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What color is C5B9A4?

The RGB color code for color number #C5B9A4 is RGB(197, 185, 164). In the RGB color model, #C5B9A4 has a red value of 197, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 16.8% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5B9A4 has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5B9A4 is cool or warm?

Color C5B9A4 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5B9A4? (For interior and product design)

C5B9A4 has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

#C5B9A4

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #C5B9A4 with dark and light Color




Is #C5B9A4 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5B9A4 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 #C5B9A4 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 185, 164)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
164 (64.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.09%
Yellow
16.75%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(38.18deg, 22.1 %, 70.8 %)

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
22.15 %.
Lightness
70.78 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 73, 45)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
73 (28.7%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
16.75 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 38.18°

W: 64.31 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 47.08

Y : 49.25

Z : 42.15

YXY

Y1 : 49.25

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 27.45%

Y : 35.69%


LRV

~ 49.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.2Y 7.4/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 75.61

A : 0.75

B : 12.18

CIE-Lch

L : 75.61

C : 12.21

H : 86.49

CIE-Luv

L : 75.61

U : 8.43

V : 17.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.18

A : -3.07

B : 13.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5B9A4


Here are the colors similar to C5B9A4. 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
Khaki
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5B9A4.


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5B9A4.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5B9A4.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5B9A4.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5B9A4.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5B9A4


Here are the paint colors similar to C5B9A4. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5B9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5B9A4 to Sherwin Williams


#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5B9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5B9A4 to Benjamin Moore


#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5B9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5B9A4 to Dunn-Edwards


#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BEB4A8
Drifting (DEC 770)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#D5C3AD
Sahara (DEC 747)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5B9A4 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5B9A4 to PPG Paints


#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5B9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5B9A4 to Behr


#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5B9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5B9A4 to Valspar


#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#D5C2AE
Cocoa Dust (T576)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5B9A4 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



C5B9A4
Khaki*

A4B0C5
Light Steel 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 #C5B9A4?

Color that best contrast with #C5B9A4 is #A4B0C5, color name is Light Steel 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 #C5B9A4?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5B9A4 is #A4B0C5, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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