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What color is CAAD87?

The RGB color code for color number #CAAD87 is RGB(202, 173, 135). In the RGB color model, #CAAD87 has a red value of 202, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.4% magenta, 33.2% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34° (degrees), 38.7 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CAAD87 has a hue of 34° (degrees), 33.2 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color CAAD87 is cool or warm?

Color CAAD87 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CAAD87? (For interior and product design)

CAAD87 has an LRV of nearly 44. 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

#CAAD87

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #CAAD87 with dark and light Color




Is #CAAD87 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CAAD87 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 #CAAD87 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 173, 135)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.36%
Yellow
33.17%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(34.03deg, 38.7 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
34.03°
Saturation
38.73 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 90, 45)
Red
49 (19.3%)
Yellow
90 (35.5%)
Blue
45 (17.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.03°
Saturation
33.17 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 34.03°

W: 52.94 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 43.67

Y : 44.19

Z : 29.15

YXY

Y1 : 44.19

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 32.16%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 44.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 7.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 72.36

A : 4.98

B : 23.44

CIE-Lch

L : 72.36

C : 23.96

H : 78

CIE-Luv

L : 72.36

U : 20.86

V : 30.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.48

A : 0.93

B : 20.54






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CAAD87


Here are the colors similar to CAAD87. 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.



#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CAAD87.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CAAD87.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CAAD87.


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#D9B48F
PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CAAD87.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CAAD87.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CAAD87


Here are the paint colors similar to CAAD87. 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 CAAD87 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CAAD87 to Sherwin Williams


#CAAD87
Dromedary Camel (SW 7694)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#CCB18B
Safari (SW 7697)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CAAD87 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CAAD87 to Benjamin Moore


#C9AC86
Twilight Gold (1069)
ΔE - 0.28 (99.7% similar)
#C9AE84
Bridgewater Tan (1096)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#CCB084
Wilmington Tan (HC-34)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CAAD87 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CAAD87 to Valspar


#C8AA83
Moraine (V090-3)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#D1B390
Warm Buff (3002-10A)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#CCA97C
Castell Harlech (8003-21D)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CAAD87 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CAAD87 to PPG Paints


#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#D1B088
Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#D2AD87
Cheddar Biscuit (PPG1083-5)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color CAAD87 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CAAD87 to Behr


#CBB08C
Raffia Ribbon (PPU7-20)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#CBAC88
Perfect Tan (N280-4)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#CBAE84
Harvest Home (MQ2-13)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CAAD87 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CAAD87 to Dunn-Edwards


#CCAC86
DaVanzo Beige (DET 664)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#D0B082
Warm Butterscotch (DE 6151)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#CAAD87 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



CAAD87
Tan*

87A4CA
Dark Pastel 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 #CAAD87?

Color that best contrast with #CAAD87 is #87A4CA, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #CAAD87?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CAAD87 is #87A4CA, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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