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What color is C9B69B?

The RGB color code for color number #C9B69B is RGB(201, 182, 155). In the RGB color model, #C9B69B has a red value of 201, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 22.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9B69B has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9B69B is cool or warm?

Color C9B69B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9B69B? (For interior and product design)

C9B69B has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

#C9B69B

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #C9B69B with dark and light Color




Is #C9B69B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9B69B 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 #C9B69B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 182, 155)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.45%
Yellow
22.89%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(35.22deg, 29.9 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
35.22°
Saturation
29.87 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 79, 44)
Red
39 (15.5%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.22°
Saturation
22.89 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 35.22°

W: 60.78 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 46.73

Y : 48.24

Z : 37.86

YXY

Y1 : 48.24

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 28.63%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 48.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.4Y 7.4/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 74.98

A : 2.5

B : 16.22

CIE-Lch

L : 74.98

C : 16.41

H : 81.25

CIE-Luv

L : 74.98

U : 13.29

V : 22.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.45

A : -1.45

B : 16.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9B69B


Here are the colors similar to C9B69B. 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 - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9B69B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9B69B.


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9B69B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9B69B.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9B69B.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9B69B


Here are the paint colors similar to C9B69B. 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 C9B69B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9B69B to Behr


#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 0.27 (99.7% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9B69B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9B69B to Valspar


#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9B69B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9B69B to PPG Paints


#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9B69B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9B69B to Sherwin Williams


#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9B69B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9B69B to Benjamin Moore


#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9B69B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9B69B to Dunn-Edwards


#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#D5BFA5
Apache Tan (DEC 746)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9B69B 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



C9B69B
Khaki*

9BAEC9
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 #C9B69B?

Color that best contrast with #C9B69B is #9BAEC9, 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 #C9B69B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9B69B is #9BAEC9, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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