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What color is C5C287?

The RGB color code for color number #C5C287 is RGB(197, 194, 135). In the RGB color model, #C5C287 has a red value of 197, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 31.5% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.1° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5C287 has a hue of 57.1° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.



Color C5C287 is cool or warm?

Color C5C287 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5C287? (For interior and product design)

C5C287 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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

#C5C287

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #C5C287 with dark and light Color




Is #C5C287 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5C287 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 #C5C287 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 194, 135)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.52%
Yellow
31.47%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(57.1deg, 34.8 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
57.1°
Saturation
34.83 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 99, 41)
Red
36 (14.3%)
Yellow
99 (38.8%)
Blue
41 (15.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
57.1°
Saturation
31.47 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 57.1°

W: 52.94 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 46.69

Y : 52.2

Z : 30.54

YXY

Y1 : 52.2

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 23.92%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 52.2 %

Munsell Color System

2GY 7.6/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 77.4

A : -8.08

B : 30.12

CIE-Lch

L : 77.4

C : 31.19

H : 105.01

CIE-Luv

L : 77.4

U : 4.9

V : 41.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.25

A : -11.09

B : 25.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5C287


Here are the colors similar to C5C287. 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 - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5C287.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5C287.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5C287.


#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#D0C883
PANTONE 616 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5C287.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C5C287.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C5C287


Here are the paint colors similar to C5C287. 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 C5C287 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5C287 to Benjamin Moore


#C4C184
Dill Pickle (2147-40)
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#C9BF80
Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5C287 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5C287 to Behr


#C7C088
Wheat Grass (PPU9-11)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5C287 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5C287 to Valspar


#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#C9C088
Frozen Marguerita (P094)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#CDC186
Olive Marinade (6007-5C)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5C287 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5C287 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5C287 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5C287 to PPG Paints


#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#CCBF88
Country Style (PPG11-04)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#D2C880
Serene Scene (PPG1110-3)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5C287 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5C287 to Sherwin Williams


#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C5C287 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C5C287 to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 9.71 (90.3% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 10.22 (89.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5C287 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



C5C287
Sage Green*

878AC5
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 #C5C287?

Color that best contrast with #C5C287 is #878AC5, 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 #C5C287?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5C287 is #878AC5, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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