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What color is C8AB9A?

The RGB color code for color number #C8AB9A is RGB(200, 171, 154). In the RGB color model, #C8AB9A has a red value of 200, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 23.0% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.2° (degrees), 29.5 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C8AB9A has a hue of 22.2° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.



Color C8AB9A is cool or warm?

Color C8AB9A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C8AB9A? (For interior and product design)

C8AB9A has an LRV of nearly 44. 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

#C8AB9A

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #C8AB9A with dark and light Color




Is #C8AB9A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C8AB9A 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 #C8AB9A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(200, 171, 154)
Red
200 (78.4%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.50%
Yellow
23.00%
Key
21.57%

HSL

HSL(22.17deg, 29.5 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
22.17°
Saturation
29.49 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 76, 49)
Red
46 (17.9%)
Yellow
76 (29.8%)
Blue
49 (19.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.17°
Saturation
23.00 %.
Brightness / Value
78.43 %.

HWB

H: 22.17°

W: 60.39 %

B: 21.57 %

XYZ

X : 44.22

Y : 43.74

Z : 36.68

YXY

Y1 : 43.74

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 21.57%

M : 32.94%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 43.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.2Y 7.1/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 72.05

A : 7.88

B : 12.65

CIE-Lch

L : 72.05

C : 14.9

H : 58.08

CIE-Luv

L : 72.05

U : 19.12

V : 16.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.13

A : 3.6

B : 13.41






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C8AB9A


Here are the colors similar to C8AB9A. 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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C8AB9A.


#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C8AB9A.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C8AB9A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C8AB9A.






Paint color for Hex #C8AB9A


Here are the paint colors similar to C8AB9A. 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 C8AB9A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C8AB9A to Sherwin Williams


#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#D1B7A8
Likeable Sand (SW 6058)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C8AB9A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C8AB9A to Valspar


#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C8AB9A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C8AB9A to Benjamin Moore


#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C8AB9A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C8AB9A to Behr


#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#D3B29A
Sweet Tea (S210-3)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#D6B8A7
Sedona Pink (S190-3)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C8AB9A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C8AB9A to PPG Paints


#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C8AB9A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C8AB9A to Dunn-Edwards


#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#D5B59C
Kraft Paper (DE 6109)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#C8AB9A 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



C8AB9A
Dark Nude*

9AB7C8
Pewter 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 #C8AB9A?

Color that best contrast with #C8AB9A is #9AB7C8, color name is Pewter 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 #C8AB9A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C8AB9A is #9AB7C8, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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