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What color is C4A48A?

The RGB color code for color number #C4A48A is RGB(196, 164, 138). In the RGB color model, #C4A48A has a red value of 196, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 29.6% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.9° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4A48A has a hue of 26.9° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4A48A is cool or warm?

Color C4A48A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4A48A? (For interior and product design)

C4A48A has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#C4A48A

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #C4A48A with dark and light Color




Is #C4A48A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4A48A 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 #C4A48A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 164, 138)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.33%
Yellow
29.59%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(26.9deg, 33.0 %, 65.5 %)

Hue
26.9°
Saturation
32.95 %.
Lightness
65.49 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 86, 52)
Red
53 (21.0%)
Yellow
86 (33.7%)
Blue
52 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.9°
Saturation
29.59 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 26.9°

W: 54.12 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 40.63

Y : 40.12

Z : 29.65

YXY

Y1 : 40.12

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 35.69%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 40.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.3YR 6.8/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.56

A : 7.87

B : 17.88

CIE-Lch

L : 69.56

C : 19.53

H : 66.25

CIE-Luv

L : 69.56

U : 22.02

V : 22.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.34

A : 3.64

B : 16.59






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4A48A


Here are the colors similar to C4A48A. 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.



#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4A48A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4A48A.


#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#CDA788
PANTONE 4665 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#CDA786
PANTONE 2311 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4A48A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4A48A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4A48A.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C4A48A


Here are the paint colors similar to C4A48A. 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.


Valspar

Hex color C4A48A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4A48A to Valspar


#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4A48A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4A48A to Benjamin Moore


#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4A48A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4A48A to Sherwin Williams


#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4A48A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4A48A to PPG Paints


#CDA885
Covered Wagon (PPG16-18)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4A48A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4A48A to Behr


#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C39C83
Canyon Dusk (S210-4)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4A48A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4A48A to Dunn-Edwards


#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4A48A 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



C4A48A
Hazelnut*

8AAAC4
Pewter 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 #C4A48A?

Color that best contrast with #C4A48A is #8AAAC4, color name is Pewter 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 #C4A48A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4A48A is #8AAAC4, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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