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What color is C7B738?

The RGB color code for color number #C7B738 is RGB(199, 183, 56). In the RGB color model, #C7B738 has a red value of 199, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.0% magenta, 71.9% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.3° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C7B738 has a hue of 53.3° (degrees), 71.9 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color C7B738 is cool or warm?

Color C7B738 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C7B738? (For interior and product design)

C7B738 has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

#C7B738

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #C7B738 with dark and light Color




Is #C7B738 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C7B738 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 #C7B738 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 183, 56)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.04%
Yellow
71.86%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(53.29deg, 56.1 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
53.29°
Saturation
56.08 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 156, 39)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Yellow
156 (61.0%)
Blue
39 (15.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.29°
Saturation
71.86 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 53.29°

W: 21.96 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 41.2

Y : 46.29

Z : 10.51

YXY

Y1 : 46.29

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 28.24%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 46.3 %

Munsell Color System

9Y 7.2/8.9

CIE-Lab

L : 73.74

A : -8.39

B : 62.99

CIE-Lch

L : 73.74

C : 63.54

H : 97.59

CIE-Luv

L : 73.74

U : 16.28

V : 71.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.04

A : -10.98

B : 38.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C7B738


Here are the colors similar to C7B738. 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.



#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C7B738.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C7B738.


#CAB64B
PANTONE 7751 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D5C03A
PANTONE 4016 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C4B200
PANTONE 7759 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C7B738.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C7B738.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C7B738


Here are the paint colors similar to C7B738. 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 C7B738 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C7B738 to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C7B738 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C7B738 to Benjamin Moore


#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C7B738 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C7B738 to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#CFB352
Gold Gleam (DE 5452)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C7B738 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C7B738 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C7B738 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C7B738 to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C7B738 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C7B738 to PPG Paints


#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#C7B738 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



C7B738
Old Gold*

3848C7
Violet 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 #C7B738?

Color that best contrast with #C7B738 is #3848C7, color name is Violet 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 #C7B738?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C7B738 is #3848C7, color name is Violet Blue*.





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