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What color is C4A87E?

The RGB color code for color number #C4A87E is RGB(196, 168, 126). In the RGB color model, #C4A87E has a red value of 196, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.3% magenta, 35.7% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 37.2 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4A87E has a hue of 36° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4A87E is cool or warm?

Color C4A87E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4A87E? (For interior and product design)

C4A87E has an LRV of nearly 41. 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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#C4A87E

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #C4A87E with dark and light Color




Is #C4A87E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4A87E 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 #C4A87E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 168, 126)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.29%
Yellow
35.71%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(36deg, 37.2 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
36°
Saturation
37.23 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 96, 49)
Red
54 (21.3%)
Yellow
96 (37.7%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36°
Saturation
35.71 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 36°

W: 49.41 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 40.53

Y : 41.25

Z : 25.56

YXY

Y1 : 41.25

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 34.12%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 41.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.2Y 6.9/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 70.35

A : 4.16

B : 25.5

CIE-Lch

L : 70.35

C : 25.83

H : 80.73

CIE-Luv

L : 70.35

U : 20.55

V : 33.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.22

A : 0.26

B : 21.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4A87E


Here are the colors similar to C4A87E. 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 - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4A87E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4A87E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4A87E.


#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4A87E.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4A87E.






Paint color for Hex #C4A87E


Here are the paint colors similar to C4A87E. 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 C4A87E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4A87E to Benjamin Moore


#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#C9AE84
Bridgewater Tan (1096)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#C9AC86
Twilight Gold (1069)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4A87E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4A87E to Dunn-Edwards


#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CCAC86
DaVanzo Beige (DET 664)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4A87E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4A87E to Behr


#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#CBAE84
Harvest Home (MQ2-13)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#CBAA7D
Flax Straw (S300-4)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#CAAF81
Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4A87E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4A87E to Valspar


#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#C8AA83
Moraine (V090-3)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4A87E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4A87E to PPG Paints


#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4A87E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4A87E to Sherwin Williams


#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#CAAD87
Dromedary Camel (SW 7694)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4A87E 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



C4A87E
Light French Beige*

7E9AC4
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 #C4A87E?

Color that best contrast with #C4A87E is #7E9AC4, 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 #C4A87E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4A87E is #7E9AC4, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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