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HEX C4A99D - #C4A99D, RGB(196,169,157) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #C4A99D
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 169, 157)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.8%, 19.9%, 23.1%



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What color is C4A99D?

The RGB color code for color number #C4A99D is RGB(196, 169, 157). In the RGB color model, #C4A99D has a red value of 196, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.8% magenta, 19.9% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 24.8 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4A99D has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4A99D is cool or warm?

Color C4A99D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4A99D? (For interior and product design)

C4A99D has an LRV of nearly 43. 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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#C4A99D

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #C4A99D with dark and light Color




Is #C4A99D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4A99D 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 #C4A99D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 169, 157)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.78%
Yellow
19.90%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(18.46deg, 24.8 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
18.46°
Saturation
24.84 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 74, 51)
Red
46 (17.9%)
Yellow
74 (29.0%)
Blue
51 (20.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18.46°
Saturation
19.90 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 18.46°

W: 61.57 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 43.04

Y : 42.55

Z : 37.84

YXY

Y1 : 42.55

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 33.73%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 42.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.9YR 7.0/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 71.25

A : 7.89

B : 9.81

CIE-Lch

L : 71.25

C : 12.59

H : 51.17

CIE-Luv

L : 71.25

U : 17.39

V : 12.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.23

A : 3.63

B : 11.26






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C4A99D

Here are the colors similar to C4A99D. 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.

#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4A99D.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4A99D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4A99D.

#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4A99D.



Paint color for Hex #C4A99D

Here are the paint colors similar to C4A99D. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color C4A99D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4A99D to PPG Paints

#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4A99D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4A99D to Valspar

#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4A99D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4A99D to Benjamin Moore

#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#CDB5AA
Cedar Ridge (1233)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4A99D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4A99D to Dunn-Edwards

#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#CDB1AB
Dusty Trail (DE 6052)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C6AEAA
Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4A99D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4A99D to Behr

#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4A99D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4A99D to Sherwin Williams

#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C9B0AB
Insightful Rose (SW 6023)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C6B3A9
Doeskin (SW 6044)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C4A99D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C4A99D to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4A99D 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



C4A99D
Dark Nude*

9DB8C4
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 #C4A99D?

Color that best contrast with #C4A99D is #9DB8C4, color name is 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 #C4A99D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4A99D is #9DB8C4, color name is Pastel Blue*.





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