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What color is C42D68?

The RGB color code for color number #C42D68 is RGB(196, 45, 104). In the RGB color model, #C42D68 has a red value of 196, a green value of 45, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 77.0% magenta, 46.9% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 336.6° (degrees), 62.7 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C42D68 has a hue of 336.6° (degrees), 77.0 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C42D68 is cool or warm?

Color C42D68 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C42D68? (For interior and product design)

C42D68 has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a dark 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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#C42D68

Light Color


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Is #C42D68 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C42D68 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 #C42D68 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 45, 104)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
45 (17.6%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
77.04%
Yellow
46.94%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(336.56deg, 62.7 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
336.56°
Saturation
62.66 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(145, 56, 83)
Red
145 (56.7%)
Yellow
56 (21.8%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
336.56°
Saturation
77.04 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 336.56°

W: 17.65 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 26.2

Y : 14.61

Z : 14.54

YXY

Y1 : 14.61

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 82.35%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 14.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.5RP 4.3/13.3

CIE-Lab

L : 45.1

A : 62.06

B : 3.12

CIE-Lch

L : 45.1

C : 62.14

H : 2.88

CIE-Luv

L : 45.1

U : 96.64

V : -7.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.23

A : 55.46

B : 4.21






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C42D68


Here are the colors similar to C42D68. 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.



#D71868
Dogwood Rose
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B03060
Rich Maroon
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B3446C
Raspberry Rose
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B3446C
Irresistible
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C42D68.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C42D68.


#C2366F
PANTONE 2452 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#CE0F69
PANTONE 214 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#CC0066
PANTONE Strong Red C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C63663
PANTONE 7635 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C42D68.


#BC4077
RAL 4010 - Telemagenta
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C42D68.






Paint color for Hex #C42D68


Here are the paint colors similar to C42D68. 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 C42D68 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C42D68 to Dunn-Edwards


#B7386E
Fiery Fuchsia (DEA 101)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#B14566
Sangria (DE 5041)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#BA417B
Razzle Dazzle (DE 5027)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#B94C66
Pink Dahlia (DET 419)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C42D68 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C42D68 to Valspar


#B7476E
Very Berry (1002-1A)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#BC4666
Glorious (8001-5G)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#BF4A60
Mon Cher Ami (8001-6F)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#AC4B7E
Pink Pizzazz (8001-3G)
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C42D68 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C42D68 to Benjamin Moore


#C84470
Peony (2079-30)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B24668
Pink Corsage (1349)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#AB3162
Gypsy Pink (2077-20)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#AF405B
Aniline Red (1350)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C42D68 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C42D68 to PPG Paints


#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#AB446B
Fuchsia Flock (PPG1182-7)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#CA4B65
California Wine (PPG1184-7)
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#A54976
Cerise (PPG17-11)
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C42D68 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C42D68 to Sherwin Williams


#AC4362
Hot (SW 6843)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B04B63
Gala Pink (SW 6579)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C42D68 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C42D68 to Behr


#B24E76
Diva Glam (P120-6)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#97495A
Haitian Flower (PPU1-16)
ΔE - 9.60 (90.4% similar)
#944A63
Glitterati (P120-7)
ΔE - 9.65 (90.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C42D68 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



C42D68
Dogwood Rose*

2DC489
Shamrock*


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 #C42D68?

Color that best contrast with #C42D68 is #2DC489, color name is Shamrock*
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 #C42D68?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C42D68 is #2DC489, color name is Shamrock*.





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