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What color is C5B86C?

The RGB color code for color number #C5B86C is RGB(197, 184, 108). In the RGB color model, #C5B86C has a red value of 197, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 45.2% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 43.4 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5B86C has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5B86C is cool or warm?

Color C5B86C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5B86C? (For interior and product design)

C5B86C has an LRV of nearly 47. 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

#C5B86C

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #C5B86C with dark and light Color




Is #C5B86C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5B86C 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 #C5B86C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 184, 108)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.60%
Yellow
45.18%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(51.24deg, 43.4 %, 59.8 %)

Hue
51.24°
Saturation
43.41 %.
Lightness
59.80 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 116, 42)
Red
48 (18.9%)
Yellow
116 (45.6%)
Blue
42 (16.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.24°
Saturation
45.18 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 51.24°

W: 42.35 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 42.87

Y : 47.23

Z : 21.04

YXY

Y1 : 47.23

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 27.84%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 47.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.2Y 7.3/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 74.34

A : -5.93

B : 40.12

CIE-Lch

L : 74.34

C : 40.56

H : 98.41

CIE-Luv

L : 74.34

U : 12.28

V : 51.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.73

A : -8.92

B : 29.95






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5B86C


Here are the colors similar to C5B86C. 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.



#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5B86C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5B86C.


#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#D0C883
PANTONE 616 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5B86C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5B86C.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5B86C.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5B86C


Here are the paint colors similar to C5B86C. 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 C5B86C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5B86C to PPG Paints


#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C8B165
Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#D7C275
Citrus Yellow (PPG1109-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5B86C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5B86C to Dunn-Edwards


#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#C8BA63
Baby Frog (DE 5480)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5B86C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5B86C to Behr


#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5B86C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5B86C to Benjamin Moore


#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#D0BC68
Mustard Field (377)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C7BC60
Sweet Vibrations (391)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C7B679
Anjou Pear (AF-425)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5B86C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5B86C to Valspar


#D0C379
Green Citrine (V057-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#CDC186
Olive Marinade (6007-5C)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5B86C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5B86C to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5B86C 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



C5B86C
Dark Khaki*

6C79C5
Glaucous*


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 #C5B86C?

Color that best contrast with #C5B86C is #6C79C5, color name is Glaucous*
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 #C5B86C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5B86C is #6C79C5, color name is Glaucous*.





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