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What color is C6B35A?

The RGB color code for color number #C6B35A is RGB(198, 179, 90). In the RGB color model, #C6B35A has a red value of 198, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 54.5% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 49.4° (degrees), 48.6 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6B35A has a hue of 49.4° (degrees), 54.5 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6B35A is cool or warm?

Color C6B35A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6B35A? (For interior and product design)

C6B35A has an LRV of nearly 45. 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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#C6B35A

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #C6B35A with dark and light Color




Is #C6B35A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6B35A 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 #C6B35A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 179, 90)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
90 (35.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.60%
Yellow
54.55%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(49.44deg, 48.6 %, 56.5 %)

Hue
49.44°
Saturation
48.65 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 128, 42)
Red
56 (21.8%)
Yellow
128 (50.0%)
Blue
42 (16.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
49.44°
Saturation
54.55 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 49.44°

W: 35.29 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 41.25

Y : 44.98

Z : 16.18

YXY

Y1 : 44.98

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 29.80%

Y : 64.71%


LRV

~ 45 %

Munsell Color System

7.8Y 7.1/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 72.88

A : -4.54

B : 47.31

CIE-Lch

L : 72.88

C : 47.52

H : 95.48

CIE-Luv

L : 72.88

U : 17.05

V : 57.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.07

A : -7.58

B : 32.64






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6B35A


Here are the colors similar to C6B35A. 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.



#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 0.44 (99.6% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6B35A.


#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#CAB64B
PANTONE 7751 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C2A84D
PANTONE 4019 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#D1B349
PANTONE 4018 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6B35A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6B35A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6B35A.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6B35A.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6B35A


Here are the paint colors similar to C6B35A. 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 C6B35A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6B35A to Dunn-Edwards


#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C8BA63
Baby Frog (DE 5480)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#CFB352
Gold Gleam (DE 5452)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6B35A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6B35A to Sherwin Williams


#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6B35A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6B35A to PPG Paints


#C8B165
Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#D1B871
Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6B35A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6B35A to Benjamin Moore


#D0BC68
Mustard Field (377)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#D2BD65
Angel's Trumpet (278)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C7BC60
Sweet Vibrations (391)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#D6BD68
Luxurious Gold (286)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6B35A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6B35A to Behr


#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6B35A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6B35A to Valspar


#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6B35A 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



C6B35A
Vegas Gold*

5A6DC6
Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*


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 #C6B35A?

Color that best contrast with #C6B35A is #5A6DC6, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*
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 #C6B35A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6B35A is #5A6DC6, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*.





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