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What color is C9B996?

The RGB color code for color number #C9B996 is RGB(201, 185, 150). In the RGB color model, #C9B996 has a red value of 201, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.0% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9B996 has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9B996 is cool or warm?

Color C9B996 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9B996? (For interior and product design)

C9B996 has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

#C9B996

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #C9B996 with dark and light Color




Is #C9B996 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9B996 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 #C9B996 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 185, 150)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.96%
Yellow
25.37%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(41.18deg, 32.1 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
41.18°
Saturation
32.08 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 84, 43)
Red
39 (15.2%)
Yellow
84 (32.7%)
Blue
43 (16.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.18°
Saturation
25.37 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 41.18°

W: 58.82 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 46.94

Y : 49.32

Z : 35.9

YXY

Y1 : 49.32

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 27.45%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 49.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.6Y 7.4/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 75.65

A : 0.19

B : 19.85

CIE-Lch

L : 75.65

C : 19.85

H : 89.46

CIE-Luv

L : 75.65

U : 11.89

V : 27.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.23

A : -3.58

B : 18.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9B996


Here are the colors similar to C9B996. 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 - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9B996.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9B996.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9B996.


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9B996.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9B996.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9B996


Here are the paint colors similar to C9B996. 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 C9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9B996 to Valspar


#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#CCB692
Dad's Slippers (T570)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C1B28B
Withered Moss (6007-3C)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9B996 to Behr


#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C0AD89
Oat Field (S320-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9B996 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9B996 to PPG Paints


#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#CCB88D
Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9B996 to Benjamin Moore


#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#C0B08C
Yorkshire Tan (HC-23)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#CAB88C
Shakespeare Tan (228)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#BFAE8C
Quincy Tan (HC-25)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9B996 to Dunn-Edwards


#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9B996 to Sherwin Williams


#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#CDB592
Whole Wheat (SW 6121)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9B996 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



C9B996
Khaki*

96A6C9
Blue Bell*


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 #C9B996?

Color that best contrast with #C9B996 is #96A6C9, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #C9B996?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9B996 is #96A6C9, color name is Blue Bell*.





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