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What color is C9A151?

The RGB color code for color number #C9A151 is RGB(201, 161, 81). In the RGB color model, #C9A151 has a red value of 201, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.9% magenta, 59.7% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 52.6 % saturation, and 55.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9A151 has a hue of 40° (degrees), 59.7 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9A151 is cool or warm?

Color C9A151 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9A151? (For interior and product design)

C9A151 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

#C9A151

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #C9A151 with dark and light Color




Is #C9A151 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9A151 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 #C9A151 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 161, 81)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.90%
Yellow
59.70%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 52.6 %, 55.3 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
52.63 %.
Lightness
55.29 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 124, 44)
Red
71 (28.0%)
Yellow
124 (48.6%)
Blue
44 (17.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
59.70 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 31.76 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 38.32

Y : 38.5

Z : 13.2

YXY

Y1 : 38.5

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 36.86%

Y : 68.24%


LRV

~ 38.5 %

Munsell Color System

3Y 6.7/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.39

A : 5.62

B : 46.52

CIE-Lch

L : 68.39

C : 46.86

H : 83.11

CIE-Luv

L : 68.39

U : 32.01

V : 53.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.05

A : 1.64

B : 30.82






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9A151


Here are the colors similar to C9A151. 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 - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#E3A857
Indian Yellow
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9A151.


#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#D6A148
PANTONE 4025 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#D4AE66
PANTONE 4024 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9A151.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9A151.


#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9A151.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9A151.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9A151


Here are the paint colors similar to C9A151. 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 C9A151 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9A151 to Valspar


#C8A24F
Excitable (V055-4)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#CBA25E
Earthen Sienna (3007-5B)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#CFA342
Ripe Pear (P091)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C99E3A
Golden Avocado (3008-5A)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9A151 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9A151 to Benjamin Moore


#C59E55
Autumn Gold (2152-30)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#C29E54
Leap of Faith (210)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C29A4D
Antique Bronze (217)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C99B42
Fields of Gold (203)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9A151 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9A151 to Sherwin Williams


#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C2A462
Antiquity (SW 6402)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9A151 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9A151 to Dunn-Edwards


#CFA14A
Chipmunk (DE 5376)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#CDA563
Caribou Herd (DE 5361)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9A151 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9A151 to PPG Paints


#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9A151 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9A151 to Behr


#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#D6A550
Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9A151 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



C9A151
Aztec Gold*

5179C9
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 #C9A151?

Color that best contrast with #C9A151 is #5179C9, 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 #C9A151?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9A151 is #5179C9, color name is Glaucous*.





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