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HEX C9B29E - #C9B29E, RGB(201,178,158) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #C9B29E
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 178, 158)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.4%, 21.4%, 21.2%



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What color is C9B29E?

The RGB color code for color number #C9B29E is RGB(201, 178, 158). In the RGB color model, #C9B29E has a red value of 201, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 21.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 28.5 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9B29E has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 21.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9B29E is cool or warm?

Color C9B29E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9B29E? (For interior and product design)

C9B29E has an LRV of nearly 47. 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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#C9B29E

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #C9B29E with dark and light Color




Is #C9B29E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9B29E 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 #C9B29E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 178, 158)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.44%
Yellow
21.39%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(27.91deg, 28.5 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
27.91°
Saturation
28.48 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 75, 46)
Red
41 (16.0%)
Yellow
75 (29.5%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.91°
Saturation
21.39 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 27.91°

W: 61.96 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 46.18

Y : 46.73

Z : 38.93

YXY

Y1 : 46.73

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 30.20%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 46.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.2Y 7.3/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 74.01

A : 5.08

B : 13.24

CIE-Lch

L : 74.01

C : 14.18

H : 69.02

CIE-Luv

L : 74.01

U : 15.38

V : 17.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.36

A : 0.96

B : 14.08






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C9B29E

Here are the colors similar to C9B29E. 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.

#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9B29E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9B29E.

#D3BBA8
PANTONE 481 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#D4B59E
PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9B29E.

#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9B29E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9B29E.

#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C9B29E

Here are the paint colors similar to C9B29E. 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 C9B29E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9B29E to Valspar

#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#C7B5A4
Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9B29E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9B29E to Sherwin Williams

#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#D2B79E
Ginger Root (SW 9095)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9B29E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9B29E to Benjamin Moore

#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#D1B7A3
Saint Martin Sand (2164-50)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D1B9A9
Cashmere Wrap (CSP-345)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9B29E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9B29E to Dunn-Edwards

#C7B39E
Rincon Cove (DEC 757)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9B29E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9B29E to PPG Paints

#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C9B29E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C9B29E to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C6BAAA
Roasted Macadamia (CB2)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9B29E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9B29E to Behr

#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9B29E 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



C9B29E
Dark Nude*

9EB5C9
Light Steel 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 #C9B29E?

Color that best contrast with #C9B29E is #9EB5C9, color name is Light Steel 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 #C9B29E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9B29E is #9EB5C9, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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