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What color is C3838A?

The RGB color code for color number #C3838A is RGB(195, 131, 138). In the RGB color model, #C3838A has a red value of 195, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.8% magenta, 29.2% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 353.4° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C3838A has a hue of 353.4° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color C3838A is cool or warm?

Color C3838A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C3838A? (For interior and product design)

C3838A has an LRV of nearly 30. 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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#C3838A

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #C3838A with dark and light Color




Is #C3838A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C3838A 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 #C3838A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 131, 138)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.82%
Yellow
29.23%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(353.44deg, 34.8 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
353.44°
Saturation
34.78 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 74, 64)
Red
73 (28.5%)
Yellow
74 (29.2%)
Blue
64 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
353.44°
Saturation
32.82 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 353.44°

W: 51.37 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 35.21

Y : 29.67

Z : 27.92

YXY

Y1 : 29.67

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 48.63%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 29.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.3R 6.0/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.37

A : 25.61

B : 6.34

CIE-Lch

L : 61.37

C : 26.38

H : 13.9

CIE-Luv

L : 61.37

U : 41.38

V : 4.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.47

A : 20.06

B : 7.74






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C3838A


Here are the colors similar to C3838A. 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.



#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C3838A.


#C6858F
PANTONE 500 C
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#C48490
PANTONE 694 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#D0858A
PANTONE 2446 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B07C83
PANTONE 5005 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C3838A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C3838A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C3838A.


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C3838A


Here are the paint colors similar to C3838A. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C3838A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C3838A to Benjamin Moore


#C7868C
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#C78086
Genuine Pink (2005-40)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B77F8C
Rosewood (2082-40)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C3838A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C3838A to Behr


#C67D84
Enamored (M150-5)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BF7D80
Chick Flick (MQ1-12)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#D08995
Fruit Cocktail (M140-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#D47F8D
I Pink I Can (P140-4)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C3838A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C3838A to Dunn-Edwards


#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D28085
Victorian Rouge (DE 5095)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B7737D
Hollyhock Bloom (DET 417)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#CF758A
First Love (DE 5053)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C3838A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C3838A to Valspar


#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BC7B7E
Romantic Rose (1008-5C)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#CA7983
Doric Pink (1008-3C)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C3838A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C3838A to Sherwin Williams


#CF8A8D
Memorable Rose (SW 6311)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#D47C8C
Tuberose (SW 6578)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#AE8087
Audrey's Blush (SW 9001)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#C37F7A
Coral Rose (SW 9004)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C3838A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C3838A to PPG Paints


#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#BE727C
Lush Rose (PPG18-30)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#C07281
Briar Rose (PPG1050-5)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#C3838A 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



C3838A
Old Rose*

83C3BC
Shelduck 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 #C3838A?

Color that best contrast with #C3838A is #83C3BC, color name is Shelduck 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 #C3838A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C3838A is #83C3BC, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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