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What color is CA9C8E?

The RGB color code for color number #CA9C8E is RGB(202, 156, 142). In the RGB color model, #CA9C8E has a red value of 202, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 29.7% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14° (degrees), 36.1 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CA9C8E has a hue of 14° (degrees), 29.7 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color CA9C8E is cool or warm?

Color CA9C8E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CA9C8E? (For interior and product design)

CA9C8E has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#CA9C8E

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #CA9C8E with dark and light Color




Is #CA9C8E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CA9C8E 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 #CA9C8E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 156, 142)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.77%
Yellow
29.70%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(14deg, 36.1 %, 67.5 %)

Hue
14°
Saturation
36.14 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 79, 52)
Red
57 (22.5%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
52 (20.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
14°
Saturation
29.70 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 14°

W: 55.69 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 41.13

Y : 38.29

Z : 30.81

YXY

Y1 : 38.29

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 38.82%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 38.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.4YR 6.7/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 68.23

A : 15.12

B : 13.92

CIE-Lch

L : 68.23

C : 20.55

H : 42.63

CIE-Luv

L : 68.23

U : 30.66

V : 16.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.88

A : 10.36

B : 13.79






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CA9C8E


Here are the colors similar to CA9C8E. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#E9967A
Dark Salmon
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CA9C8E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CA9C8E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CA9C8E.


#DCA59C
PANTONE 2444 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CA9C8E.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CA9C8E.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CA9C8E


Here are the paint colors similar to CA9C8E. 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 CA9C8E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CA9C8E to Behr


#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#D0A29E
Rose Pottery (S150-3)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CA9C8E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CA9C8E to PPG Paints


#CDA09A
Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#D1907C
Orange Essential (PPG1063-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CA9C8E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CA9C8E to Dunn-Edwards


#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CB8E81
Rose de Mai (DET 432)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#C8987E
Chinook Salmon (DET 456)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CA9C8E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CA9C8E to Sherwin Williams


#CE9382
Coral Island (SW 6332)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#CC8D84
Rosedust (SW 0025)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#D9987C
Persimmon (SW 6339)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CA9C8E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CA9C8E to Benjamin Moore


#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#CE958E
Belladonna Lily (2093-40)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#D19A95
Rosy Tan (2091-50)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CA9C8E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CA9C8E to Valspar


#DE9E85
Venetian Plaster (8002-12C)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#C6908B
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#CA9C8E 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



CA9C8E
Rosy Brown*

8EBCCA
Glacier*


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 #CA9C8E?

Color that best contrast with #CA9C8E is #8EBCCA, color name is Glacier*
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 #CA9C8E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CA9C8E is #8EBCCA, color name is Glacier*.





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