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HEX C98B40 - #C98B40, RGB(201,139,64) Color


Color Name: Peru*
Hex Color Code: #C98B40
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 139, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 30.8%, 68.2%, 21.2%



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What color is C98B40?

The RGB color code for color number #C98B40 is RGB(201, 139, 64). In the RGB color model, #C98B40 has a red value of 201, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.8% magenta, 68.2% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.8° (degrees), 55.9 % saturation, and 52.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C98B40 has a hue of 32.8° (degrees), 68.2 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C98B40 is cool or warm?

Color C98B40 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C98B40? (For interior and product design)

C98B40 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#C98B40

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #C98B40 with dark and light Color




Is #C98B40 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C98B40 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 #C98B40 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 139, 64)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.85%
Yellow
68.16%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(32.85deg, 55.9 %, 52.0 %)

Hue
32.85°
Saturation
55.92 %.
Lightness
51.96 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 123, 48)
Red
94 (36.9%)
Yellow
123 (48.2%)
Blue
48 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.85°
Saturation
68.16 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 32.85°

W: 25.10 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 34.25

Y : 31.25

Z : 9.08

YXY

Y1 : 31.25

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 45.49%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 31.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.2YR 6.1/8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.72

A : 16.48

B : 48.35

CIE-Lch

L : 62.72

C : 51.08

H : 71.18

CIE-Luv

L : 62.72

U : 49.32

V : 50.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.9

A : 11.51

B : 29.51






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C98B40

Here are the colors similar to C98B40. 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.

#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C98B40.

#C6893F
PANTONE 7510 C
ΔE - 0.75 (99.3% similar)
#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#D78825
PANTONE 7569 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#D3832B
PANTONE 7570 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C98B40.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C98B40.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C98B40.

#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C98B40.

#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C98B40

Here are the paint colors similar to C98B40. 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.


Valspar

Hex color C98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C98B40 to Valspar

#CD8E43
Bales of Brown (V051-4)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#D28C38
Jazz Brass (V050-4)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#CA8C4D
Butternut Tree (3002-5B)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#CF904F
Autumn Spice (3003-5B)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C98B40 to Benjamin Moore

#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#C68745
Venetian Gold (2158-20)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#D78C3B
Jack O'Lantern (2156-30)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C98B40 to Sherwin Williams

#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#CC9249
Golden Rule (SW 6383)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#D88F32
Curry (SW 6671)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C98B40 to Behr

#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#CF934A
Sweet Mustard (M260-6)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#CA884B
Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C98B40 to Dunn-Edwards

#CB904E
Slightly Golden (DE 5299)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#D79043
Suede Vest (DE 5279)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#D48C46
Cognac (DET 464)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C98B40 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C98B40 to PPG Paints

#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CC974D
Allspice (PPG1207-6)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C98B40 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C98B40 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.28 (83.7% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.61 (83.4% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 17.05 (82.9% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 17.25 (82.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#C98B40 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



C98B40
Peru*

407EC9
Steel 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 #C98B40?

Color that best contrast with #C98B40 is #407EC9, color name is Steel 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 #C98B40?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C98B40 is #407EC9, color name is Steel Blue*.





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