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What color is C5B29F?

The RGB color code for color number #C5B29F is RGB(197, 178, 159). In the RGB color model, #C5B29F has a red value of 197, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 19.3% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 24.7 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5B29F has a hue of 30° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5B29F is cool or warm?

Color C5B29F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5B29F? (For interior and product design)

C5B29F 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

#C5B29F

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #C5B29F with dark and light Color




Is #C5B29F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5B29F 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 #C5B29F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 178, 159)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.64%
Yellow
19.29%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 24.7 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
24.68 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 75, 48)
Red
40 (15.9%)
Yellow
75 (29.4%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
19.29 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 62.35 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 45.2

Y : 46.21

Z : 39.34

YXY

Y1 : 46.21

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 30.20%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 46.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.2Y 7.2/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 73.68

A : 3.72

B : 12.18

CIE-Lch

L : 73.68

C : 12.74

H : 73.04

CIE-Luv

L : 73.68

U : 12.73

V : 16.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.98

A : -0.27

B : 13.28






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5B29F


Here are the colors similar to C5B29F. 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 - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5B29F.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5B29F.


#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#D3BBA8
PANTONE 481 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C8B8AD
PANTONE 4085 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5B29F.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5B29F.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5B29F.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5B29F


Here are the paint colors similar to C5B29F. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5B29F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5B29F to Dunn-Edwards


#C7B39E
Rincon Cove (DEC 757)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#C2B1A1
Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#C5B5A4
Steveareno Beige (DEC 766)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5B29F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5B29F to Valspar


#C7B5A4
Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#C4B3A4
Clean Sweep (2007-10B)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5B29F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5B29F to Sherwin Williams


#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5B29F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5B29F to PPG Paints


#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5B29F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5B29F to Behr


#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5B29F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5B29F to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#D1B7A3
Saint Martin Sand (2164-50)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#D1B9A9
Cashmere Wrap (CSP-345)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#CCB9AD
Meadow Pink (1011)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5B29F 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



C5B29F
Dark Nude*

9FB2C5
Cadet Gray*


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 #C5B29F?

Color that best contrast with #C5B29F is #9FB2C5, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #C5B29F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5B29F is #9FB2C5, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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