Color Name
Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code
#CB9987
RGB Color Code
RGB(203, 153, 135)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 24.6%, 33.5%, 20.4%
#CB9987 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is CB9987?

The RGB color code for color number #CB9987 is RGB(203, 153, 135). In the RGB color model, #CB9987 has a red value of 203, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.6% magenta, 33.5% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.9° (degrees), 39.5 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CB9987 has a hue of 15.9° (degrees), 33.5 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color CB9987 is cool or warm?

Color CB9987 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CB9987? (For interior and product design)

CB9987 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

#CB9987

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #CB9987 with dark and light Color




Is #CB9987 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CB9987 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 #CB9987 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 153, 135)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.63%
Yellow
33.50%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(15.88deg, 39.5 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
15.88°
Saturation
39.53 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 83, 52)
Red
61 (24.0%)
Yellow
83 (32.4%)
Blue
52 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.88°
Saturation
33.50 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 15.88°

W: 52.94 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 40.39

Y : 37.23

Z : 27.98

YXY

Y1 : 37.23

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 40.00%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 37.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.2YR 6.6/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 67.45

A : 16.23

B : 16.73

CIE-Lch

L : 67.45

C : 23.3

H : 45.86

CIE-Luv

L : 67.45

U : 34.03

V : 19.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.01

A : 11.39

B : 15.52






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CB9987

Here are the colors similar to CB9987. 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.

#BC987E Color
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#E9967A Color
Dark Salmon
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#DEA681 Color
Tumbleweed
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#E58E73 Color
Middle Red
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CB9987.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CB9987.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CB9987.

#C89C82 Color
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#E09371 Color
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#E18C6A Color
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CB9987.

#D5A286 Color
PANTONE 7514 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#B99682 Color
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#E3A184 Color
PANTONE 2438 C
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#C09C83 Color
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CB9987.

#C6846D Color
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #CB9987

Here are the paint colors similar to CB9987. 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 CB9987 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CB9987 to Sherwin Williams



Farrow & Ball

Hex color CB9987 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CB9987 to Farrow & Ball

#C8977E Color
Ointment Pink (21)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CB9175 Color
Menagerie (63)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C0866C Color
Folly Pink (G14)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#D6A686 Color
Fowler Pink (39)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CB9987 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CB9987 to Dunn-Edwards



PPG Paints

Hex color CB9987 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CB9987 to PPG Paints



Valspar

Hex color CB9987 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CB9987 to Valspar



Benjamin Moore

Hex color CB9987 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CB9987 to Benjamin Moore

#C39D87 Color
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#E79E83 Color
Coral Glow (026)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color CB9987 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CB9987 to Behr








Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#CB9987 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



CB9987
Pale Taupe*

87B9CB
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 #CB9987?

Color that best contrast with #CB9987 is #87B9CB, 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 #CB9987?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CB9987 is #87B9CB, color name is Glacier*.





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