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What color is CAAB2E?

The RGB color code for color number #CAAB2E is RGB(202, 171, 46). In the RGB color model, #CAAB2E has a red value of 202, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 46. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 77.2% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.1° (degrees), 62.9 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CAAB2E has a hue of 48.1° (degrees), 77.2 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color CAAB2E is cool or warm?

Color CAAB2E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CAAB2E? (For interior and product design)

CAAB2E has an LRV of nearly 42. 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.



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#CAAB2E

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #CAAB2E with dark and light Color




Is #CAAB2E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CAAB2E 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 #CAAB2E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 171, 46)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.35%
Yellow
77.23%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(48.08deg, 62.9 %, 48.6 %)

Hue
48.08°
Saturation
62.90 %.
Lightness
48.63 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 155, 39)
Red
73 (28.5%)
Yellow
155 (60.7%)
Blue
39 (15.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.08°
Saturation
77.23 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 48.08°

W: 18.04 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 39.41

Y : 41.88

Z : 8.59

YXY

Y1 : 41.88

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 32.94%

Y : 81.96%


LRV

~ 41.9 %

Munsell Color System

6Y 6.9/9.2

CIE-Lab

L : 70.79

A : -1.23

B : 63.85

CIE-Lch

L : 70.79

C : 63.86

H : 91.11

CIE-Luv

L : 70.79

U : 27.17

V : 69.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.71

A : -4.54

B : 37.43






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CAAB2E


Here are the colors similar to CAAB2E. 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.



#D4AF37
Metallic Gold
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CAAB2E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CAAB2E.


#CFB023
PANTONE 7752 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C5A900
PANTONE 103 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#D1B349
PANTONE 4018 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C1A01E
PANTONE 7753 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CAAB2E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CAAB2E.


#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CAAB2E.


#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CAAB2E


Here are the paint colors similar to CAAB2E. 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 CAAB2E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CAAB2E to Behr


#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CAAB2E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CAAB2E to Valspar


#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CAAB2E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CAAB2E to PPG Paints


#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#D8AD39
Yarrow (PPG1214-7)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CAAB2E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CAAB2E to Sherwin Williams


#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#DDB835
Eye Catching (SW 6914)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CAAB2E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CAAB2E to Dunn-Edwards


#D5AB2C
Brassy (DEA 122)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#CFAC47
Haystacks (DE 5432)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CAAB2E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CAAB2E to Benjamin Moore


#C6A447
French Quarter Gold (287)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#CAAB55
Hollywood Gold (279)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#D0A647
Golden Bounty (294)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#CAAB2E 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



CAAB2E
Metallic Gold*

2E4DCA
Cerulean 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 #CAAB2E?

Color that best contrast with #CAAB2E is #2E4DCA, color name is Cerulean 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 #CAAB2E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CAAB2E is #2E4DCA, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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