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What color is C9BFAB?

The RGB color code for color number #C9BFAB is RGB(201, 191, 171). In the RGB color model, #C9BFAB has a red value of 201, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.0% magenta, 14.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 21.7 % saturation, and 72.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9BFAB has a hue of 40° (degrees), 14.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9BFAB is cool or warm?

Color C9BFAB is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9BFAB? (For interior and product design)

C9BFAB has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

#C9BFAB

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #C9BFAB with dark and light Color




Is #C9BFAB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9BFAB 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 #C9BFAB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 191, 171)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.98%
Yellow
14.93%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 21.7 %, 72.9 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
21.74 %.
Lightness
72.94 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 69, 42)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
69 (27.0%)
Blue
42 (16.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
14.93 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 67.06 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 50.07

Y : 52.62

Z : 46.05

YXY

Y1 : 52.62

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 25.10%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 52.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.3Y 7.6/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 77.65

A : 0.15

B : 11.34

CIE-Lch

L : 77.65

C : 11.35

H : 89.24

CIE-Luv

L : 77.65

U : 7.11

V : 16.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.54

A : -3.74

B : 13.14






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9BFAB


Here are the colors similar to C9BFAB. 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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9BFAB.


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#D1CCBD
PANTONE 7534 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9BFAB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9BFAB.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9BFAB.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9BFAB.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9BFAB


Here are the paint colors similar to C9BFAB. 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 C9BFAB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9BFAB to Valspar


#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9BFAB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9BFAB to Dunn-Edwards


#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#D2CDBC
Bay Salt (DET 642)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9BFAB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9BFAB to Benjamin Moore


#CAC7B4
Doily (CSP-130)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#CECBBA
Stingray (1529)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9BFAB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9BFAB to Sherwin Williams


#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#D1CCB9
Ancient Marble (SW 6162)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#D1CDBF
Sedate Gray (SW 6169)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9BFAB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9BFAB to PPG Paints


#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#D1CCC2
Whiskers (PPG1025-3)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9BFAB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9BFAB to Behr


#CAC8B4
Ocean Foam (PPU10-10)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9BFAB 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



C9BFAB
Dark Beige*

ABB5C9
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 #C9BFAB?

Color that best contrast with #C9BFAB is #ABB5C9, 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 #C9BFAB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9BFAB is #ABB5C9, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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