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What color is C9878E?

The RGB color code for color number #C9878E is RGB(201, 135, 142). In the RGB color model, #C9878E has a red value of 201, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.8% magenta, 29.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 353.6° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9878E has a hue of 353.6° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9878E is cool or warm?

Color C9878E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9878E? (For interior and product design)

C9878E has an LRV of nearly 32. 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.



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#C9878E

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #C9878E with dark and light Color




Is #C9878E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9878E 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 #C9878E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 135, 142)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.84%
Yellow
29.35%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(353.64deg, 37.9 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
353.64°
Saturation
37.93 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 72, 60)
Red
69 (27.2%)
Yellow
72 (28.2%)
Blue
60 (23.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
353.64°
Saturation
32.84 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 353.64°

W: 52.94 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 37.63

Y : 31.7

Z : 29.73

YXY

Y1 : 31.7

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 47.06%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.4R 6.2/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 63.09

A : 26.24

B : 6.62

CIE-Lch

L : 63.09

C : 27.06

H : 14.17

CIE-Luv

L : 63.09

U : 42.73

V : 4.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.3

A : 20.79

B : 8.11






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9878E


Here are the colors similar to C9878E. 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.



#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#E18E96
Ruddy Pink
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9878E.


#C6858F
PANTONE 500 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#D0858A
PANTONE 2446 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#C48490
PANTONE 694 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#DD878D
PANTONE 2445 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9878E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9878E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9878E.


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9878E


Here are the paint colors similar to C9878E. 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 C9878E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9878E to Benjamin Moore


#C7868C
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#C78086
Genuine Pink (2005-40)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#D48295
Precious Pink (2084-40)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9878E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9878E to Sherwin Williams


#CF8A8D
Memorable Rose (SW 6311)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#D47C8C
Tuberose (SW 6578)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#CD8E89
Resounding Rose (SW 6318)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9878E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9878E to Behr


#D08995
Fruit Cocktail (M140-4)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C67D84
Enamored (M150-5)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#D47F8D
I Pink I Can (P140-4)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#BF7D80
Chick Flick (MQ1-12)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9878E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9878E to Valspar


#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#CD8999
Sianna Rose (V041-4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#D09091
Rosetti Pink (1008-6A)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9878E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9878E to Dunn-Edwards


#D28085
Victorian Rouge (DE 5095)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#CF758A
First Love (DE 5053)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#DD9592
Dusty Cedar (DE 5115)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9878E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9878E to PPG Paints


#D99294
Pink Clay Pot (PPG1051-4)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#D194A1
Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9878E 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



C9878E
Old Rose*

87C9C2
Shelduck 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 #C9878E?

Color that best contrast with #C9878E is #87C9C2, color name is Shelduck 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 #C9878E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9878E is #87C9C2, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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