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HEX C9A2B1 - #C9A2B1, RGB(201,162,177) Color


Color Name: Pale Chestnut*
Hex Color Code: #C9A2B1
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 162, 177)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.4%, 11.9%, 21.2%



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What color is C9A2B1?

The RGB color code for color number #C9A2B1 is RGB(201, 162, 177). In the RGB color model, #C9A2B1 has a red value of 201, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 11.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 336.9° (degrees), 26.5 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9A2B1 has a hue of 336.9° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9A2B1 is cool or warm?

Color C9A2B1 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9A2B1? (For interior and product design)

C9A2B1 has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #C9A2B1 with dark and light Color




Is #C9A2B1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9A2B1 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 #C9A2B1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 162, 177)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.40%
Yellow
11.94%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(336.92deg, 26.5 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
336.92°
Saturation
26.53 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 57, 54)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Yellow
57 (22.3%)
Blue
54 (21.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
336.92°
Saturation
19.40 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 336.92°

W: 63.53 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 44.94

Y : 41.43

Z : 47.22

YXY

Y1 : 41.43

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 36.47%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 41.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.6RP 6.9/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 70.48

A : 16.79

B : -2.29

CIE-Lch

L : 70.48

C : 16.94

H : 352.23

CIE-Luv

L : 70.48

U : 22.56

V : -6.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.37

A : 11.99

B : 1.56






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C9A2B1

Here are the colors similar to C9A2B1. 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 - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9A2B1.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9A2B1.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9A2B1.

#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9A2B1.

#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BFA5B8
PANTONE 5155 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#CEA7C2
PANTONE 4079 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#D7A3AB
PANTONE 693 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9A2B1.

#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C9A2B1

Here are the paint colors similar to C9A2B1. 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.


Behr

Hex color C9A2B1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9A2B1 to Behr

#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#D4A9C3
Heart To Heart (M120-4)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#D3ADB1
Ballet Rose (S130-3)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9A2B1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9A2B1 to Valspar

#CDA8BE
Tranquil Dusk (V039-3)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#DCA2C1
Amelia (V040-3)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9A2B1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9A2B1 to Sherwin Williams

#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#D899B1
Haute Pink (SW 6570)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9A2B1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9A2B1 to Benjamin Moore

#D6ACB8
Damask Rose (2082-50)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#CCAEC5
Angelina (1376)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#D8B2CA
Luscious (1369)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C9A2B1 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C9A2B1 to Farrow & Ball

#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 12.01 (88.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9A2B1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9A2B1 to Dunn-Edwards

#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9A2B1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9A2B1 to PPG Paints

#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#E1B9C2
Love In A Mist (PPG1050-3)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#D8B7CF
Light Mulberry (PPG1180-4)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9A2B1 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



C9A2B1
Pale Chestnut*

A2C9BA
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 #C9A2B1?

Color that best contrast with #C9A2B1 is #A2C9BA, 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 #C9A2B1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9A2B1 is #A2C9BA, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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