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What color is C8AB8E?

The RGB color code for color number #C8AB8E is RGB(200, 171, 142). In the RGB color model, #C8AB8E has a red value of 200, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 29.0% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C8AB8E has a hue of 30° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.



Color C8AB8E is cool or warm?

Color C8AB8E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C8AB8E? (For interior and product design)

C8AB8E has an LRV of nearly 43. 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

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Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #C8AB8E with dark and light Color




Is #C8AB8E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C8AB8E 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 #C8AB8E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(200, 171, 142)
Red
200 (78.4%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.50%
Yellow
29.00%
Key
21.57%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 34.5 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
34.52 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 85, 48)
Red
49 (19.0%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
48 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
29.00 %.
Brightness / Value
78.43 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 55.69 %

B: 21.57 %

XYZ

X : 43.26

Y : 43.36

Z : 31.68

YXY

Y1 : 43.36

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 21.57%

M : 32.94%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 43.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.7Y 7.0/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 71.8

A : 6.19

B : 18.85

CIE-Lch

L : 71.8

C : 19.84

H : 71.83

CIE-Luv

L : 71.8

U : 20.15

V : 24.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.85

A : 2.05

B : 17.57






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C8AB8E


Here are the colors similar to C8AB8E. 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.



#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C8AB8E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C8AB8E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C8AB8E.


#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#CDA786
PANTONE 2311 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CDA788
PANTONE 4665 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C8AB8E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C8AB8E.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C8AB8E


Here are the paint colors similar to C8AB8E. 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 C8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C8AB8E to Benjamin Moore


#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#D4B595
Lingerie (AF-200)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C8AB8E to PPG Paints


#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#D3B191
Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C8AB8E to Behr


#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#CBAC88
Perfect Tan (N280-4)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C8AB8E to Dunn-Edwards


#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#CCAC86
DaVanzo Beige (DET 664)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C8AB8E to Sherwin Williams


#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#D2B18F
Ligonier Tan (SW 7717)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C8AB8E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C8AB8E to Valspar


#CEAF93
Maple Leaf (2008-8B)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C8AB8E 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



C8AB8E
Hazelnut*

8EABC8
Air Superiority 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 #C8AB8E?

Color that best contrast with #C8AB8E is #8EABC8, color name is Air Superiority 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 #C8AB8E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C8AB8E is #8EABC8, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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