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What color is C5AEB1?

The RGB color code for color number #C5AEB1 is RGB(197, 174, 177). In the RGB color model, #C5AEB1 has a red value of 197, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 10.2% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.2° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5AEB1 has a hue of 352.2° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5AEB1 is cool or warm?

Color C5AEB1 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5AEB1? (For interior and product design)

C5AEB1 has an LRV of nearly 45. 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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#C5AEB1

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #C5AEB1 with dark and light Color




Is #C5AEB1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5AEB1 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 #C5AEB1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 174, 177)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.68%
Yellow
10.15%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(352.17deg, 16.5 %, 72.7 %)

Hue
352.17°
Saturation
16.55 %.
Lightness
72.75 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 60, 50)
Red
38 (15.0%)
Yellow
60 (23.7%)
Blue
50 (19.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.17°
Saturation
11.68 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 352.17°

W: 68.24 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 46.1

Y : 45.32

Z : 47.91

YXY

Y1 : 45.32

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 31.76%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 45.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.2R 7.2/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 73.1

A : 8.79

B : 1.5

CIE-Lch

L : 73.1

C : 8.92

H : 9.67

CIE-Luv

L : 73.1

U : 13.5

V : 0.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.32

A : 4.43

B : 4.92






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5AEB1


Here are the colors similar to C5AEB1. 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.



#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 8.33 (91.7% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5AEB1.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5AEB1.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5AEB1.


#BCA5A6
PANTONE 4086 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C5AAB3
PANTONE 4106 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#C1B2B6
PANTONE 435 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5AEB1.


#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5AEB1


Here are the paint colors similar to C5AEB1. 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 C5AEB1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5AEB1 to Valspar


#C4B1AF
Rosy Linen (V126-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#D4B4B4
Bombay Pink (1006-8B)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5AEB1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5AEB1 to Benjamin Moore


#BDA7A8
Magic Potion (1250)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#CDB9BB
Homespun Charm (1249)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#D2B4B3
Victoriana (1263)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#CAABA6
Rose Bisque (2102-50)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5AEB1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5AEB1 to Behr


#C4B0AD
Versailles Rose (MQ1-45)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#CDBBBC
Mauve It (N120-3)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B7A8A8
Object Of Desire (MQ1-36)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#D4BEBF
Embroidery (PPU17-09)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5AEB1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5AEB1 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6AEAA
Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#D4B8BF
Melting Violet (DE 6017)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C3B4B3
Young Fawn (DE 6038)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5AEB1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5AEB1 to PPG Paints


#D3B6BA
Rose Stain (PPG1048-4)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#C0B2B1
Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#CCB8B3
Subdued (PPG1015-4)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#DAB7BB
Crushed Roses (PPG18-19)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5AEB1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5AEB1 to Sherwin Williams


#C1B2B3
Chaise Mauve (SW 6016)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C9B0AB
Insightful Rose (SW 6023)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#C3B1AC
Artistic Taupe (SW 6030)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5AEB1 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



C5AEB1
Silver Pink*

AEC5C2
Opal*


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 #C5AEB1?

Color that best contrast with #C5AEB1 is #AEC5C2, color name is Opal*
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 #C5AEB1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5AEB1 is #AEC5C2, color name is Opal*.





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