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What color is C3A97D?

The RGB color code for color number #C3A97D is RGB(195, 169, 125). In the RGB color model, #C3A97D has a red value of 195, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 35.9% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation, and 62.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C3A97D has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color C3A97D is cool or warm?

Color C3A97D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C3A97D? (For interior and product design)

C3A97D has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

#C3A97D

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #C3A97D with dark and light Color




Is #C3A97D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C3A97D 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 #C3A97D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 169, 125)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.33%
Yellow
35.90%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(37.71deg, 36.8 %, 62.7 %)

Hue
37.71°
Saturation
36.84 %.
Lightness
62.75 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 98, 49)
Red
54 (21.1%)
Yellow
98 (38.2%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.71°
Saturation
35.90 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 37.71°

W: 49.02 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 40.4

Y : 41.46

Z : 25.28

YXY

Y1 : 41.46

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 33.73%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 41.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 6.9/4

CIE-Lab

L : 70.5

A : 3.1

B : 26.22

CIE-Lch

L : 70.5

C : 26.4

H : 83.26

CIE-Luv

L : 70.5

U : 19.31

V : 34.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.39

A : -0.69

B : 21.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C3A97D


Here are the colors similar to C3A97D. 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 - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C3A97D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C3A97D.


#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C3A97D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C3A97D.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C3A97D.






Paint color for Hex #C3A97D


Here are the paint colors similar to C3A97D. 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 C3A97D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C3A97D to PPG Paints


#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#CBB489
Somber (PPG1093-4)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C3A97D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C3A97D to Valspar


#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C3A97D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C3A97D to Benjamin Moore


#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#C9AE84
Bridgewater Tan (1096)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C3A97D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C3A97D to Dunn-Edwards


#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C3A97D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C3A97D to Behr


#CAAF81
Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#CBAE84
Harvest Home (MQ2-13)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C3A97D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C3A97D to Sherwin Williams


#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C3A97D 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



C3A97D
Light French Beige*

7D97C3
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 #C3A97D?

Color that best contrast with #C3A97D is #7D97C3, 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 #C3A97D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C3A97D is #7D97C3, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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