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What color is C2A8A0?

The RGB color code for color number #C2A8A0 is RGB(194, 168, 160). In the RGB color model, #C2A8A0 has a red value of 194, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.4% magenta, 17.5% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14.1° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C2A8A0 has a hue of 14.1° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color C2A8A0 is cool or warm?

Color C2A8A0 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C2A8A0? (For interior and product design)

C2A8A0 has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

#C2A8A0

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #C2A8A0 with dark and light Color




Is #C2A8A0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C2A8A0 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 #C2A8A0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 168, 160)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.40%
Yellow
17.53%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(14.12deg, 21.8 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
14.12°
Saturation
21.79 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 72, 53)
Red
45 (17.7%)
Yellow
72 (28.1%)
Blue
53 (20.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
14.12°
Saturation
17.53 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 14.12°

W: 62.75 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 42.6

Y : 42.01

Z : 39.12

YXY

Y1 : 42.01

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 34.12%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 42 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 7.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 70.88

A : 8.15

B : 7.61

CIE-Lch

L : 70.88

C : 11.15

H : 43.03

CIE-Luv

L : 70.88

U : 16.4

V : 9.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.82

A : 3.87

B : 9.59






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C2A8A0


Here are the colors similar to C2A8A0. 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.



#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C2A8A0.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C2A8A0.


#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BCA5A6
PANTONE 4086 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C2A8A0.






Paint color for Hex #C2A8A0


Here are the paint colors similar to C2A8A0. 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 C2A8A0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C2A8A0 to Dunn-Edwards


#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C6AEAA
Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#CDB1AB
Dusty Trail (DE 6052)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C2A8A0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C2A8A0 to Valspar


#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C2A8A0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C2A8A0 to PPG Paints


#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#CCB8B3
Subdued (PPG1015-4)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C2A8A0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C2A8A0 to Benjamin Moore


#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#CAABA6
Rose Bisque (2102-50)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C2A8A0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C2A8A0 to Behr


#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C3B0AB
Moonlit Mauve (N130-3)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C2A8A0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C2A8A0 to Sherwin Williams


#C9B0AB
Insightful Rose (SW 6023)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C3B1AC
Artistic Taupe (SW 6030)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C2A8A0 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



C2A8A0
Silver Pink*

A0BAC2
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 #C2A8A0?

Color that best contrast with #C2A8A0 is #A0BAC2, color name is 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 #C2A8A0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C2A8A0 is #A0BAC2, color name is Pastel Blue*.





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