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What color is C6A62C?

The RGB color code for color number #C6A62C is RGB(198, 166, 44). In the RGB color model, #C6A62C has a red value of 198, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 44. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 77.8% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.5° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6A62C has a hue of 47.5° (degrees), 77.8 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6A62C is cool or warm?

Color C6A62C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6A62C? (For interior and product design)

C6A62C has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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#C6A62C

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #C6A62C with dark and light Color




Is #C6A62C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6A62C 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 #C6A62C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 166, 44)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.16%
Yellow
77.78%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(47.53deg, 63.6 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
47.53°
Saturation
63.64 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 154, 42)
Red
77 (30.3%)
Yellow
154 (60.5%)
Blue
42 (16.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.53°
Saturation
77.78 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 47.53°

W: 17.25 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 37.38

Y : 39.46

Z : 8.03

YXY

Y1 : 39.46

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 34.90%

Y : 82.75%


LRV

~ 39.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.7Y 6.8/9.1

CIE-Lab

L : 69.08

A : -0.41

B : 62.83

CIE-Lch

L : 69.08

C : 62.83

H : 90.38

CIE-Luv

L : 69.08

U : 27.84

V : 67.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.82

A : -3.71

B : 36.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6A62C


Here are the colors similar to C6A62C. 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.



#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#D4AF37
Metallic Gold
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6A62C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6A62C.


#C1A01E
PANTONE 7753 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BE9F00
PANTONE 4020 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C5A900
PANTONE 103 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CFB023
PANTONE 7752 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6A62C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6A62C.


#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6A62C.


#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


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#CCA01D
Lemon Curry
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6A62C


Here are the paint colors similar to C6A62C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color C6A62C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6A62C to Valspar


#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6A62C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6A62C to Behr


#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6A62C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6A62C to Sherwin Williams


#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#DDB835
Eye Catching (SW 6914)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6A62C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6A62C to Dunn-Edwards


#C69F26
Mustard Seed (DE 5426)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#CFAC47
Haystacks (DE 5432)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#D5AB2C
Brassy (DEA 122)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6A62C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6A62C to PPG Paints


#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#D8AD39
Yarrow (PPG1214-7)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6A62C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6A62C to Benjamin Moore


#C6A447
French Quarter Gold (287)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#CAAB55
Hollywood Gold (279)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#D0A647
Golden Bounty (294)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6A62C 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



C6A62C
Neon Gold*

2C4CC6
Cerulean 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 #C6A62C?

Color that best contrast with #C6A62C is #2C4CC6, color name is Cerulean 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 #C6A62C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6A62C is #2C4CC6, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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