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What color is C5A38C?

The RGB color code for color number #C5A38C is RGB(197, 163, 140). In the RGB color model, #C5A38C has a red value of 197, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 28.9% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.2° (degrees), 32.9 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5A38C has a hue of 24.2° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5A38C is cool or warm?

Color C5A38C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5A38C? (For interior and product design)

C5A38C has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #C5A38C with dark and light Color




Is #C5A38C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5A38C 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 #C5A38C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 163, 140)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.26%
Yellow
28.93%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(24.21deg, 32.9 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
24.21°
Saturation
32.95 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 84, 52)
Red
54 (21.0%)
Yellow
84 (33.0%)
Blue
52 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.21°
Saturation
28.93 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 24.21°

W: 54.90 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 40.86

Y : 39.96

Z : 30.37

YXY

Y1 : 39.96

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 36.08%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 40 %

Munsell Color System

8.2YR 6.8/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.44

A : 9.08

B : 16.63

CIE-Lch

L : 69.44

C : 18.95

H : 61.38

CIE-Luv

L : 69.44

U : 23.13

V : 21.12

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.21

A : 4.75

B : 15.76






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5A38C


Here are the colors similar to C5A38C. 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#DEA681
Tumbleweed
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5A38C.


#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5A38C.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5A38C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5A38C.






Paint color for Hex #C5A38C


Here are the paint colors similar to C5A38C. 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 C5A38C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5A38C to Benjamin Moore


#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5A38C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5A38C to Valspar


#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#CDA387
Cinnamon Mocha (M134)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5A38C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5A38C to Sherwin Williams


#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5A38C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5A38C to Behr


#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C39C83
Canyon Dusk (S210-4)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5A38C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5A38C to PPG Paints


#C79C7C
Summer Spice (PPG16-02)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5A38C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5A38C to Dunn-Edwards


#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5A38C 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



C5A38C
Pale Taupe*

8CAEC5
Pewter Blue*


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 #C5A38C?

Color that best contrast with #C5A38C is #8CAEC5, color name is Pewter Blue*
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 #C5A38C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5A38C is #8CAEC5, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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