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HEX C4AA9D - #C4AA9D, RGB(196,170,157) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #C4AA9D
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 170, 157)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.3%, 19.9%, 23.1%



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What color is C4AA9D?

The RGB color code for color number #C4AA9D is RGB(196, 170, 157). In the RGB color model, #C4AA9D has a red value of 196, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 19.9% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 24.8 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4AA9D has a hue of 20° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4AA9D is cool or warm?

Color C4AA9D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4AA9D? (For interior and product design)

C4AA9D 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.



Dark Color

#C4AA9D

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #C4AA9D with dark and light Color




Is #C4AA9D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4AA9D 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 #C4AA9D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 170, 157)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.27%
Yellow
19.90%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(20deg, 24.8 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
20°
Saturation
24.84 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 74, 51)
Red
45 (17.7%)
Yellow
74 (29.1%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20°
Saturation
19.90 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 20°

W: 61.57 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 43.23

Y : 42.92

Z : 37.9

YXY

Y1 : 42.92

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 33.33%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 42.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.4YR 7.0/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 71.5

A : 7.35

B : 10.17

CIE-Lch

L : 71.5

C : 12.55

H : 54.14

CIE-Luv

L : 71.5

U : 16.81

V : 13.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.51

A : 3.13

B : 11.56






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C4AA9D

Here are the colors similar to C4AA9D. 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 - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4AA9D.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4AA9D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4AA9D.

#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4AA9D.



Paint color for Hex #C4AA9D

Here are the paint colors similar to C4AA9D. 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 C4AA9D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4AA9D to PPG Paints

#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4AA9D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4AA9D to Valspar

#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4AA9D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4AA9D to Benjamin Moore

#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#CDB5AA
Cedar Ridge (1233)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4AA9D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4AA9D to Sherwin Williams

#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C6B3A9
Doeskin (SW 6044)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4AA9D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4AA9D to Behr

#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4AA9D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4AA9D to Dunn-Edwards

#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#CDB1AB
Dusty Trail (DE 6052)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C4AA9D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C4AA9D to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4AA9D 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



C4AA9D
Dark Nude*

9DB7C4
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 #C4AA9D?

Color that best contrast with #C4AA9D is #9DB7C4, 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 #C4AA9D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4AA9D is #9DB7C4, color name is Pastel Blue*.





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