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What color is C4A27B?

The RGB color code for color number #C4A27B is RGB(196, 162, 123). In the RGB color model, #C4A27B has a red value of 196, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 123. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 37.2% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 38.2 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4A27B has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 37.2 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4A27B is cool or warm?

Color C4A27B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4A27B? (For interior and product design)

C4A27B has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

#C4A27B

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #C4A27B with dark and light Color




Is #C4A27B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4A27B 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 #C4A27B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 162, 123)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
123 (48.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.35%
Yellow
37.24%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(32.05deg, 38.2 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
32.05°
Saturation
38.22 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 96, 51)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Yellow
96 (37.6%)
Blue
51 (19.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.05°
Saturation
37.24 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 32.05°

W: 48.24 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 39.26

Y : 39.01

Z : 24.2

YXY

Y1 : 39.01

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 36.47%

Y : 51.76%


LRV

~ 39 %

Munsell Color System

1.4Y 6.7/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.76

A : 7.04

B : 24.99

CIE-Lch

L : 68.76

C : 25.96

H : 74.26

CIE-Luv

L : 68.76

U : 24.57

V : 31.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.46

A : 2.91

B : 20.75






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4A27B


Here are the colors similar to C4A27B. 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.



#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4A27B.


#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BE9971
PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#CDA077
PANTONE 728 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4A27B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4A27B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4A27B.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4A27B.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C4A27B


Here are the paint colors similar to C4A27B. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4A27B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4A27B to Benjamin Moore


#C49F78
Farm Fresh (AF-360)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#C19D73
Barley Harvest (1070)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C39B74
Butternut Squash (1090)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4A27B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4A27B to Dunn-Edwards


#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#CCAC86
DaVanzo Beige (DET 664)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4A27B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4A27B to Valspar


#C29D74
Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C8AA83
Moraine (V090-3)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4A27B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4A27B to Sherwin Williams


#BD9C77
Mesa Tan (SW 7695)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BA9C75
Coriander Powder (SW 9025)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4A27B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4A27B to PPG Paints


#C9A375
Outback (PPG1088-5)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C7A06C
Bleached Maple (PPG1089-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4A27B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4A27B to Behr


#CBA578
Butter Nut (HDC-AC-13)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C79E73
Gingersnap (S270-5)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4A27B 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



C4A27B
Camel*

7B9DC4
Dark Pastel 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 #C4A27B?

Color that best contrast with #C4A27B is #7B9DC4, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #C4A27B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4A27B is #7B9DC4, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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