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What color is C69A78?

The RGB color code for color number #C69A78 is RGB(198, 154, 120). In the RGB color model, #C69A78 has a red value of 198, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.2% magenta, 39.4% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 40.6 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C69A78 has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C69A78 is cool or warm?

Color C69A78 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C69A78? (For interior and product design)

C69A78 has an LRV of nearly 36. 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.



Dark Color

#C69A78

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #C69A78 with dark and light Color




Is #C69A78 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C69A78 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 #C69A78 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 154, 120)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.22%
Yellow
39.39%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(26.15deg, 40.6 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
26.15°
Saturation
40.62 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(65, 94, 52)
Red
65 (25.4%)
Yellow
94 (37.0%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.15°
Saturation
39.39 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 26.15°

W: 47.06 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 38.23

Y : 36.47

Z : 22.79

YXY

Y1 : 36.47

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 39.61%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 36.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.8YR 6.5/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 66.88

A : 11.86

B : 24.14

CIE-Lch

L : 66.88

C : 26.9

H : 63.84

CIE-Luv

L : 66.88

U : 31.4

V : 29.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.39

A : 7.32

B : 19.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C69A78


Here are the colors similar to C69A78. 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C69A78.


#CA9978
PANTONE 16-1331 TCX - Toast
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B98E68
PANTONE 16-1333 TCX - Doe
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B69574
PANTONE 16-1334 TCX - Tan
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#D2A172
PANTONE 15-1231 TCX - Clay
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C69A78.


#C79674
PANTONE 4035 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#BF9474
PANTONE 4655 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#CDA077
PANTONE 728 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C69A78.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C69A78.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C69A78


Here are the paint colors similar to C69A78. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color C69A78 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C69A78 to PPG Paints


#C79C7C
Summer Spice (PPG16-02)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#C89B75
Doeskin (PPG1082-5)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#BC946D
Tudor Beige (PPG16-17)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C69A78 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C69A78 to Valspar


#C29875
Friendly Tan (2008-8A)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#CC9F80
Vienna Beige (2004-8A)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C69A78 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C69A78 to Benjamin Moore


#C49676
Mountain Hideaway (1154)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#BE997C
Metallic Gold (2163-40)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C39B74
Butternut Squash (1090)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#BD9174
Wilderness Cabin (1168)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C69A78 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C69A78 to Dunn-Edwards


#C89672
Sonora Shade (DE 5263)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C8987E
Chinook Salmon (DET 456)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C69A78 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C69A78 to Behr


#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C39C83
Canyon Dusk (S210-4)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B99072
Sugar Maple (S230-5)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C69A78 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C69A78 to Sherwin Williams


#C29871
Caramelized (SW 9186)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C09972
Lanyard (SW 7680)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#C69A78 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



C69A78
Pale Taupe*

78A4C6
Air Superiority 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 #C69A78?

Color that best contrast with #C69A78 is #78A4C6, color name is Air Superiority 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 #C69A78?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C69A78 is #78A4C6, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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