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What color is C9942C?

The RGB color code for color number #C9942C is RGB(201, 148, 44). In the RGB color model, #C9942C has a red value of 201, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 44. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.4% magenta, 78.1% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.7° (degrees), 64.1 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9942C has a hue of 39.7° (degrees), 78.1 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9942C is cool or warm?

Color C9942C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9942C? (For interior and product design)

C9942C has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

#C9942C

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #C9942C with dark and light Color




Is #C9942C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9942C 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 #C9942C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 148, 44)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.37%
Yellow
78.11%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(39.75deg, 64.1 %, 48.0 %)

Hue
39.75°
Saturation
64.08 %.
Lightness
48.04 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 141, 43)
Red
93 (36.5%)
Yellow
141 (55.5%)
Blue
43 (16.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.75°
Saturation
78.11 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 39.75°

W: 17.25 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 35.13

Y : 33.78

Z : 7.05

YXY

Y1 : 33.78

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 41.96%

Y : 82.75%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 6.3/8.9

CIE-Lab

L : 64.79

A : 10.61

B : 58.97

CIE-Lch

L : 64.79

C : 59.92

H : 79.8

CIE-Luv

L : 64.79

U : 43.61

V : 60.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.12

A : 6.19

B : 33.49






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9942C


Here are the colors similar to C9942C. 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.



#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9942C.


#C69214
PANTONE 1245 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#CE9819
PANTONE 6006 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#D69A2D
PANTONE 7563 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#D19000
PANTONE 7550 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9942C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9942C.


#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#E49E00
RAL 1004 Golden Yellow
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#E2A300
RAL 1032 - Broom Yellow
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9942C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9942C.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9942C


Here are the paint colors similar to C9942C. 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 C9942C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9942C to Valspar


#CD961F
New England Autumn (V054-5)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#D1902D
Stone Ground (V052-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C99E3A
Golden Avocado (3008-5A)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9942C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9942C to Dunn-Edwards


#CA9234
Alameda Ochre (DET 482)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D19B2F
Roman Gold (DE 5356)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#D19431
Jackpot (DE 5321)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#DA9E38
Copper Cove (DE 5320)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9942C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9942C to PPG Paints


#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#D6A332
Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9942C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9942C to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D6A550
Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#CF934A
Sweet Mustard (M260-6)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#CD9956
Glazed Pears (M270-6)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9942C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9942C to Benjamin Moore


#CC953D
Spicy Mustard (2154-20)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C99B42
Fields of Gold (203)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9942C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9942C to Sherwin Williams


#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#D69835
Trinket (SW 6685)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#D6A02B
Glitzy Gold (SW 6691)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9942C 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



C9942C
Satin Sheen Gold*

2C61C9
Tang 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 #C9942C?

Color that best contrast with #C9942C is #2C61C9, color name is Tang 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 #C9942C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9942C is #2C61C9, color name is Tang Blue*.





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