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What color is C8B297?

The RGB color code for color number #C8B297 is RGB(200, 178, 151). In the RGB color model, #C8B297 has a red value of 200, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.0% magenta, 24.5% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.1° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C8B297 has a hue of 33.1° (degrees), 24.5 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.



Color C8B297 is cool or warm?

Color C8B297 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C8B297? (For interior and product design)

C8B297 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

#C8B297

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #C8B297 with dark and light Color




Is #C8B297 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C8B297 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 #C8B297 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(200, 178, 151)
Red
200 (78.4%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.00%
Yellow
24.50%
Key
21.57%

HSL

HSL(33.06deg, 30.8 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
33.06°
Saturation
30.82 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 81, 46)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.06°
Saturation
24.50 %.
Brightness / Value
78.43 %.

HWB

H: 33.06°

W: 59.22 %

B: 21.57 %

XYZ

X : 45.33

Y : 46.35

Z : 35.84

YXY

Y1 : 46.35

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.57%

M : 30.20%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 46.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.4Y 7.2/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 73.77

A : 3.67

B : 16.7

CIE-Lch

L : 73.77

C : 17.1

H : 77.59

CIE-Luv

L : 73.77

U : 15.27

V : 22.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.08

A : -0.31

B : 16.45






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C8B297


Here are the colors similar to C8B297. 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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C8B297.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C8B297.


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C8B297.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C8B297.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C8B297.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C8B297


Here are the paint colors similar to C8B297. 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.


Behr

Hex color C8B297 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C8B297 to Behr


#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C8B297 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C8B297 to Valspar


#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C8B297 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C8B297 to PPG Paints


#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C8B297 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C8B297 to Dunn-Edwards


#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D2B698
Slopes (DEC 721)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C8B297 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C8B297 to Benjamin Moore


#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C8B297 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C8B297 to Sherwin Williams


#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C8B297 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



C8B297
Khaki*

97ADC8
Cadet Gray*


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 #C8B297?

Color that best contrast with #C8B297 is #97ADC8, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #C8B297?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C8B297 is #97ADC8, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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