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HEX C5A68E - #C5A68E, RGB(197,166,142) Color


Color Name: Hazelnut*
Hex Color Code: #C5A68E
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 166, 142)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.7%, 27.9%, 22.7%



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What color is C5A68E?

The RGB color code for color number #C5A68E is RGB(197, 166, 142). In the RGB color model, #C5A68E has a red value of 197, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 27.9% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 32.2 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5A68E has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 27.9 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5A68E is cool or warm?

Color C5A68E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5A68E? (For interior and product design)

C5A68E 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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Compare LRV 41 of #C5A68E with dark and light Color




Is #C5A68E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5A68E 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 #C5A68E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 166, 142)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.74%
Yellow
27.92%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(26.18deg, 32.2 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
26.18°
Saturation
32.16 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 84, 51)
Red
51 (20.1%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
51 (19.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.18°
Saturation
27.92 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 26.18°

W: 55.69 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 41.54

Y : 41.1

Z : 31.33

YXY

Y1 : 41.1

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 34.90%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 41.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.1YR 6.9/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 70.24

A : 7.72

B : 16.65

CIE-Lch

L : 70.24

C : 18.35

H : 65.13

CIE-Luv

L : 70.24

U : 21.14

V : 21.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.11

A : 3.49

B : 15.89






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C5A68E

Here are the colors similar to C5A68E. 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.

#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5A68E.

#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#CDA788
PANTONE 4665 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5A68E.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5A68E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5A68E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5A68E.

#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C5A68E

Here are the paint colors similar to C5A68E. 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.


Valspar

Hex color C5A68E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5A68E to Valspar

#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5A68E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5A68E to Benjamin Moore

#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5A68E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5A68E to Sherwin Williams

#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5A68E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5A68E to Behr

#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5A68E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5A68E to PPG Paints

#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#CDA885
Covered Wagon (PPG16-18)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5A68E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5A68E to Dunn-Edwards

#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C5A68E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C5A68E to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5A68E 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



C5A68E
Hazelnut*

8EADC5
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 #C5A68E?

Color that best contrast with #C5A68E is #8EADC5, 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 #C5A68E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5A68E is #8EADC5, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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