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What color is C6797E?

The RGB color code for color number #C6797E is RGB(198, 121, 126). In the RGB color model, #C6797E has a red value of 198, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.9% magenta, 36.4% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.1° (degrees), 40.3 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6797E has a hue of 356.1° (degrees), 38.9 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6797E is cool or warm?

Color C6797E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6797E? (For interior and product design)

C6797E has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#C6797E

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #C6797E with dark and light Color




Is #C6797E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6797E 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 #C6797E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 121, 126)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.89%
Yellow
36.36%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(356.1deg, 40.3 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
356.1°
Saturation
40.31 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 77, 63)
Red
84 (32.8%)
Yellow
77 (30.2%)
Blue
63 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
356.1°
Saturation
38.89 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 356.1°

W: 47.45 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 33.89

Y : 27.19

Z : 23.2

YXY

Y1 : 27.19

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 52.55%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 27.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.8R 5.8/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 59.15

A : 30.65

B : 10.11

CIE-Lch

L : 59.15

C : 32.27

H : 18.25

CIE-Luv

L : 59.15

U : 51.75

V : 7.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.14

A : 24.78

B : 10.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6797E


Here are the colors similar to C6797E. 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.



#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B57170
Marsala
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#B76E79
Rose Gold
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#D7837F
New York Pink
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6797E.


#C3797F
RAL 020 60 30 - Begonia Rose
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#D1717B
RAL 020 60 40 - Lotus Red
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#CD7687
RAL 010 60 35 - Rose Red
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6797E.


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6797E.


#CF6F77
PANTONE 2340 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#D0858A
PANTONE 2446 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#C6858F
PANTONE 500 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C48490
PANTONE 694 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6797E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6797E.


#DE776F
BS 02-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6797E


Here are the paint colors similar to C6797E. 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.


Behr

Hex color C6797E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6797E to Behr


#C67D84
Enamored (M150-5)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#BF7D80
Chick Flick (MQ1-12)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D9787C
Juicy Details (P160-4)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#D47F8D
I Pink I Can (P140-4)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6797E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6797E to Valspar


#CA7983
Doric Pink (1008-3C)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BC7B7E
Romantic Rose (1008-5C)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#DA8283
Strawberry Pink (2001-3C)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#C0827B
Ceremonial Ochre (V080-4)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6797E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6797E to PPG Paints


#C27277
Cranberry (PPG1051-5)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BE727C
Lush Rose (PPG18-30)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C67976
Emberglo (PPG18-29)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C07281
Briar Rose (PPG1050-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6797E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6797E to Benjamin Moore


#C78086
Genuine Pink (2005-40)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#D37878
Glamour Pink (2006-40)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C7868C
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#C36B6E
Cinco de Mayo (1286)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6797E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6797E to Sherwin Williams


#CD717B
Pink Flamingo (SW 0080)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BA7176
Rita's Rouge (SW 9003)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#C37F7A
Coral Rose (SW 9004)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#CF8A8D
Memorable Rose (SW 6311)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6797E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6797E to Dunn-Edwards


#D28085
Victorian Rouge (DE 5095)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B7737D
Hollyhock Bloom (DET 417)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#CF758A
First Love (DE 5053)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C6797E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C6797E to Farrow & Ball


#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 14.79 (85.2% similar)
#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 15.27 (84.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6797E 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



C6797E
Old Rose*

79C6C1
Middle Blue Green*


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 #C6797E?

Color that best contrast with #C6797E is #79C6C1, color name is Middle Blue Green*
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 #C6797E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6797E is #79C6C1, color name is Middle Blue Green*.





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