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HEX CAC497 - #CAC497, RGB(202,196,151) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #CAC497
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 196, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.0%, 25.2%, 20.8%



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What color is CAC497?

The RGB color code for color number #CAC497 is RGB(202, 196, 151). In the RGB color model, #CAC497 has a red value of 202, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.0% magenta, 25.2% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 52.9° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CAC497 has a hue of 52.9° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Color CAC497 is cool or warm?

Color CAC497 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CAC497? (For interior and product design)

CAC497 has an LRV of nearly 54. 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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#CAC497

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of #CAC497 with dark and light Color




Is #CAC497 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CAC497 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 #CAC497 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 196, 151)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.97%
Yellow
25.25%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(52.94deg, 32.5 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
52.94°
Saturation
32.48 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 86, 38)
Red
33 (12.8%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
38 (15.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
52.94°
Saturation
25.25 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 52.94°

W: 59.22 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 49.68

Y : 54.27

Z : 37.13

YXY

Y1 : 54.27

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 23.14%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 54.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.1GY 7.7/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 78.62

A : -5.07

B : 23.4

CIE-Lch

L : 78.62

C : 23.95

H : 102.22

CIE-Luv

L : 78.62

U : 6.09

V : 33.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.67

A : -8.54

B : 21.68






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CAC497

Here are the colors similar to CAC497. 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 - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CAC497.

#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#CFC493
PANTONE 4535 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#D5CB9F
PANTONE 4545 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#D4C898
PANTONE 4003 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CAC497.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CAC497.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CAC497.

#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CAC497.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #CAC497

Here are the paint colors similar to CAC497. 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 CAC497 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CAC497 to Dunn-Edwards

#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CAC497 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CAC497 to Benjamin Moore

#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#CBC8A3
Dried Parsley (522)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CCCCA3
Fernwood Green (2145-40)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CAC497 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CAC497 to Sherwin Williams

#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color CAC497 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CAC497 to Behr

#CDCA9F
Anjou Pear (MQ4-41)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#C7C088
Wheat Grass (PPU9-11)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CAC497 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CAC497 to Valspar

#CECAA4
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#C9C088
Frozen Marguerita (P094)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#CFCAA7
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CAC497 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CAC497 to PPG Paints

#CCBF88
Country Style (PPG11-04)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color CAC497 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CAC497 to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#C7BFAB
Old White (4)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#CAC497 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



CAC497
Sage Green*

979DCA
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 #CAC497?

Color that best contrast with #CAC497 is #979DCA, 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 #CAC497?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CAC497 is #979DCA, color name is Blue Bell*.





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