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What color is C4BA97?

The RGB color code for color number #C4BA97 is RGB(196, 186, 151). In the RGB color model, #C4BA97 has a red value of 196, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 23.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.7° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation, and 68.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4BA97 has a hue of 46.7° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4BA97 is cool or warm?

Color C4BA97 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4BA97? (For interior and product design)

C4BA97 has an LRV of nearly 49. 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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#C4BA97

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #C4BA97 with dark and light Color




Is #C4BA97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4BA97 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 #C4BA97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 186, 151)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.10%
Yellow
22.96%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(46.67deg, 27.6 %, 68.0 %)

Hue
46.67°
Saturation
27.61 %.
Lightness
68.04 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 84, 45)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.67°
Saturation
22.96 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 46.67°

W: 59.22 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 45.91

Y : 49.09

Z : 36.33

YXY

Y1 : 49.09

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 27.06%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 49.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.6GY 7.4/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 75.51

A : -2.12

B : 19.05

CIE-Lch

L : 75.51

C : 19.16

H : 96.34

CIE-Luv

L : 75.51

U : 8.06

V : 26.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.06

A : -5.64

B : 18.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4BA97


Here are the colors similar to C4BA97. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4BA97.


#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#CFC493
PANTONE 4535 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4BA97.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4BA97.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4BA97.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4BA97.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C4BA97


Here are the paint colors similar to C4BA97. 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 C4BA97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4BA97 to Sherwin Williams


#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4BA97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4BA97 to Behr


#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4BA97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4BA97 to Dunn-Edwards


#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4BA97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4BA97 to Valspar


#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C1B28B
Withered Moss (6007-3C)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4BA97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4BA97 to Benjamin Moore


#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#CAB88C
Shakespeare Tan (228)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4BA97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4BA97 to PPG Paints


#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#CCB88D
Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4BA97 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



C4BA97
Sage Green*

97A1C4
Blue Bell*


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 #C4BA97?

Color that best contrast with #C4BA97 is #97A1C4, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #C4BA97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4BA97 is #97A1C4, color name is Blue Bell*.





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