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HEX C99EAA - #C99EAA, RGB(201,158,170) Color


Color Name: Pale Chestnut*
Hex Color Code: #C99EAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 158, 170)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 21.4%, 15.4%, 21.2%



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What color is C99EAA?

The RGB color code for color number #C99EAA is RGB(201, 158, 170). In the RGB color model, #C99EAA has a red value of 201, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.4% magenta, 15.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 343.3° (degrees), 28.5 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C99EAA has a hue of 343.3° (degrees), 21.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C99EAA is cool or warm?

Color C99EAA is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C99EAA? (For interior and product design)

C99EAA has an LRV of nearly 40. 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 40 of #C99EAA with dark and light Color




Is #C99EAA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C99EAA 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 #C99EAA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 158, 170)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.39%
Yellow
15.42%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(343.26deg, 28.5 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
343.26°
Saturation
28.48 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 61, 55)
Red
48 (18.9%)
Yellow
61 (23.8%)
Blue
55 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
343.26°
Saturation
21.39 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 343.26°

W: 61.96 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 43.57

Y : 39.77

Z : 43.41

YXY

Y1 : 39.77

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 38.04%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.5R 6.8/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 69.31

A : 17.82

B : -0.12

CIE-Lch

L : 69.31

C : 17.82

H : 359.62

CIE-Luv

L : 69.31

U : 25.57

V : -3.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.07

A : 12.95

B : 3.33






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C99EAA

Here are the colors similar to C99EAA. 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.

#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C99EAA.

#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#D7A3AB
PANTONE 693 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#DAA5AD
PANTONE 501 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#D592AA
PANTONE 507 C
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C99EAA.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C99EAA.

#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C99EAA.

#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C99EAA.



Paint color for Hex #C99EAA

Here are the paint colors similar to C99EAA. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C99EAA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C99EAA to Sherwin Williams

#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C99EAA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C99EAA to Dunn-Edwards

#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#D2A5A3
La Vie en Rose (DET 416)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C99EAA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C99EAA to PPG Paints

#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#D194A1
Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#C28BA1
Winsome Rose (PPG1044-5)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C99EAA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C99EAA to Benjamin Moore

#D6ACB8
Damask Rose (2082-50)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#D29A9C
Palermo Rose (1278)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#E1ADB3
Pink Eraser (2005-50)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C99EAA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C99EAA to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 10.98 (89.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C99EAA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C99EAA to Valspar

#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C99EAA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C99EAA to Behr

#D6A9AB
Berry Crush (S140-3)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#D3ADB1
Ballet Rose (S130-3)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#C99EAA 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



C99EAA
Pale Chestnut*

9EC9BD
Shelduck 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 #C99EAA?

Color that best contrast with #C99EAA is #9EC9BD, color name is Shelduck 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 #C99EAA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C99EAA is #9EC9BD, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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