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What color is C74E60?

The RGB color code for color number #C74E60 is RGB(199, 78, 96). In the RGB color model, #C74E60 has a red value of 199, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 60.8% magenta, 51.8% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351.1° (degrees), 51.9 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C74E60 has a hue of 351.1° (degrees), 60.8 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color C74E60 is cool or warm?

Color C74E60 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C74E60? (For interior and product design)

C74E60 has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#C74E60

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #C74E60 with dark and light Color




Is #C74E60 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C74E60 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 #C74E60 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 78, 96)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
96 (37.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
60.80%
Yellow
51.76%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(351.07deg, 51.9 %, 54.3 %)

Hue
351.07°
Saturation
51.93 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.

RYB

RYB(126, 73, 70)
Red
126 (49.6%)
Yellow
73 (28.7%)
Blue
70 (27.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
351.07°
Saturation
60.80 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 351.07°

W: 30.59 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 28.39

Y : 18.44

Z : 13.13

YXY

Y1 : 18.44

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 69.41%

Y : 62.35%


LRV

~ 18.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.2R 4.8/10.8

CIE-Lab

L : 50.02

A : 49.66

B : 15.02

CIE-Lch

L : 50.02

C : 51.88

H : 16.83

CIE-Luv

L : 50.02

U : 85.82

V : 8.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.94

A : 42.88

B : 11.93






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C74E60


Here are the colors similar to C74E60. 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.



#CC4E5C
Dark Terra Cotta
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#DE3163
Cherry
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#DE3163
Cerise
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#BC3F4A
Sanguine
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C74E60.


#BE5466
PANTONE 10163 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#BC4E57
PANTONE 8904 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#CD545B
PANTONE 7418 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C74E60.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C74E60.


#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C74E60.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C74E60.


#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C74E60


Here are the paint colors similar to C74E60. 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 C74E60 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C74E60 to Dunn-Edwards


#CC5160
Cherry Hill (DE 5069)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#B94C66
Pink Dahlia (DET 419)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B95B6D
Candied Apple (DE 5054)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#DC506E
Rosy Cheeks (DE 5062)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C74E60 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C74E60 to PPG Paints


#CA4B65
California Wine (PPG1184-7)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#BB4F5C
Salsa Diane (PPG1186-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C3585C
Bonfire (PPG1187-6)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#DA5265
Cranberry Splash (PPG1185-6)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C74E60 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C74E60 to Sherwin Williams


#C84F68
Eros Pink (SW 6860)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#BD4C5F
Heartfelt (SW 6586)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#B74E4F
Enticing Red (SW 6600)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C74E60 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C74E60 to Benjamin Moore


#CA4F5A
Raspberry Pudding (2004-30)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#BE5A67
Vibrant Blush (2081-30)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CF4566
Rosy Blush (2086-30)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#D35361
Italiano Rose (2087-30)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C74E60 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C74E60 to Valspar


#BF4A60
Mon Cher Ami (8001-6F)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C6616A
Trout Pout (8001-9E)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#B24A55
Sienna Dust (1007-3A)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#C8404C
Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C74E60 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C74E60 to Behr


#BC555E
Hibiscus Flower (P140-6)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C25D6A
Candy Drop (MQ4-01)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B75E6B
Sensuous (MQ1-06)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C74E60 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



C74E60
Dark Terra Cotta*

4EC7B5
Medium Turquoise*


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 #C74E60?

Color that best contrast with #C74E60 is #4EC7B5, color name is Medium Turquoise*
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 #C74E60?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C74E60 is #4EC7B5, color name is Medium Turquoise*.





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