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HEX C5A796 - #C5A796, RGB(197,167,150) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #C5A796
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 167, 150)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.2%, 23.9%, 22.7%



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What color is C5A796?

The RGB color code for color number #C5A796 is RGB(197, 167, 150). In the RGB color model, #C5A796 has a red value of 197, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 23.9% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.7° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation, and 68.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5A796 has a hue of 21.7° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5A796 is cool or warm?

Color C5A796 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5A796? (For interior and product design)

C5A796 has an LRV of nearly 42. 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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#C5A796

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #C5A796 with dark and light Color




Is #C5A796 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5A796 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 #C5A796 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 167, 150)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.23%
Yellow
23.86%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(21.7deg, 28.8 %, 68.0 %)

Hue
21.7°
Saturation
28.83 %.
Lightness
68.04 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 78, 51)
Red
49 (19.1%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.7°
Saturation
23.86 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 21.7°

W: 58.82 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 42.35

Y : 41.71

Z : 34.67

YXY

Y1 : 41.71

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 34.51%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 41.7 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 6.9/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 70.67

A : 8.31

B : 12.86

CIE-Lch

L : 70.67

C : 15.31

H : 57.11

CIE-Luv

L : 70.67

U : 19.83

V : 16.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.58

A : 4.03

B : 13.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C5A796

Here are the colors similar to C5A796. 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 - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5A796.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5A796.

#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5A796.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5A796.



Paint color for Hex #C5A796

Here are the paint colors similar to C5A796. 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 C5A796 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5A796 to Sherwin Williams

#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5A796 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5A796 to Valspar

#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5A796 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5A796 to PPG Paints

#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5A796 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5A796 to Behr

#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5A796 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5A796 to Benjamin Moore

#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C5A796 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C5A796 to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5A796 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5A796 to Dunn-Edwards

#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#D5B59C
Kraft Paper (DE 6109)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5A796 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



C5A796
Dark Nude*

96B4C5
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 #C5A796?

Color that best contrast with #C5A796 is #96B4C5, 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 #C5A796?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5A796 is #96B4C5, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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