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What color is C4BCA0?

The RGB color code for color number #C4BCA0 is RGB(196, 188, 160). In the RGB color model, #C4BCA0 has a red value of 196, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.1% magenta, 18.4% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.7° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4BCA0 has a hue of 46.7° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4BCA0 is cool or warm?

Color C4BCA0 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4BCA0? (For interior and product design)

C4BCA0 has an LRV of nearly 50. 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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#C4BCA0

Light Color


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Is #C4BCA0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4BCA0 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 #C4BCA0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 188, 160)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.08%
Yellow
18.37%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(46.67deg, 23.4 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
46.67°
Saturation
23.38 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 77, 44)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
77 (30.3%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.67°
Saturation
18.37 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 46.67°

W: 62.75 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 47.09

Y : 50.24

Z : 40.47

YXY

Y1 : 50.24

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 26.27%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 50.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.8GY 7.5/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 76.22

A : -1.84

B : 15.19

CIE-Lch

L : 76.22

C : 15.3

H : 96.89

CIE-Luv

L : 76.22

U : 6.38

V : 21.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.88

A : -5.44

B : 15.76






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4BCA0


Here are the colors similar to C4BCA0. 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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4BCA0.


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4BCA0.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4BCA0.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4BCA0.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4BCA0.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C4BCA0


Here are the paint colors similar to C4BCA0. 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 C4BCA0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4BCA0 to Sherwin Williams


#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4BCA0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4BCA0 to Behr


#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#CECBAE
Cilantro Cream (PPU9-18)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#CAC8B4
Ocean Foam (PPU10-10)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4BCA0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4BCA0 to Benjamin Moore


#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#CDCAB2
Moon Shadow (1516)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4BCA0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4BCA0 to Valspar


#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#CFCAA7
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4BCA0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4BCA0 to Dunn-Edwards


#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4BCA0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4BCA0 to PPG Paints


#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#D1CEB4
Silver Sage (PPG1113-2)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4BCA0 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



C4BCA0
Dark Beige*

A0A8C4
Cool 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 #C4BCA0?

Color that best contrast with #C4BCA0 is #A0A8C4, color name is Cool 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 #C4BCA0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4BCA0 is #A0A8C4, color name is Cool Gray*.





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