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What color is C4C299?

The RGB color code for color number #C4C299 is RGB(196, 194, 153). In the RGB color model, #C4C299 has a red value of 196, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 21.9% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.2° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation, and 68.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C4C299 has a hue of 57.2° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color C4C299 is cool or warm?

Color C4C299 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C4C299? (For interior and product design)

C4C299 has an LRV of nearly 53. 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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#C4C299

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #C4C299 with dark and light Color




Is #C4C299 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C4C299 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 #C4C299 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 194, 153)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.02%
Yellow
21.94%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(57.21deg, 26.7 %, 68.4 %)

Hue
57.21°
Saturation
26.71 %.
Lightness
68.43 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 85, 42)
Red
33 (13.0%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
42 (16.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
57.21°
Saturation
21.94 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 57.21°

W: 60.00 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 47.81

Y : 52.62

Z : 37.77

YXY

Y1 : 52.62

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 23.92%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 52.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.4GY 7.6/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.65

A : -6.03

B : 20.93

CIE-Lch

L : 77.65

C : 21.78

H : 106.06

CIE-Luv

L : 77.65

U : 3.39

V : 30.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.54

A : -9.3

B : 19.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C4C299


Here are the colors similar to C4C299. 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 - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C4C299.


#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C4C299.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C4C299.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C4C299.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C4C299.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C4C299


Here are the paint colors similar to C4C299. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C4C299 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C4C299 to Benjamin Moore


#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#CBC8A3
Dried Parsley (522)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#CCCCA3
Fernwood Green (2145-40)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C4C299 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C4C299 to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C4C299 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C4C299 to Sherwin Williams


#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C4C299 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C4C299 to Behr


#CDCA9F
Anjou Pear (MQ4-41)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#D0CDA9
Hybrid (S340-3)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C4C299 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C4C299 to Valspar


#CECAA4
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#CFCAA7
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C4C299 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C4C299 to PPG Paints


#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C4C299 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



C4C299
Sage Green*

999BC4
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 #C4C299?

Color that best contrast with #C4C299 is #999BC4, 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 #C4C299?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C4C299 is #999BC4, color name is Blue Bell*.





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