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HEX C799AA - #C799AA, RGB(199,153,170) Color


Color Name: Puce*
Hex Color Code: #C799AA
RGB Color Code: RGB(199, 153, 170)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.1%, 14.6%, 22.0%



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What color is C799AA?

The RGB color code for color number #C799AA is RGB(199, 153, 170). In the RGB color model, #C799AA has a red value of 199, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.1% magenta, 14.6% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 337.8° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C799AA has a hue of 337.8° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color C799AA is cool or warm?

Color C799AA is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C799AA? (For interior and product design)

C799AA has an LRV of nearly 38. 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.



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Compare LRV 38 of #C799AA with dark and light Color




Is #C799AA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C799AA 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 #C799AA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 153, 170)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.12%
Yellow
14.57%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(337.83deg, 29.1 %, 69.0 %)

Hue
337.83°
Saturation
29.11 %.
Lightness
69.02 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 60, 57)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
60 (23.4%)
Blue
57 (22.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
337.83°
Saturation
23.12 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 337.83°

W: 60.00 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 42.2

Y : 37.83

Z : 43.11

YXY

Y1 : 37.83

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 40.00%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 37.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.1RP 6.6/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 67.89

A : 19.83

B : -2.21

CIE-Lch

L : 67.89

C : 19.96

H : 353.63

CIE-Luv

L : 67.89

U : 27.01

V : -6.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.5

A : 14.85

B : 1.5






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C799AA

Here are the colors similar to C799AA. 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.

#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C799AA.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C799AA.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C799AA.

#D592AA
PANTONE 507 C
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#CF889D
PANTONE 4071 C
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C799AA.

#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C799AA.

#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C799AA

Here are the paint colors similar to C799AA. 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 C799AA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C799AA to Sherwin Williams

#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D899B1
Haute Pink (SW 6570)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C799AA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C799AA to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 9.50 (90.5% similar)
#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 9.75 (90.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C799AA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C799AA to Benjamin Moore

#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D29A9C
Palermo Rose (1278)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C799AA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C799AA to Dunn-Edwards

#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C799AA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C799AA to PPG Paints

#D194A1
Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#C28BA1
Winsome Rose (PPG1044-5)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C799AA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C799AA to Valspar

#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C799AA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C799AA to Behr

#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#DE95AE
It'S A Girl (P130-4)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C799AA 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



C799AA
Puce*

99C7B6
Shelduck 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 #C799AA?

Color that best contrast with #C799AA is #99C7B6, color name is Shelduck 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 #C799AA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C799AA is #99C7B6, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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