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HEX C5AE80 - #C5AE80, RGB(197,174,128) Color


Color Name: Light French Beige*
Hex Color Code: #C5AE80
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 174, 128)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.7%, 35.0%, 22.7%






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What color is C5AE80?

The RGB color code for color number #C5AE80 is RGB(197, 174, 128). In the RGB color model, #C5AE80 has a red value of 197, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 35.0% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 37.3 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5AE80 has a hue of 40° (degrees), 35.0 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5AE80 is cool or warm?

Color C5AE80 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5AE80? (For interior and product design)

C5AE80 has an LRV of nearly 44. 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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#C5AE80

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #C5AE80 with dark and light Color




Is #C5AE80 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5AE80 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 #C5AE80 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 174, 128)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.68%
Yellow
35.03%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 37.3 %, 63.7 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
37.30 %.
Lightness
63.73 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 97, 47)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Yellow
97 (38.0%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
35.03 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 50.20 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 42.06

Y : 43.7

Z : 26.64

YXY

Y1 : 43.7

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 31.76%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 43.7 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 7.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 72.03

A : 1.58

B : 26.68

CIE-Lch

L : 72.03

C : 26.73

H : 86.61

CIE-Luv

L : 72.03

U : 17.36

V : 35.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.11

A : -2.12

B : 22.38






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5AE80


Here are the colors similar to C5AE80. 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.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5AE80.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5AE80.


#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#CEB47D
PANTONE 4022 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5AE80.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5AE80.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5AE80.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)


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#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5AE80


Here are the paint colors similar to C5AE80. 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.


Behr

Hex color C5AE80 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5AE80 to Behr


#CAAF81
Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#CAAE7B
Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#CBAE84
Harvest Home (MQ2-13)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5AE80 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5AE80 to Valspar


#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5AE80 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5AE80 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#CDB386
Oak Harbor (DE 6179)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5AE80 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5AE80 to Benjamin Moore


#C8B180
Barley Grass (271)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C9AE84
Bridgewater Tan (1096)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#CCB084
Wilmington Tan (HC-34)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5AE80 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5AE80 to PPG Paints


#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#CBB489
Somber (PPG1093-4)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5AE80 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5AE80 to Sherwin Williams


#CBB584
Wheat Grass (SW 6408)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5AE80 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



C5AE80
Light French Beige*

8097C5
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 #C5AE80?

Color that best contrast with #C5AE80 is #8097C5, 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 #C5AE80?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5AE80 is #8097C5, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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