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HEX C9956E - #C9956E, RGB(201,149,110) Color


Color Name: Antique Brass*
Hex Color Code: #C9956E
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 149, 110)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.9%, 45.3%, 21.2%



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What color is C9956E?

The RGB color code for color number #C9956E is RGB(201, 149, 110). In the RGB color model, #C9956E has a red value of 201, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 45.3% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 45.7 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9956E has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 45.3 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9956E is cool or warm?

Color C9956E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9956E? (For interior and product design)

C9956E has an LRV of nearly 35. 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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Compare LRV 35 of #C9956E with dark and light Color




Is #C9956E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9956E 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 #C9956E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 149, 110)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
149 (58.4%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.87%
Yellow
45.27%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(25.71deg, 45.7 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
25.71°
Saturation
45.73 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 98, 51)
Red
71 (28.0%)
Yellow
98 (38.5%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.71°
Saturation
45.27 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 25.71°

W: 43.14 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 37.65

Y : 35.04

Z : 19.53

YXY

Y1 : 35.04

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 41.57%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 35 %

Munsell Color System

7.3YR 6.4/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 65.78

A : 14.71

B : 28.2

CIE-Lch

L : 65.78

C : 31.81

H : 62.45

CIE-Luv

L : 65.78

U : 37.92

V : 33.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.19

A : 9.95

B : 21.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C9956E

Here are the colors similar to C9956E. 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.

#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#D99058
Persian Orange
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9956E.

#C79674
PANTONE 4035 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C39367
PANTONE 2313 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#CB9575
PANTONE 4034 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BF9474
PANTONE 4655 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9956E.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9956E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9956E.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C9956E

Here are the paint colors similar to C9956E. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9956E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9956E to Dunn-Edwards

#C89672
Sonora Shade (DE 5263)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#CC9469
Santa Fe Sunrise (DET 468)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#D19776
Tawny Amber (DE 5214)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9956E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9956E to PPG Paints

#C58F68
Burning Sand (PPG16-03)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C89B75
Doeskin (PPG1082-5)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C48D69
Hitching Post (PPG1070-5)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#C79C7C
Summer Spice (PPG16-02)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9956E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9956E to Behr

#CC926C
Ferrous (MQ4-37)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C28C5F
Glazed Ginger (PPU3-13)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#D69875
Candied Yams (M210-5)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9956E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9956E to Benjamin Moore

#C49676
Mountain Hideaway (1154)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D49262
Rio Rancho Clay (111)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#BD9174
Wilderness Cabin (1168)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#DA9B72
Sweet 'n Sour (103)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9956E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9956E to Valspar

#C29875
Friendly Tan (2008-8A)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#D49866
Honey Bronze (M115)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C49072
Desert Carnation (2005-7C)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#CC9F80
Vienna Beige (2004-8A)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9956E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9956E to Sherwin Williams

#D4966E
Chivalry Copper (SW 6353)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C28E61
Eastlake Gold (SW 0009)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C29871
Caramelized (SW 9186)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#D69969
Folksy Gold (SW 6360)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C9956E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C9956E to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 10.29 (89.7% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 10.34 (89.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 11.22 (88.8% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.45 (88.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9956E 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



C9956E
Antique Brass*

6EA2C9
Air Superiority 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 #C9956E?

Color that best contrast with #C9956E is #6EA2C9, color name is Air Superiority 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 #C9956E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9956E is #6EA2C9, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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