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What color is C5A887?

The RGB color code for color number #C5A887 is RGB(197, 168, 135). In the RGB color model, #C5A887 has a red value of 197, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.7% magenta, 31.5% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5A887 has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5A887 is cool or warm?

Color C5A887 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5A887? (For interior and product design)

C5A887 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.



Dark Color

#C5A887

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #C5A887 with dark and light Color




Is #C5A887 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5A887 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 #C5A887 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 168, 135)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.72%
Yellow
31.47%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(31.94deg, 34.8 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
31.94°
Saturation
34.83 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 89, 49)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Yellow
89 (35.1%)
Blue
49 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.94°
Saturation
31.47 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 31.94°

W: 52.94 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 41.4

Y : 41.62

Z : 28.77

YXY

Y1 : 41.62

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 34.12%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 41.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.6Y 6.9/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 70.61

A : 5.7

B : 20.99

CIE-Lch

L : 70.61

C : 21.75

H : 74.82

CIE-Luv

L : 70.61

U : 20.52

V : 27.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.52

A : 1.64

B : 18.72






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5A887


Here are the colors similar to C5A887. 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 - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5A887.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5A887.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5A887.


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#CDA786
PANTONE 2311 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5A887.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5A887.






Paint color for Hex #C5A887


Here are the paint colors similar to C5A887. 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 C5A887 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5A887 to Benjamin Moore


#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C9AC86
Twilight Gold (1069)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D3B28E
Chilled Chardonnay (1089)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5A887 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5A887 to PPG Paints


#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#CDA885
Covered Wagon (PPG16-18)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5A887 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5A887 to Behr


#CBAC88
Perfect Tan (N280-4)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#CBB08C
Raffia Ribbon (PPU7-20)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5A887 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5A887 to Valspar


#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#C8AA83
Moraine (V090-3)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5A887 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5A887 to Sherwin Williams


#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#CAAD87
Dromedary Camel (SW 7694)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5A887 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5A887 to Dunn-Edwards


#CCAC86
DaVanzo Beige (DET 664)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5A887 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



C5A887
Hazelnut*

87A4C5
Dark Pastel 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 #C5A887?

Color that best contrast with #C5A887 is #87A4C5, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #C5A887?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5A887 is #87A4C5, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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