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HEX C4946D - #C4946D, RGB(196,148,109) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #C4946D
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 148, 109)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 24.5%, 44.4%, 23.1%



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What color is C4946D?

The RGB color code for color number #C4946D is RGB(196, 148, 109). In the RGB color model, #C4946D has a red value of 196, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 44.4% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.9° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4946D has a hue of 26.9° (degrees), 44.4 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4946D is cool or warm?

Color C4946D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4946D? (For interior and product design)

C4946D has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#C4946D

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #C4946D with dark and light Color




Is #C4946D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4946D 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 #C4946D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 148, 109)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.49%
Yellow
44.39%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(26.9deg, 42.4 %, 59.8 %)

Hue
26.9°
Saturation
42.44 %.
Lightness
59.80 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 100, 54)
Red
72 (28.3%)
Yellow
100 (39.1%)
Blue
54 (21.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.9°
Saturation
44.39 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 26.9°

W: 42.75 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 36.12

Y : 34.02

Z : 19.13

YXY

Y1 : 34.02

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 41.96%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 34 %

Munsell Color System

7.9YR 6.3/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 64.98

A : 13.1

B : 27.6

CIE-Lch

L : 64.98

C : 30.55

H : 64.6

CIE-Luv

L : 64.98

U : 34.98

V : 32.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.33

A : 8.45

B : 21.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C4946D

Here are the colors similar to C4946D. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4946D.

#C39367
PANTONE 2313 C
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#C79674
PANTONE 4035 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#BF9474
PANTONE 4655 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B78E6C
PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4946D.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4946D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4946D.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4946D.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C4946D

Here are the paint colors similar to C4946D. 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 C4946D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4946D to Dunn-Edwards

#C89672
Sonora Shade (DE 5263)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B78D61
Mission Gold (DET 685)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4946D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4946D to Valspar

#C29875
Friendly Tan (2008-8A)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#BA8C64
Grizzly (8003-17E)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4946D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4946D to Sherwin Williams

#C29871
Caramelized (SW 9186)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C09972
Lanyard (SW 7680)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4946D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4946D to PPG Paints

#C89B75
Doeskin (PPG1082-5)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#BA8F68
Tropical Tan (PPG1080-5)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#BC946D
Tudor Beige (PPG16-17)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B98D68
Fire Dust (PPG1081-5)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4946D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4946D to Benjamin Moore

#C49676
Mountain Hideaway (1154)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#BA8D65
Harbor Highlands Tan (1139)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#C39B74
Butternut Squash (1090)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BF9364
Desert Beach (1104)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4946D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4946D to Behr

#B89068
Almond Roca (S260-5)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B99072
Sugar Maple (S230-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C79E73
Gingersnap (S270-5)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C4946D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C4946D to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 9.78 (90.2% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 10.29 (89.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 10.52 (89.5% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.82 (88.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4946D 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



C4946D
Light Taupe*

6D9DC4
Cerulean Frost*


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 #C4946D?

Color that best contrast with #C4946D is #6D9DC4, color name is Cerulean Frost*
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 #C4946D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4946D is #6D9DC4, color name is Cerulean Frost*.





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