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What color is C6B972?

The RGB color code for color number #C6B972 is RGB(198, 185, 114). In the RGB color model, #C6B972 has a red value of 198, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 42.4% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.7° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6B972 has a hue of 50.7° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6B972 is cool or warm?

Color C6B972 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6B972? (For interior and product design)

C6B972 has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

#C6B972

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #C6B972 with dark and light Color




Is #C6B972 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6B972 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 #C6B972 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 185, 114)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.57%
Yellow
42.42%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(50.71deg, 42.4 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
50.71°
Saturation
42.42 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 112, 42)
Red
46 (18.1%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.71°
Saturation
42.42 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 50.71°

W: 44.71 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 43.67

Y : 47.92

Z : 22.87

YXY

Y1 : 47.92

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 27.45%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 47.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.2Y 7.3/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 74.77

A : -5.43

B : 37.63

CIE-Lch

L : 74.77

C : 38.02

H : 98.21

CIE-Luv

L : 74.77

U : 12.03

V : 49.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.22

A : -8.52

B : 28.87






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6B972


Here are the colors similar to C6B972. 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.



#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6B972.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6B972.


#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#D0C883
PANTONE 616 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6B972.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6B972.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6B972.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6B972


Here are the paint colors similar to C6B972. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6B972 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6B972 to Benjamin Moore


#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C9BF80
Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C7B679
Anjou Pear (AF-425)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#D0BC68
Mustard Field (377)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6B972 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6B972 to PPG Paints


#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#C8B165
Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#D7C275
Citrus Yellow (PPG1109-4)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#D1B871
Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6B972 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6B972 to Dunn-Edwards


#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#C8BA63
Baby Frog (DE 5480)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#D2C478
Tropical Moss (DE 5486)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#D4C477
Marsh Field (DE 5458)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6B972 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6B972 to Behr


#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6B972 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6B972 to Valspar


#D0C379
Green Citrine (V057-3)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#CDC186
Olive Marinade (6007-5C)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6B972 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6B972 to Sherwin Williams


#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6B972 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



C6B972
Dark Khaki*

727FC6
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #C6B972?

Color that best contrast with #C6B972 is #727FC6, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #C6B972?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6B972 is #727FC6, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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