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What color is CAB79B?

The RGB color code for color number #CAB79B is RGB(202, 183, 155). In the RGB color model, #CAB79B has a red value of 202, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.4% magenta, 23.3% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.7° (degrees), 30.7 % saturation, and 70.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CAB79B has a hue of 35.7° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color CAB79B is cool or warm?

Color CAB79B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CAB79B? (For interior and product design)

CAB79B has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

#CAB79B

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #CAB79B with dark and light Color




Is #CAB79B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CAB79B 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 #CAB79B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 183, 155)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.41%
Yellow
23.27%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(35.74deg, 30.7 %, 70.0 %)

Hue
35.74°
Saturation
30.72 %.
Lightness
70.00 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 79, 43)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
43 (17.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.74°
Saturation
23.27 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 35.74°

W: 60.78 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 47.21

Y : 48.79

Z : 37.94

YXY

Y1 : 48.79

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 28.24%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 48.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.7Y 7.4/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 75.32

A : 2.34

B : 16.71

CIE-Lch

L : 75.32

C : 16.88

H : 82.02

CIE-Luv

L : 75.32

U : 13.36

V : 22.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.85

A : -1.6

B : 16.69






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CAB79B


Here are the colors similar to CAB79B. 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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CAB79B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CAB79B.


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CAB79B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CAB79B.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CAB79B.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CAB79B


Here are the paint colors similar to CAB79B. 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 CAB79B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CAB79B to Behr


#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 0.37 (99.6% similar)
#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CAB79B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CAB79B to Valspar


#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CAB79B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CAB79B to Sherwin Williams


#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#CDB592
Whole Wheat (SW 6121)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CAB79B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CAB79B to Dunn-Edwards


#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#D6C0A4
Almond Latte (DE 6143)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#D5BFA5
Apache Tan (DEC 746)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CAB79B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CAB79B to PPG Paints


#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CAB79B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CAB79B to Benjamin Moore


#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#CAB79B 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



CAB79B
Khaki*

9BAECA
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 #CAB79B?

Color that best contrast with #CAB79B is #9BAECA, 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 #CAB79B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CAB79B is #9BAECA, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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