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What color is C4AE96?

The RGB color code for color number #C4AE96 is RGB(196, 174, 150). In the RGB color model, #C4AE96 has a red value of 196, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 23.5% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.3° (degrees), 28.0 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4AE96 has a hue of 31.3° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4AE96 is cool or warm?

Color C4AE96 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4AE96? (For interior and product design)

C4AE96 has an LRV of nearly 44. 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

#C4AE96

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #C4AE96 with dark and light Color




Is #C4AE96 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4AE96 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 #C4AE96 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 174, 150)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.22%
Yellow
23.47%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(31.3deg, 28.0 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
31.3°
Saturation
28.05 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 81, 49)
Red
45 (17.5%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.3°
Saturation
23.47 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 31.3°

W: 58.82 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 43.41

Y : 44.21

Z : 35.1

YXY

Y1 : 44.21

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 31.76%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 44.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.6Y 7.1/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 72.37

A : 4.14

B : 15.23

CIE-Lch

L : 72.37

C : 15.78

H : 74.78

CIE-Luv

L : 72.37

U : 15.07

V : 20.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.49

A : 0.17

B : 15.24






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4AE96


Here are the colors similar to C4AE96. 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 - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4AE96.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4AE96.


#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4AE96.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4AE96.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4AE96.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.95 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C4AE96


Here are the paint colors similar to C4AE96. 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 C4AE96 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4AE96 to PPG Paints


#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4AE96 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4AE96 to Valspar


#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4AE96 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4AE96 to Behr


#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4AE96 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4AE96 to Dunn-Edwards


#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#C7B39E
Rincon Cove (DEC 757)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4AE96 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4AE96 to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4AE96 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4AE96 to Sherwin Williams


#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4AE96 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



C4AE96
Hazelnut*

96ACC4
Cadet Gray*


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 #C4AE96?

Color that best contrast with #C4AE96 is #96ACC4, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #C4AE96?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4AE96 is #96ACC4, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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