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What color is C99C69?

The RGB color code for color number #C99C69 is RGB(201, 156, 105). In the RGB color model, #C99C69 has a red value of 201, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.4% magenta, 47.8% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 47.1 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C99C69 has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 47.8 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C99C69 is cool or warm?

Color C99C69 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C99C69? (For interior and product design)

C99C69 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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#C99C69

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #C99C69 with dark and light Color




Is #C99C69 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C99C69 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 #C99C69 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 156, 105)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.39%
Yellow
47.76%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(31.88deg, 47.1 %, 60.0 %)

Hue
31.88°
Saturation
47.06 %.
Lightness
60.00 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 105, 48)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Yellow
105 (41.1%)
Blue
48 (18.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.88°
Saturation
47.76 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 31.88°

W: 41.18 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 38.53

Y : 37.21

Z : 18.52

YXY

Y1 : 37.21

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 38.82%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 37.2 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 6.6/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.44

A : 10.39

B : 33.05

CIE-Lch

L : 67.44

C : 34.64

H : 72.55

CIE-Luv

L : 67.44

U : 33.67

V : 39.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 61

A : 5.97

B : 24.71






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C99C69


Here are the colors similar to C99C69. 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.



#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#E5AA70
Fawn
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C99C69.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C99C69.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C99C69.


#CDA077
PANTONE 728 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#BE9971
PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C39367
PANTONE 2313 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#D6A461
PANTONE 7509 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C99C69.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C99C69.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C99C69


Here are the paint colors similar to C99C69. 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 C99C69 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C99C69 to Valspar


#C59C69
Western Wear (M139)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#CE9C65
Rhino Tusk (T507)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#CB9C61
Sunbaked Straw (P089)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C99C69 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C99C69 to Behr


#C69C6A
Amber Autumn (S290-5)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#C79E73
Gingersnap (S270-5)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#CDA168
Summer In The City (MQ2-16)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C99B5F
Solid Gold (M280-6)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C99C69 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C99C69 to Sherwin Williams


#C19763
Mannered Gold (SW 6130)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#CC9B5C
Butternut (SW 6389)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C09972
Lanyard (SW 7680)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C99C69 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C99C69 to PPG Paints


#C7A06C
Bleached Maple (PPG1089-5)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#C9A375
Outback (PPG1088-5)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C99C69 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C99C69 to Benjamin Moore


#BF9765
Sandy Valley (1112)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C19D73
Barley Harvest (1070)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#BF9364
Desert Beach (1104)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C99C69 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C99C69 to Dunn-Edwards


#CFA46B
Root Beer Float (DE 5326)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C69C5D
Wildflower Honey (DET 486)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#DAA36F
Western Sunrise (DET 469)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C99C69 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



C99C69
Camel*

6996C9
Blue Gray*


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 #C99C69?

Color that best contrast with #C99C69 is #6996C9, color name is Blue Gray*
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 #C99C69?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C99C69 is #6996C9, color name is Blue Gray*.





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