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What color is C6A499?

The RGB color code for color number #C6A499 is RGB(198, 164, 153). In the RGB color model, #C6A499 has a red value of 198, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.2% magenta, 22.7% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14.7° (degrees), 28.3 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6A499 has a hue of 14.7° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6A499 is cool or warm?

Color C6A499 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6A499? (For interior and product design)

C6A499 has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

#C6A499

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #C6A499 with dark and light Color




Is #C6A499 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6A499 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 #C6A499 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 164, 153)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.17%
Yellow
22.73%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(14.67deg, 28.3 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
14.67°
Saturation
28.30 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 75, 52)
Red
50 (19.4%)
Yellow
75 (29.4%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
14.67°
Saturation
22.73 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 14.67°

W: 60.00 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 42.31

Y : 40.86

Z : 35.79

YXY

Y1 : 40.86

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 35.69%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 40.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 6.9/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 70.08

A : 10.77

B : 10.38

CIE-Lch

L : 70.08

C : 14.95

H : 43.93

CIE-Luv

L : 70.08

U : 21.98

V : 12.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.92

A : 6.31

B : 11.54






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6A499


Here are the colors similar to C6A499. 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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6A499.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6A499.


#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6A499.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6A499.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#E7BDB4
BS 04-C-33 - Parisian Pink
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6A499


Here are the paint colors similar to C6A499. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6A499 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6A499 to Dunn-Edwards


#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#CDB1AB
Dusty Trail (DE 6052)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#C6AEAA
Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6A499 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6A499 to PPG Paints


#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6A499 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6A499 to Benjamin Moore


#CAABA6
Rose Bisque (2102-50)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6A499 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6A499 to Valspar


#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#D7B5A9
Sunset Curtains (1007-10B)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6A499 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6A499 to Behr


#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6A499 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6A499 to Sherwin Williams


#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#C9B0AB
Insightful Rose (SW 6023)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6A499 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



C6A499
Dark Nude*

99BBC6
Pastel 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 #C6A499?

Color that best contrast with #C6A499 is #99BBC6, color name is Pastel 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 #C6A499?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6A499 is #99BBC6, color name is Pastel Blue*.





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