2A462 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



C2A462
Aztec Gold*

6280C2
Glaucous*


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 #C2A462?

Color that best contrast with #C2A462 is #6280C2, color name is Glaucous*
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 #C2A462?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C2A462 is #6280C2, color name is Glaucous*.





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