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What color is C5B485?

The RGB color code for color number #C5B485 is RGB(197, 180, 133). In the RGB color model, #C5B485 has a red value of 197, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 32.5% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 35.6 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5B485 has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5B485 is cool or warm?

Color C5B485 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5B485? (For interior and product design)

C5B485 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

#C5B485

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #C5B485 with dark and light Color




Is #C5B485 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5B485 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 #C5B485 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 180, 133)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.63%
Yellow
32.49%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(44.06deg, 35.6 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
44.06°
Saturation
35.56 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 95, 45)
Red
45 (17.7%)
Yellow
95 (37.4%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.06°
Saturation
32.49 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 44.06°

W: 52.16 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 43.58

Y : 46.21

Z : 28.81

YXY

Y1 : 46.21

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 29.41%

Y : 47.84%


LRV

~ 46.2 %

Munsell Color System

6.7Y 7.2/4

CIE-Lab

L : 73.68

A : -0.99

B : 26.22

CIE-Lch

L : 73.68

C : 26.24

H : 92.16

CIE-Luv

L : 73.68

U : 13.36

V : 35.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.98

A : -4.52

B : 22.45






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5B485


Here are the colors similar to C5B485. 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.



#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5B485.


#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CEB47D
PANTONE 4022 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5B485.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5B485.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5B485.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5B485.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


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



#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5B485


Here are the paint colors similar to C5B485. 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 C5B485 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5B485 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5B485 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5B485 to Benjamin Moore


#CAB88C
Shakespeare Tan (228)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#C8B180
Barley Grass (271)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#CEB985
Sombrero (249)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CBBA84
Henderson Buff (HC-15)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5B485 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5B485 to Sherwin Williams


#CBB584
Wheat Grass (SW 6408)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#D2BA83
Independent Gold (SW 6401)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5B485 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5B485 to Valspar


#C1B28B
Withered Moss (6007-3C)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#CFBC8B
Dry Leaf (3008-8A)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#CFB98B
Cache of Camel (M254)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5B485 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5B485 to PPG Paints


#CCB88D
Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5B485 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5B485 to Behr


#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5B485 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



C5B485
Sand*

8596C5
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #C5B485?

Color that best contrast with #C5B485 is #8596C5, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #C5B485?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5B485 is #8596C5, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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