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HEX C6A66D - #C6A66D, RGB(198,166,109) Color


Color Name: Light French Beige*
Hex Color Code: #C6A66D
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 166, 109)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.2%, 44.9%, 22.4%



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What color is C6A66D?

The RGB color code for color number #C6A66D is RGB(198, 166, 109). In the RGB color model, #C6A66D has a red value of 198, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 44.9% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6A66D has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 44.9 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6A66D is cool or warm?

Color C6A66D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6A66D? (For interior and product design)

C6A66D has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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Is #C6A66D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6A66D 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 #C6A66D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 166, 109)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.16%
Yellow
44.95%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(38.43deg, 43.8 %, 60.2 %)

Hue
38.43°
Saturation
43.84 %.
Lightness
60.20 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 107, 47)
Red
60 (23.6%)
Yellow
107 (42.1%)
Blue
47 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.43°
Saturation
44.95 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 38.43°

W: 42.75 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 39.69

Y : 40.38

Z : 20.17

YXY

Y1 : 40.38

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 34.90%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 40.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.3Y 6.8/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.74

A : 4.14

B : 33.82

CIE-Lch

L : 69.74

C : 34.07

H : 83.03

CIE-Luv

L : 69.74

U : 24.5

V : 42.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.55

A : 0.27

B : 25.66






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C6A66D

Here are the colors similar to C6A66D. 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.

#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6A66D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6A66D.

#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#CEB47D
PANTONE 4022 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6A66D.

#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6A66D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6A66D.

#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C6A66D

Here are the paint colors similar to C6A66D. 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 C6A66D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6A66D to Behr

#C9A367
Classic Gold (PPU6-17)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#CAAE7B
Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D0AF7A
Romanesque Gold (PPU6-15)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6A66D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6A66D to Dunn-Edwards

#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#CDA563
Caribou Herd (DE 5361)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#CFA46B
Root Beer Float (DE 5326)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6A66D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6A66D to Benjamin Moore

#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6A66D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6A66D to Valspar

#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#CBA25E
Earthen Sienna (3007-5B)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6A66D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6A66D to Sherwin Williams

#C2A462
Antiquity (SW 6402)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C6A66D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C6A66D to Farrow & Ball

#CAA36C
Cane (53)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#D2B073
Octagon Yellow (7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BA9C69
Duster (319)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C59C5D
India Yellow (66)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6A66D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6A66D to PPG Paints

#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C7A06C
Bleached Maple (PPG1089-5)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6A66D 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



C6A66D
Light French Beige*

6D8DC6
Glaucous*


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 #C6A66D?

Color that best contrast with #C6A66D is #6D8DC6, color name is Glaucous*
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 #C6A66D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6A66D is #6D8DC6, color name is Glaucous*.





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