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What color is C2A779?

The RGB color code for color number #C2A779 is RGB(194, 167, 121). In the RGB color model, #C2A779 has a red value of 194, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 37.6% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 37.4 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C2A779 has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C2A779 is cool or warm?

Color C2A779 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C2A779? (For interior and product design)

C2A779 has an LRV of nearly 40. 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

#C2A779

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #C2A779 with dark and light Color




Is #C2A779 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C2A779 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 #C2A779 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 167, 121)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.92%
Yellow
37.63%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(37.81deg, 37.4 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
37.81°
Saturation
37.44 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 100, 50)
Red
56 (22.0%)
Yellow
100 (39.1%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.81°
Saturation
37.63 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 37.81°

W: 47.45 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 39.52

Y : 40.49

Z : 23.82

YXY

Y1 : 40.49

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 34.51%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 40.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 6.8/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 69.82

A : 3.29

B : 27.45

CIE-Lch

L : 69.82

C : 27.64

H : 83.16

CIE-Luv

L : 69.82

U : 20.17

V : 35.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.63

A : -0.49

B : 22.34






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C2A779


Here are the colors similar to C2A779. 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 - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C2A779.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C2A779.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C2A779.


#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C2A779.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C2A779.


#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C2A779


Here are the paint colors similar to C2A779. 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 C2A779 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C2A779 to PPG Paints


#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#CBB489
Somber (PPG1093-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C2A779 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C2A779 to Dunn-Edwards


#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C2A779 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C2A779 to Benjamin Moore


#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C2A779 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C2A779 to Valspar


#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C2A779 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C2A779 to Sherwin Williams


#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C2A779 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C2A779 to Behr


#CAAF81
Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#CAAE7B
Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#C2A779 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



C2A779
Light French Beige*

7994C2
Dark Pastel 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 #C2A779?

Color that best contrast with #C2A779 is #7994C2, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #C2A779?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C2A779 is #7994C2, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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