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What color is C9B49B?

The RGB color code for color number #C9B49B is RGB(201, 180, 155). In the RGB color model, #C9B49B has a red value of 201, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 22.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.6° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9B49B has a hue of 32.6° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9B49B is cool or warm?

Color C9B49B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9B49B? (For interior and product design)

C9B49B 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.



Dark Color

#C9B49B

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #C9B49B with dark and light Color




Is #C9B49B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9B49B 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 #C9B49B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 180, 155)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.45%
Yellow
22.89%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(32.61deg, 29.9 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
32.61°
Saturation
29.87 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 78, 45)
Red
41 (15.9%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.61°
Saturation
22.89 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 32.61°

W: 60.78 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 46.33

Y : 47.43

Z : 37.72

YXY

Y1 : 47.43

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 29.41%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 47.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.2Y 7.3/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.46

A : 3.56

B : 15.5

CIE-Lch

L : 74.46

C : 15.9

H : 77.05

CIE-Luv

L : 74.46

U : 14.45

V : 21.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.87

A : -0.44

B : 15.73






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9B49B


Here are the colors similar to C9B49B. 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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9B49B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9B49B.


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#D3BBA8
PANTONE 481 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9B49B.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9B49B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9B49B.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9B49B


Here are the paint colors similar to C9B49B. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color C9B49B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9B49B to PPG Paints


#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9B49B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9B49B to Dunn-Edwards


#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D2B698
Slopes (DEC 721)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9B49B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9B49B to Valspar


#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9B49B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9B49B to Behr


#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9B49B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9B49B to Benjamin Moore


#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9B49B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9B49B to Sherwin Williams


#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#D2B79E
Ginger Root (SW 9095)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9B49B 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



C9B49B
Khaki*

9BB0C9
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 #C9B49B?

Color that best contrast with #C9B49B is #9BB0C9, 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 #C9B49B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9B49B is #9BB0C9, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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