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What color is C4AB98?

The RGB color code for color number #C4AB98 is RGB(196, 171, 152). In the RGB color model, #C4AB98 has a red value of 196, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 22.4% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.9° (degrees), 27.2 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4AB98 has a hue of 25.9° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4AB98 is cool or warm?

Color C4AB98 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4AB98? (For interior and product design)

C4AB98 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

#C4AB98

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #C4AB98 with dark and light Color




Is #C4AB98 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4AB98 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 #C4AB98 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 171, 152)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.76%
Yellow
22.45%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(25.91deg, 27.2 %, 68.2 %)

Hue
25.91°
Saturation
27.16 %.
Lightness
68.24 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 78, 50)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.91°
Saturation
22.45 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 25.91°

W: 59.61 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 43

Y : 43.13

Z : 35.76

YXY

Y1 : 43.13

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 32.94%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 43.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.5Y 7.0/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 71.64

A : 6.06

B : 13.11

CIE-Lch

L : 71.64

C : 14.44

H : 65.21

CIE-Luv

L : 71.64

U : 16.66

V : 17.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.67

A : 1.94

B : 13.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4AB98


Here are the colors similar to C4AB98. 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 - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4AB98.


#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#D4B59E
PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4AB98.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4AB98.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4AB98.






Paint color for Hex #C4AB98


Here are the paint colors similar to C4AB98. 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 C4AB98 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4AB98 to PPG Paints


#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4AB98 to Behr


#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4AB98 to Dunn-Edwards


#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C7B39E
Rincon Cove (DEC 757)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4AB98 to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#D1B7A3
Saint Martin Sand (2164-50)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4AB98 to Sherwin Williams


#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4AB98 to Valspar


#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4AB98 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



C4AB98
Dark Nude*

98B1C4
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 #C4AB98?

Color that best contrast with #C4AB98 is #98B1C4, 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 #C4AB98?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4AB98 is #98B1C4, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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