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What color is C49BA1?

The RGB color code for color number #C49BA1 is RGB(196, 155, 161). In the RGB color model, #C49BA1 has a red value of 196, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.9% magenta, 17.9% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351.2° (degrees), 25.8 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C49BA1 has a hue of 351.2° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C49BA1 is cool or warm?

Color C49BA1 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C49BA1? (For interior and product design)

C49BA1 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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#C49BA1

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #C49BA1 with dark and light Color




Is #C49BA1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C49BA1 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 #C49BA1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 155, 161)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.92%
Yellow
17.86%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(351.22deg, 25.8 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
351.22°
Saturation
25.79 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 67, 57)
Red
52 (20.3%)
Yellow
67 (26.2%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
351.22°
Saturation
20.92 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 351.22°

W: 60.78 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 40.92

Y : 37.75

Z : 38.85

YXY

Y1 : 37.75

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 39.22%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 37.8 %

Munsell Color System

4R 6.6/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 67.84

A : 16.18

B : 2.7

CIE-Lch

L : 67.84

C : 16.4

H : 9.46

CIE-Luv

L : 67.84

U : 24.97

V : 0.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.44

A : 11.35

B : 5.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C49BA1


Here are the colors similar to C49BA1. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C49BA1.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C49BA1.


#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#D7A3AB
PANTONE 693 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#DAA5AD
PANTONE 501 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C49BA1.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C49BA1.


#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C49BA1.


#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C49BA1


Here are the paint colors similar to C49BA1. 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 C49BA1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C49BA1 to Dunn-Edwards


#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#D2A5A3
La Vie en Rose (DET 416)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#E5A2AB
Berry Riche (DE 5094)
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C49BA1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C49BA1 to Sherwin Williams


#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C49BA1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C49BA1 to PPG Paints


#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#D194A1
Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C49BA1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C49BA1 to Benjamin Moore


#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#D29A9C
Palermo Rose (1278)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C49BA1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C49BA1 to Valspar


#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C49BA1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C49BA1 to Behr


#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#CAA09E
Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#D6A9AB
Berry Crush (S140-3)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C49BA1 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



C49BA1
Rosy Brown*

9BC4BE
Shelduck 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 #C49BA1?

Color that best contrast with #C49BA1 is #9BC4BE, color name is Shelduck 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 #C49BA1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C49BA1 is #9BC4BE, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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