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What color is C9BBA3?

The RGB color code for color number #C9BBA3 is RGB(201, 187, 163). In the RGB color model, #C9BBA3 has a red value of 201, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 18.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9BBA3 has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9BBA3 is cool or warm?

Color C9BBA3 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9BBA3? (For interior and product design)

C9BBA3 has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

#C9BBA3

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #C9BBA3 with dark and light Color




Is #C9BBA3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9BBA3 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 #C9BBA3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 187, 163)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.97%
Yellow
18.91%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(37.89deg, 26.0 %, 71.4 %)

Hue
37.89°
Saturation
26.03 %.
Lightness
71.37 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 74, 43)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
74 (29.0%)
Blue
43 (16.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.89°
Saturation
18.91 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 37.89°

W: 63.92 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 48.47

Y : 50.6

Z : 41.86

YXY

Y1 : 50.6

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 26.67%

Y : 36.08%


LRV

~ 50.6 %

Munsell Color System

7Y 7.5/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 76.44

A : 1.03

B : 13.95

CIE-Lch

L : 76.44

C : 13.98

H : 85.79

CIE-Luv

L : 76.44

U : 9.87

V : 19.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.14

A : -2.86

B : 14.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9BBA3


Here are the colors similar to C9BBA3. 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 - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9BBA3.


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9BBA3.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9BBA3.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9BBA3.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9BBA3.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9BBA3


Here are the paint colors similar to C9BBA3. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9BBA3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9BBA3 to Sherwin Williams


#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9BBA3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9BBA3 to Behr


#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9BBA3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9BBA3 to PPG Paints


#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9BBA3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9BBA3 to Valspar


#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#D5C2AE
Cocoa Dust (T576)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9BBA3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9BBA3 to Benjamin Moore


#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#D7C2AD
King Arthur's Court (1081)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9BBA3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9BBA3 to Dunn-Edwards


#D5C3AD
Sahara (DEC 747)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#D6C0A4
Almond Latte (DE 6143)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D5BFA5
Apache Tan (DEC 746)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9BBA3 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



C9BBA3
Khaki*

A3B1C9
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 #C9BBA3?

Color that best contrast with #C9BBA3 is #A3B1C9, 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 #C9BBA3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9BBA3 is #A3B1C9, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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