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HEX C4A472 - #C4A472, RGB(196,164,114) Color


Color Name: Light French Beige*
Hex Color Code: #C4A472
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 164, 114)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.3%, 41.8%, 23.1%



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What color is C4A472?

The RGB color code for color number #C4A472 is RGB(196, 164, 114). In the RGB color model, #C4A472 has a red value of 196, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 41.8% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 41.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4A472 has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 41.8 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4A472 is cool or warm?

Color C4A472 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4A472? (For interior and product design)

C4A472 has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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Compare LRV 40 of #C4A472 with dark and light Color




Is #C4A472 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4A472 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 #C4A472 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 164, 114)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.33%
Yellow
41.84%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(36.59deg, 41.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
36.59°
Saturation
41.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 103, 49)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Yellow
103 (40.5%)
Blue
49 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.59°
Saturation
41.84 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 36.59°

W: 44.71 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 39.08

Y : 39.5

Z : 21.48

YXY

Y1 : 39.5

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 35.69%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 39.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.6Y 6.8/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.11

A : 4.93

B : 30.31

CIE-Lch

L : 69.11

C : 30.71

H : 80.77

CIE-Luv

L : 69.11

U : 24.01

V : 38.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.85

A : 1

B : 23.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C4A472

Here are the colors similar to C4A472. 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.

#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4A472.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4A472.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4A472.

#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4A472.

#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4A472.

#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C4A472

Here are the paint colors similar to C4A472. 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 C4A472 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4A472 to Dunn-Edwards

#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#B89B6B
New Cork (DE 6180)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CFA46B
Root Beer Float (DE 5326)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4A472 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4A472 to PPG Paints

#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#C7A06C
Bleached Maple (PPG1089-5)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4A472 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4A472 to Sherwin Williams

#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BA9A67
Rustic City (SW 7699)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4A472 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4A472 to Benjamin Moore

#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4A472 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4A472 to Valspar

#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#CCA97C
Castell Harlech (8003-21D)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4A472 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4A472 to Behr

#CBAA7D
Flax Straw (S300-4)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#CBA578
Butter Nut (HDC-AC-13)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#CAAE7B
Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#D0AF7A
Romanesque Gold (PPU6-15)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C4A472 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C4A472 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 9.10 (90.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 9.50 (90.5% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 10.28 (89.7% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 10.50 (89.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4A472 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



C4A472
Light French Beige*

7292C4
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 #C4A472?

Color that best contrast with #C4A472 is #7292C4, 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 #C4A472?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4A472 is #7292C4, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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