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What color is C48978?

The RGB color code for color number #C48978 is RGB(196, 137, 120). In the RGB color model, #C48978 has a red value of 196, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.1% magenta, 38.8% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13.4° (degrees), 39.2 % saturation, and 62.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C48978 has a hue of 13.4° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C48978 is cool or warm?

Color C48978 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C48978? (For interior and product design)

C48978 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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.



Dark Color

#C48978

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #C48978 with dark and light Color




Is #C48978 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C48978 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 #C48978 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 137, 120)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.10%
Yellow
38.78%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(13.42deg, 39.2 %, 62.0 %)

Hue
13.42°
Saturation
39.18 %.
Lightness
61.96 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 88, 59)
Red
76 (29.7%)
Yellow
88 (34.4%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
13.42°
Saturation
38.78 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 13.42°

W: 47.06 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 35.1

Y : 30.98

Z : 21.9

YXY

Y1 : 30.98

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 46.27%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 31 %

Munsell Color System

3YR 6.1/5

CIE-Lab

L : 62.49

A : 20.39

B : 18.15

CIE-Lch

L : 62.49

C : 27.3

H : 41.67

CIE-Luv

L : 62.49

U : 40.96

V : 20.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.66

A : 15.15

B : 15.64






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C48978


Here are the colors similar to C48978. 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.



#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#DA8A67
Pale Copper
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#E58E73
Middle Red
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C48978.


#C48571
PANTONE 2439 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D98878
PANTONE 4052 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C48978.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C48978.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C48978.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C48978.


#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C48978


Here are the paint colors similar to C48978. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C48978 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C48978 to Sherwin Williams


#CD8E7F
Constant Coral (SW 6325)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#CE9382
Coral Island (SW 6332)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#CC896C
Subdued Sienna (SW 9009)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#D9987C
Persimmon (SW 6339)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C48978 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C48978 to PPG Paints


#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D1907C
Orange Essential (PPG1063-5)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#D78775
Freckles (PPG1191-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C48978 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C48978 to Valspar


#BB8273
Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#CF866F
Terra Earth (2003-5C)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C48978 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C48978 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6876F
Secluded Canyon (DE 5186)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#D2806C
Cinnamon Stick (DE 5151)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C48978 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C48978 to Behr


#D08B73
Fireplace Glow (M190-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#B58271
Auburn Glaze (S180-5)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#D68C76
Vintage Coral (MQ4-32)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#D08F73
Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C48978 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C48978 to Benjamin Moore


#D18C6C
Pumpkin Patch (055)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#E0907C
Coral Rock (032)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#D88467
San Antonio Rose (027)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#D48D6C
Adobe Dust (2175-40)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C48978 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



C48978
Tawny Birch*

78B3C4
Glacier*


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 #C48978?

Color that best contrast with #C48978 is #78B3C4, color name is Glacier*
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 #C48978?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C48978 is #78B3C4, color name is Glacier*.





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