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What color is C9C38F?

The RGB color code for color number #C9C38F is RGB(201, 195, 143). In the RGB color model, #C9C38F has a red value of 201, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.0% magenta, 28.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.8° (degrees), 34.9 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9C38F has a hue of 53.8° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9C38F is cool or warm?

Color C9C38F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9C38F? (For interior and product design)

C9C38F 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

#C9C38F

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #C9C38F with dark and light Color




Is #C9C38F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9C38F 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 #C9C38F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 195, 143)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.99%
Yellow
28.86%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(53.79deg, 34.9 %, 67.5 %)

Hue
53.79°
Saturation
34.94 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 92, 39)
Red
35 (13.5%)
Yellow
92 (36.3%)
Blue
39 (15.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.79°
Saturation
28.86 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 53.79°

W: 56.08 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 48.56

Y : 53.43

Z : 33.74

YXY

Y1 : 53.43

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 23.53%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 53.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.2GY 7.7/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 78.13

A : -6.01

B : 26.95

CIE-Lch

L : 78.13

C : 27.61

H : 102.57

CIE-Luv

L : 78.13

U : 6.46

V : 37.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.1

A : -9.34

B : 23.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9C38F


Here are the colors similar to C9C38F. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9C38F.


#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#CFC493
PANTONE 4535 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D4C898
PANTONE 4003 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9C38F.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9C38F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9C38F.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C9C38F.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9C38F


Here are the paint colors similar to C9C38F. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9C38F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9C38F to Dunn-Edwards


#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9C38F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9C38F to Behr


#C7C088
Wheat Grass (PPU9-11)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#D4C493
Almondine (M310-4)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9C38F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9C38F to Valspar


#C9C088
Frozen Marguerita (P094)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#CDC186
Olive Marinade (6007-5C)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9C38F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9C38F to Benjamin Moore


#C4C184
Dill Pickle (2147-40)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C9BF80
Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C6B984
Timothy Straw (2149-40)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9C38F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9C38F to PPG Paints


#CCBF88
Country Style (PPG11-04)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9C38F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9C38F to Sherwin Williams


#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9C38F 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



C9C38F
Sage Green*

8F95C9
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 #C9C38F?

Color that best contrast with #C9C38F is #8F95C9, 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 #C9C38F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9C38F is #8F95C9, color name is Blue Bell*.





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