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What color is C5A495?

The RGB color code for color number #C5A495 is RGB(197, 164, 149). In the RGB color model, #C5A495 has a red value of 197, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 24.4% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.8° (degrees), 29.3 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5A495 has a hue of 18.8° (degrees), 24.4 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5A495 is cool or warm?

Color C5A495 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5A495? (For interior and product design)

C5A495 has an LRV of nearly 41. 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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#C5A495

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #C5A495 with dark and light Color




Is #C5A495 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5A495 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 #C5A495 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 164, 149)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
149 (58.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.75%
Yellow
24.37%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(18.75deg, 29.3 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
18.75°
Saturation
29.27 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 78, 52)
Red
51 (19.8%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18.75°
Saturation
24.37 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 18.75°

W: 58.43 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 41.73

Y : 40.59

Z : 34.07

YXY

Y1 : 40.59

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 35.69%

Y : 41.57%


LRV

~ 40.6 %

Munsell Color System

5.7YR 6.8/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 69.89

A : 9.8

B : 12.3

CIE-Lch

L : 69.89

C : 15.73

H : 51.47

CIE-Luv

L : 69.89

U : 21.69

V : 15.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.71

A : 5.41

B : 12.89






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5A495


Here are the colors similar to C5A495. 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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5A495.


#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5A495.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5A495.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5A495.






Paint color for Hex #C5A495


Here are the paint colors similar to C5A495. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color C5A495 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5A495 to PPG Paints


#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5A495 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5A495 to Valspar


#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#CDA387
Cinnamon Mocha (M134)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5A495 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5A495 to Sherwin Williams


#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5A495 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5A495 to Dunn-Edwards


#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#CDB1AB
Dusty Trail (DE 6052)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5A495 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5A495 to Benjamin Moore


#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5A495 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5A495 to Behr


#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C39C83
Canyon Dusk (S210-4)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5A495 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



C5A495
Dark Nude*

95B6C5
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 #C5A495?

Color that best contrast with #C5A495 is #95B6C5, 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 #C5A495?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5A495 is #95B6C5, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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