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What color is C5BC93?

The RGB color code for color number #C5BC93 is RGB(197, 188, 147). In the RGB color model, #C5BC93 has a red value of 197, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 49.2° (degrees), 30.1 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5BC93 has a hue of 49.2° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5BC93 is cool or warm?

Color C5BC93 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5BC93? (For interior and product design)

C5BC93 has an LRV of nearly 50. 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.



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#C5BC93

Light Color


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Is #C5BC93 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5BC93 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 #C5BC93 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 188, 147)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.57%
Yellow
25.38%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(49.2deg, 30.1 %, 67.5 %)

Hue
49.2°
Saturation
30.12 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 87, 43)
Red
38 (14.7%)
Yellow
87 (34.3%)
Blue
43 (16.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
49.2°
Saturation
25.38 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 49.2°

W: 57.65 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 46.28

Y : 49.94

Z : 34.8

YXY

Y1 : 49.94

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 26.27%

Y : 42.35%


LRV

~ 49.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.6Y 7.5/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.03

A : -3.35

B : 21.93

CIE-Lch

L : 76.03

C : 22.19

H : 98.7

CIE-Luv

L : 76.03

U : 7.78

V : 30.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.67

A : -6.79

B : 20.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5BC93


Here are the colors similar to C5BC93. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5BC93.


#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#CFC493
PANTONE 4535 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5BC93.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5BC93.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5BC93.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5BC93.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


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#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5BC93


Here are the paint colors similar to C5BC93. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C5BC93 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5BC93 to Benjamin Moore


#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C6B984
Timothy Straw (2149-40)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5BC93 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5BC93 to Sherwin Williams


#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5BC93 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5BC93 to Behr


#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5BC93 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5BC93 to Valspar


#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5BC93 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5BC93 to PPG Paints


#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#CCBF88
Country Style (PPG11-04)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#CCB88D
Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5BC93 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5BC93 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5BC93 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



C5BC93
Sage Green*

939CC5
Blue Bell*


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 #C5BC93?

Color that best contrast with #C5BC93 is #939CC5, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #C5BC93?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5BC93 is #939CC5, color name is Blue Bell*.





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