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What color is C5C627?

The RGB color code for color number #C5C627 is RGB(197, 198, 39). In the RGB color model, #C5C627 has a red value of 197, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 39. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 80.3% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60.4° (degrees), 67.1 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C5C627 has a hue of 60.4° (degrees), 80.3 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C5C627 is cool or warm?

Color C5C627 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C5C627? (For interior and product design)

C5C627 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.



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#C5C627

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #C5C627 with dark and light Color




Is #C5C627 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C5C627 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 #C5C627 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 198, 39)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.51%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
80.30%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(60.38deg, 67.1 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
60.38°
Saturation
67.09 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 179, 36)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
179 (70.2%)
Blue
36 (14.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60.38°
Saturation
80.30 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 60.38°

W: 15.29 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 43.59

Y : 52.4

Z : 9.74

YXY

Y1 : 52.4

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 22.35%

Y : 84.71%


LRV

~ 52.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.7GY 7.6/10.5

CIE-Lab

L : 77.52

A : -17.54

B : 71.81

CIE-Lch

L : 77.52

C : 73.92

H : 103.73

CIE-Luv

L : 77.52

U : 5.19

V : 81.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.39

A : -19.21

B : 42.7






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C5C627


Here are the colors similar to C5C627. 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.



#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C5C627.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C5C627.


#C1BE00
PANTONE 4233 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B5BD00
PANTONE 390 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C5C627.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C5C627.






Paint color for Hex #C5C627


Here are the paint colors similar to C5C627. 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 C5C627 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C5C627 to Benjamin Moore


#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#CECE4A
Flower Power (398)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#C3CF00
Yew Green (2025-20)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C5C627 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C5C627 to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C5C627 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C5C627 to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C5C627 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C5C627 to PPG Paints


#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C5C627 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C5C627 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C5C627 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C5C627 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 8.07 (91.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C5C627 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



C5C627
Mustard Green*

2827C6
Medium 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 #C5C627?

Color that best contrast with #C5C627 is #2827C6, color name is Medium 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 #C5C627?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C5C627 is #2827C6, color name is Medium Blue*.





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