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What color is C97542?

The RGB color code for color number #C97542 is RGB(201, 117, 66). In the RGB color model, #C97542 has a red value of 201, a green value of 117, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.8% magenta, 67.2% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 55.6 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C97542 has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 67.2 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C97542 is cool or warm?

Color C97542 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C97542? (For interior and product design)

C97542 has an LRV of nearly 26. 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.



Dark Color

#C97542

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #C97542 with dark and light Color




Is #C97542 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C97542 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 #C97542 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 117, 66)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
117 (45.9%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
41.79%
Yellow
67.16%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(22.67deg, 55.6 %, 52.4 %)

Hue
22.67°
Saturation
55.56 %.
Lightness
52.35 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 109, 53)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Yellow
109 (42.6%)
Blue
53 (20.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.67°
Saturation
67.16 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 22.67°

W: 25.88 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 31.43

Y : 25.53

Z : 8.43

YXY

Y1 : 25.53

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 54.12%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 25.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.5YR 5.6/8.7

CIE-Lab

L : 57.59

A : 28.56

B : 41.65

CIE-Lch

L : 57.59

C : 50.5

H : 55.56

CIE-Luv

L : 57.59

U : 65.95

V : 40.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.53

A : 22.61

B : 25.48






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C97542


Here are the colors similar to C97542. 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.



#D2691E
Cocoa Brown
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#D2691E
Chocolate (Web)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C97542.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C97542.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C97542.


#C27237
PANTONE 10145 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#CC6C28
PANTONE 4013 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C56926
PANTONE 10146 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C4622D
PANTONE 7583 C
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C97542.


#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#E26E0E
RAL 2011 - Deep Orange
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#ED6B21
RAL 2008 - Bright Red Orange
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C97542.


#DC6E00
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C97542


Here are the paint colors similar to C97542. 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 C97542 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C97542 to Sherwin Williams


#CB7841
Rhumba Orange (SW 6642)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#C36F3E
Yam (SW 6643)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#BB7748
Tigereye (SW 6362)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#C56639
Determined Orange (SW 6635)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C97542 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C97542 to Benjamin Moore


#D07640
Pumpkin Pie (2167-20)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C37540
Buttered Yam (AF-230)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#C7773E
Bronze Tone (2166-30)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#C76C37
Burnt Caramel (2167-10)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C97542 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C97542 to Behr


#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C77B42
Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#DB7842
Japanese Koi (P210-7)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C97542 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C97542 to PPG Paints


#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#CE7639
Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#D07D4D
Cazuela (PPG17-23)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C97542 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C97542 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF764C
Monarch Migration (DET 466)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C97542 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C97542 to Valspar


#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#DE7231
Sandy Peppers (8001-17G)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#C5652A
Hot Wings (V046-5)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C97542 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



C97542
Cocoa Brown*

4296C9
Celestial 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 #C97542?

Color that best contrast with #C97542 is #4296C9, color name is Celestial 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 #C97542?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C97542 is #4296C9, color name is Celestial Blue*.





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