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HEX C48A4F - #C48A4F, RGB(196,138,79) Color


Color Name: Peru*
Hex Color Code: #C48A4F
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 138, 79)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.6%, 59.7%, 23.1%



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What color is C48A4F?

The RGB color code for color number #C48A4F is RGB(196, 138, 79). In the RGB color model, #C48A4F has a red value of 196, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.6% magenta, 59.7% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.3° (degrees), 49.8 % saturation, and 53.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C48A4F has a hue of 30.3° (degrees), 59.7 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C48A4F is cool or warm?

Color C48A4F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C48A4F? (For interior and product design)

C48A4F 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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Is #C48A4F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C48A4F 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 #C48A4F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 138, 79)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.59%
Yellow
59.69%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(30.26deg, 49.8 %, 53.9 %)

Hue
30.26°
Saturation
49.79 %.
Lightness
53.92 %.

RYB

RYB(89, 114, 53)
Red
89 (35.0%)
Yellow
114 (44.9%)
Blue
53 (20.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.26°
Saturation
59.69 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 30.26°

W: 30.98 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 33.26

Y : 30.48

Z : 11.53

YXY

Y1 : 30.48

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 45.88%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 30.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.3YR 6.0/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 62.06

A : 15.88

B : 39.98

CIE-Lch

L : 62.06

C : 43.02

H : 68.34

CIE-Luv

L : 62.06

U : 44.86

V : 43.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.21

A : 10.95

B : 26.27






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C48A4F

Here are the colors similar to C48A4F. 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.

#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#D99058
Persian Orange
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C48A4F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C48A4F.

#C6893F
PANTONE 7510 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C88242
PANTONE 722 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B58150
PANTONE 729 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B4875E
PANTONE 2317 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C48A4F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C48A4F.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C48A4F.

#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C48A4F

Here are the paint colors similar to C48A4F. 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 C48A4F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C48A4F to Behr

#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#CA884B
Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#C38650
Butter Rum (PPU4-03)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C48A4F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C48A4F to Sherwin Williams

#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#C08650
Rookwood Amber (SW 2817)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#CC9249
Golden Rule (SW 6383)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C48A4F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C48A4F to Valspar

#CA8C4D
Butternut Tree (3002-5B)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#C88B57
Orange Pekoe (M146)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#CF904F
Autumn Spice (3003-5B)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C3813D
Fancy Suede (3010-5)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C48A4F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C48A4F to Benjamin Moore

#C68745
Venetian Gold (2158-20)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#CD8341
Golden Harvest (2157-20)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C48A4F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C48A4F to Dunn-Edwards

#CA884E
Ginger Spice (DE 5271)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#CB904E
Slightly Golden (DE 5299)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#CE8544
Melted Copper (DE 5244)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C48A4F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C48A4F to PPG Paints

#C68B5A
Broomstick (PPG16-19)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#D09258
Polo Pony (PPG1202-6)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#CC9859
Bran Muffin (PPG16-14)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C48A4F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C48A4F to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 14.27 (85.7% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 14.38 (85.6% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 14.50 (85.5% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 15.30 (84.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#C48A4F 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



C48A4F
Peru*

4F89C4
Steel 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 #C48A4F?

Color that best contrast with #C48A4F is #4F89C4, color name is Steel 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 #C48A4F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C48A4F is #4F89C4, color name is Steel Blue*.





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