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HEX C4B297 - #C4B297, RGB(196,178,151) Color


Color Name: Khaki*
Hex Color Code: #C4B297
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 178, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.2%, 23.0%, 23.1%



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What color is C4B297?

The RGB color code for color number #C4B297 is RGB(196, 178, 151). In the RGB color model, #C4B297 has a red value of 196, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 23.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation, and 68.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4B297 has a hue of 36° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4B297 is cool or warm?

Color C4B297 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4B297? (For interior and product design)

C4B297 has an LRV of nearly 46. 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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#C4B297

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #C4B297 with dark and light Color




Is #C4B297 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4B297 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 #C4B297 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 178, 151)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.18%
Yellow
22.96%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(36deg, 27.6 %, 68.0 %)

Hue
36°
Saturation
27.61 %.
Lightness
68.04 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 81, 47)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
81 (31.8%)
Blue
47 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36°
Saturation
22.96 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 36°

W: 59.22 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 44.27

Y : 45.81

Z : 35.79

YXY

Y1 : 45.81

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 30.20%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 45.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.8Y 7.2/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 73.42

A : 2.14

B : 16.15

CIE-Lch

L : 73.42

C : 16.29

H : 82.45

CIE-Luv

L : 73.42

U : 12.67

V : 22.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.68

A : -1.69

B : 16.03






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C4B297

Here are the colors similar to C4B297. 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.

#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4B297.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4B297.

#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4B297.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4B297.

#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4B297.

#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C4B297

Here are the paint colors similar to C4B297. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4B297 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4B297 to Sherwin Williams

#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4B297 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4B297 to PPG Paints

#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4B297 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4B297 to Behr

#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#C1AC8B
Woven Straw (PPU7-21)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4B297 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4B297 to Valspar

#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4B297 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4B297 to Dunn-Edwards

#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4B297 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4B297 to Benjamin Moore

#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C4B297 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C4B297 to Farrow & Ball

#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C6BAAA
Roasted Macadamia (CB2)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#CFC1AD
Oxford Stone (264)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4B297 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



C4B297
Khaki*

97A9C4
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 #C4B297?

Color that best contrast with #C4B297 is #97A9C4, 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 #C4B297?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4B297 is #97A9C4, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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