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HEX C9A68A - #C9A68A, RGB(201,166,138) Color


Color Name: Hazelnut*
Hex Color Code: #C9A68A
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 166, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.4%, 31.3%, 21.2%



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What color is C9A68A?

The RGB color code for color number #C9A68A is RGB(201, 166, 138). In the RGB color model, #C9A68A has a red value of 201, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 31.3% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.7° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9A68A has a hue of 26.7° (degrees), 31.3 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9A68A is cool or warm?

Color C9A68A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9A68A? (For interior and product design)

C9A68A has an LRV of nearly 42. 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 42 of #C9A68A with dark and light Color




Is #C9A68A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9A68A 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 #C9A68A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 166, 138)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.41%
Yellow
31.34%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(26.67deg, 36.8 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
26.67°
Saturation
36.84 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 86, 48)
Red
53 (20.6%)
Yellow
86 (33.7%)
Blue
48 (19.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.67°
Saturation
31.34 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 26.67°

W: 54.12 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 42.31

Y : 41.52

Z : 29.83

YXY

Y1 : 41.52

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 34.90%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 41.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.2YR 6.9/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 70.54

A : 8.75

B : 19.32

CIE-Lch

L : 70.54

C : 21.2

H : 65.63

CIE-Luv

L : 70.54

U : 24.23

V : 24.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.44

A : 4.43

B : 17.66






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C9A68A

Here are the colors similar to C9A68A. 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.

#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#DEA681
Tumbleweed
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9A68A.

#CDA788
PANTONE 4665 C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#CDA786
PANTONE 2311 C
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9A68A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9A68A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9A68A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9A68A.

#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C9A68A

Here are the paint colors similar to C9A68A. 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 C9A68A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9A68A to Valspar

#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9A68A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9A68A to Benjamin Moore

#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9A68A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9A68A to Dunn-Edwards

#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D5B59C
Kraft Paper (DE 6109)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9A68A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9A68A to PPG Paints

#CDA885
Covered Wagon (PPG16-18)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#D3B191
Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#C79C7C
Summer Spice (PPG16-02)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9A68A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9A68A to Sherwin Williams

#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9A68A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9A68A to Behr

#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#D2A888
Autumn Air (PPU3-11)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#D3B090
Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C9A68A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C9A68A to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 7.75 (92.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9A68A 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



C9A68A
Hazelnut*

8AADC9
Air Superiority 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 #C9A68A?

Color that best contrast with #C9A68A is #8AADC9, color name is Air Superiority 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 #C9A68A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9A68A is #8AADC9, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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