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What color is C9A27D?

The RGB color code for color number #C9A27D is RGB(201, 162, 125). In the RGB color model, #C9A27D has a red value of 201, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 37.8% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9A27D has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9A27D is cool or warm?

Color C9A27D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9A27D? (For interior and product design)

C9A27D 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.



Dark Color

#C9A27D

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #C9A27D with dark and light Color




Is #C9A27D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9A27D 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 #C9A27D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 162, 125)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.40%
Yellow
37.81%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(29.21deg, 41.3 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
29.21°
Saturation
41.30 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 94, 49)
Red
59 (22.9%)
Yellow
94 (36.7%)
Blue
49 (19.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.21°
Saturation
37.81 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 29.21°

W: 49.02 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 40.71

Y : 39.74

Z : 24.93

YXY

Y1 : 39.74

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 36.47%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 39.7 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 6.8/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.28

A : 9.3

B : 24.69

CIE-Lch

L : 69.28

C : 26.38

H : 69.37

CIE-Luv

L : 69.28

U : 27.92

V : 30.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.04

A : 4.95

B : 20.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9A27D


Here are the colors similar to C9A27D. 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 - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9A27D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9A27D.


#CDA077
PANTONE 728 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#CDA786
PANTONE 2311 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#CDA788
PANTONE 4665 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9A27D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9A27D.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9A27D.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9A27D


Here are the paint colors similar to C9A27D. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9A27D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9A27D to Benjamin Moore


#C49F78
Farm Fresh (AF-360)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C39B74
Butternut Squash (1090)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C19D73
Barley Harvest (1070)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9A27D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9A27D to PPG Paints


#CDA885
Covered Wagon (PPG16-18)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#C89B75
Doeskin (PPG1082-5)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C9A375
Outback (PPG1088-5)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C79C7C
Summer Spice (PPG16-02)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9A27D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9A27D to Behr


#C79E73
Gingersnap (S270-5)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#CBA578
Butter Nut (HDC-AC-13)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9A27D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9A27D to Dunn-Edwards


#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#C89672
Sonora Shade (DE 5263)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9A27D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9A27D to Valspar


#C29D74
Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#C29875
Friendly Tan (2008-8A)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#CC9F80
Vienna Beige (2004-8A)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9A27D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9A27D to Sherwin Williams


#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C09972
Lanyard (SW 7680)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C29871
Caramelized (SW 9186)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BD9C77
Mesa Tan (SW 7695)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9A27D 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



C9A27D
Camel*

7DA4C9
Dark Pastel 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 #C9A27D?

Color that best contrast with #C9A27D is #7DA4C9, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #C9A27D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9A27D is #7DA4C9, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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