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What color is C78538?

The RGB color code for color number #C78538 is RGB(199, 133, 56). In the RGB color model, #C78538 has a red value of 199, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 33.2% magenta, 71.9% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.3° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C78538 has a hue of 32.3° (degrees), 71.9 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color C78538 is cool or warm?

Color C78538 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C78538? (For interior and product design)

C78538 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.



Dark Color

#C78538

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #C78538 with dark and light Color




Is #C78538 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C78538 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 #C78538 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 133, 56)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
33.17%
Yellow
71.86%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(32.31deg, 56.1 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
32.31°
Saturation
56.08 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 125, 49)
Red
102 (39.9%)
Yellow
125 (49.0%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.31°
Saturation
71.86 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 32.31°

W: 21.96 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 32.65

Y : 29.2

Z : 7.66

YXY

Y1 : 29.2

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 47.84%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 29.2 %

Munsell Color System

8.8YR 5.9/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 60.96

A : 18.47

B : 50.14

CIE-Lch

L : 60.96

C : 53.43

H : 69.78

CIE-Luv

L : 60.96

U : 52.9

V : 50.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.04

A : 13.29

B : 29.43






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C78538


Here are the colors similar to C78538. 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.



#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#CC7722
Ochre
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C78538.


#C6893F
PANTONE 7510 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#C67D30
PANTONE 7571 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#D3832B
PANTONE 7570 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C88242
PANTONE 722 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C78538.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C78538.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C78538.


#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C78538.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
#E88C00
RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C78538


Here are the paint colors similar to C78538. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C78538 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C78538 to Sherwin Williams


#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#D28233
Marigold (SW 6664)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C78538 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C78538 to Behr


#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#CA884B
Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C78538 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C78538 to Benjamin Moore


#C68745
Venetian Gold (2158-20)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#CC7F2D
Pumpkin Blush (2156-20)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C78538 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C78538 to Valspar


#C3813D
Fancy Suede (3010-5)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CD8E43
Bales of Brown (V051-4)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#D28C38
Jazz Brass (V050-4)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#D58B3D
Hint of Caramel (V049-5)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C78538 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C78538 to PPG Paints


#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#D09258
Polo Pony (PPG1202-6)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C78538 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C78538 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#D48C46
Cognac (DET 464)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#CE8544
Melted Copper (DE 5244)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#CB904E
Slightly Golden (DE 5299)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C78538 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



C78538
Peru*

387AC7
Steel 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 #C78538?

Color that best contrast with #C78538 is #387AC7, color name is Steel 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 #C78538?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C78538 is #387AC7, color name is Steel Blue*.





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