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What color is C99C59?

The RGB color code for color number #C99C59 is RGB(201, 156, 89). In the RGB color model, #C99C59 has a red value of 201, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.4% magenta, 55.7% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.9° (degrees), 50.9 % saturation, and 56.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C99C59 has a hue of 35.9° (degrees), 55.7 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C99C59 is cool or warm?

Color C99C59 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C99C59? (For interior and product design)

C99C59 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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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#C99C59

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #C99C59 with dark and light Color




Is #C99C59 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C99C59 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 #C99C59 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 156, 89)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.39%
Yellow
55.72%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(35.89deg, 50.9 %, 56.9 %)

Hue
35.89°
Saturation
50.91 %.
Lightness
56.86 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 116, 47)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Yellow
116 (45.4%)
Blue
47 (18.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.89°
Saturation
55.72 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 35.89°

W: 34.90 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 37.78

Y : 36.92

Z : 14.59

YXY

Y1 : 36.92

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 38.82%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 36.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.6Y 6.6/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 67.21

A : 8.95

B : 41.14

CIE-Lch

L : 67.21

C : 42.1

H : 77.73

CIE-Luv

L : 67.21

U : 34.98

V : 47.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.76

A : 4.66

B : 28.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C99C59


Here are the colors similar to C99C59. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C99C59.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C99C59.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C99C59.


#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#D6A461
PANTONE 7509 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C99C59.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C99C59.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C99C59


Here are the paint colors similar to C99C59. 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 C99C59 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C99C59 to Dunn-Edwards


#C69C5D
Wildflower Honey (DET 486)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#C7994F
Laredo Road (DE 5369)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#CA994E
Gingerbread House (DE 5334)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C99C59 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C99C59 to Valspar


#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#CC9F61
Lewis Gold (3005-7C)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#CB9E61
Gobi Gold (T518)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#CBA25E
Earthen Sienna (3007-5B)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C99C59 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C99C59 to Behr


#C99B5F
Solid Gold (M280-6)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#CD9956
Glazed Pears (M270-6)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#CDA168
Summer In The City (MQ2-16)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C99C59 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C99C59 to Sherwin Williams


#CC9B5C
Butternut (SW 6389)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#D69E59
Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C99C59 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C99C59 to Benjamin Moore


#C9974F
Maple Sugar (2160-30)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#BF9652
French Horn (195)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C59E55
Autumn Gold (2152-30)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C99C59 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C99C59 to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#CC974D
Allspice (PPG1207-6)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#CC9859
Bran Muffin (PPG16-14)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C99C59 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



C99C59
Aztec Gold*

5986C9
Glaucous*


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 #C99C59?

Color that best contrast with #C99C59 is #5986C9, color name is Glaucous*
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 #C99C59?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C99C59 is #5986C9, color name is Glaucous*.





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