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What color is C3A994?

The RGB color code for color number #C3A994 is RGB(195, 169, 148). In the RGB color model, #C3A994 has a red value of 195, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 24.1% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.8° (degrees), 28.1 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C3A994 has a hue of 26.8° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color C3A994 is cool or warm?

Color C3A994 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C3A994? (For interior and product design)

C3A994 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

#C3A994

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #C3A994 with dark and light Color




Is #C3A994 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C3A994 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 #C3A994 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 169, 148)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.33%
Yellow
24.10%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(26.81deg, 28.1 %, 67.3 %)

Hue
26.81°
Saturation
28.14 %.
Lightness
67.25 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 81, 51)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.81°
Saturation
24.10 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 26.81°

W: 58.04 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 42.04

Y : 42.12

Z : 33.93

YXY

Y1 : 42.12

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 33.73%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 42.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.8Y 6.9/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 70.95

A : 6.17

B : 14.32

CIE-Lch

L : 70.95

C : 15.59

H : 66.7

CIE-Luv

L : 70.95

U : 17.5

V : 18.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.9

A : 2.06

B : 14.43






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C3A994


Here are the colors similar to C3A994. 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.



#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C3A994.


#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C3A994.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C3A994.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C3A994.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C3A994.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C3A994


Here are the paint colors similar to C3A994. 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.


Behr

Hex color C3A994 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C3A994 to Behr


#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C3A994 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C3A994 to PPG Paints


#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C3A994 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C3A994 to Sherwin Williams


#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C3A994 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C3A994 to Dunn-Edwards


#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C3A994 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C3A994 to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C3A994 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C3A994 to Valspar


#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C3A994 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



C3A994
Hazelnut*

94AEC3
Pewter 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 #C3A994?

Color that best contrast with #C3A994 is #94AEC3, color name is Pewter 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 #C3A994?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C3A994 is #94AEC3, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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