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HEX C9AD97 - #C9AD97, RGB(201,173,151) Color


Color Name: Hazelnut*
Hex Color Code: #C9AD97
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 173, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.9%, 24.9%, 21.2%



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What color is C9AD97?

The RGB color code for color number #C9AD97 is RGB(201, 173, 151). In the RGB color model, #C9AD97 has a red value of 201, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 24.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.4° (degrees), 31.6 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9AD97 has a hue of 26.4° (degrees), 24.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9AD97 is cool or warm?

Color C9AD97 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9AD97? (For interior and product design)

C9AD97 has an LRV of nearly 45. 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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#C9AD97

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #C9AD97 with dark and light Color




Is #C9AD97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9AD97 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 #C9AD97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 173, 151)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.93%
Yellow
24.88%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(26.4deg, 31.6 %, 69.0 %)

Hue
26.4°
Saturation
31.65 %.
Lightness
69.02 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 79, 47)
Red
45 (17.8%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.4°
Saturation
24.88 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 26.4°

W: 59.22 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 44.62

Y : 44.54

Z : 35.52

YXY

Y1 : 44.54

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 32.16%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 44.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.6Y 7.1/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 72.59

A : 6.75

B : 15.05

CIE-Lch

L : 72.59

C : 16.5

H : 65.86

CIE-Luv

L : 72.59

U : 18.87

V : 19.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.74

A : 2.54

B : 15.16






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C9AD97

Here are the colors similar to C9AD97. 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 - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9AD97.

#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#D4B59E
PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9AD97.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9AD97.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9AD97.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9AD97.

#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C9AD97

Here are the paint colors similar to C9AD97. 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 C9AD97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9AD97 to Behr

#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#D3B29A
Sweet Tea (S210-3)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9AD97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9AD97 to Benjamin Moore

#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#D1B7A3
Saint Martin Sand (2164-50)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C9AD97 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C9AD97 to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9AD97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9AD97 to Dunn-Edwards

#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#D5B59C
Kraft Paper (DE 6109)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9AD97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9AD97 to PPG Paints

#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9AD97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9AD97 to Valspar

#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#CEAF93
Maple Leaf (2008-8B)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9AD97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9AD97 to Sherwin Williams

#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9AD97 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



C9AD97
Hazelnut*

97B3C9
Pewter 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 #C9AD97?

Color that best contrast with #C9AD97 is #97B3C9, color name is Pewter 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 #C9AD97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9AD97 is #97B3C9, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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