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What color is C5B28C?

The RGB color code for color number #C5B28C is RGB(197, 178, 140). In the RGB color model, #C5B28C has a red value of 197, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 28.9% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 32.9 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5B28C has a hue of 40° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5B28C is cool or warm?

Color C5B28C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5B28C? (For interior and product design)

C5B28C has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

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Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #C5B28C with dark and light Color




Is #C5B28C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5B28C 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 #C5B28C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 178, 140)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.64%
Yellow
28.93%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 32.9 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
32.95 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 89, 46)
Red
45 (17.6%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
46 (18.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
28.93 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 54.90 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 43.68

Y : 45.6

Z : 31.31

YXY

Y1 : 45.6

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 30.20%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 45.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.8Y 7.2/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 73.29

A : 0.99

B : 21.93

CIE-Lch

L : 73.29

C : 21.96

H : 87.42

CIE-Luv

L : 73.29

U : 14.1

V : 29.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.53

A : -2.72

B : 19.78






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C5B28C

Here are the colors similar to C5B28C. 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.

#C3B091 Color
Khaki
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C8AD7F Color
Light French Beige
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C2B280 Color
Sand
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C2B280 Color
Ecru
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5B28C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5B28C.

#BBAC88 Color
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#C3AD8C Color
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CEB888 Color
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#BCA888 Color
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5B28C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5B28C.

#CDBA88 Color
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#D0B084 Color
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#DDC49A Color
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#D2AA6D Color
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5B28C.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#C2B280 Color
Beach
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #C5B28C

Here are the paint colors similar to C5B28C. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color C5B28C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5B28C to PPG Paints



Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5B28C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5B28C to Sherwin Williams



Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5B28C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5B28C to Benjamin Moore

#C0B08C Color
Yorkshire Tan (HC-23)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#BFAE8C Color
Quincy Tan (HC-25)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C2B393 Color
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C2AE8E Color
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5B28C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5B28C to Dunn-Edwards



Behr

Hex color C5B28C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5B28C to Behr

#C9B693 Color
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C0AD89 Color
Oat Field (S320-4)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C5AE80 Color
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C1AC8B Color
Woven Straw (PPU7-21)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C5B28C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C5B28C to Farrow & Ball

#C4AE89 Color
Cats Paw (240)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#BBA682 Color
Biscuit (38)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#D1C19F Color
Cord (16)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#CDC0A0 Color
Light Stone (9)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5B28C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5B28C to Valspar








Color Combinations


#C5B28C 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



C5B28C
Khaki*

8C9FC5
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 #C5B28C?

Color that best contrast with #C5B28C is #8C9FC5, 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 #C5B28C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5B28C is #8C9FC5, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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