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What color is CB9CA6?

The RGB color code for color number #CB9CA6 is RGB(203, 156, 166). In the RGB color model, #CB9CA6 has a red value of 203, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.2% magenta, 18.2% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 347.2° (degrees), 31.1 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CB9CA6 has a hue of 347.2° (degrees), 23.2 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color CB9CA6 is cool or warm?

Color CB9CA6 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CB9CA6? (For interior and product design)

CB9CA6 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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.



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#CB9CA6

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #CB9CA6 with dark and light Color




Is #CB9CA6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CB9CA6 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 #CB9CA6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 156, 166)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.15%
Yellow
18.23%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(347.23deg, 31.1 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
347.23°
Saturation
31.13 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 63, 54)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
63 (24.5%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
347.23°
Saturation
23.15 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 347.23°

W: 61.18 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 43.4

Y : 39.23

Z : 41.36

YXY

Y1 : 39.23

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 38.82%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 39.2 %

Munsell Color System

10RP 6.7/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 68.92

A : 19.01

B : 1.56

CIE-Lch

L : 68.92

C : 19.07

H : 4.69

CIE-Luv

L : 68.92

U : 28.51

V : -1.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.63

A : 14.09

B : 4.69






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CB9CA6


Here are the colors similar to CB9CA6. 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.



#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CB9CA6.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CB9CA6.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CB9CA6.


#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#D7A3AB
PANTONE 693 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#DAA5AD
PANTONE 501 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#D592AA
PANTONE 507 C
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CB9CA6.


#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CB9CA6.


#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CB9CA6


Here are the paint colors similar to CB9CA6. 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 CB9CA6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CB9CA6 to Dunn-Edwards


#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#D2A5A3
La Vie en Rose (DET 416)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#E5A2AB
Berry Riche (DE 5094)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CB9CA6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CB9CA6 to Sherwin Williams


#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CB9CA6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CB9CA6 to Valspar


#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CB9CA6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CB9CA6 to PPG Paints


#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#D194A1
Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CB9CA6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CB9CA6 to Benjamin Moore


#D29A9C
Palermo Rose (1278)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#D6ACB8
Damask Rose (2082-50)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color CB9CA6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CB9CA6 to Behr


#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#D8979E
Glow Pink (M150-4)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#D6A9AB
Berry Crush (S140-3)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#CB9CA6 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



CB9CA6
Pale Chestnut*

9CCBC1
Shelduck 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 #CB9CA6?

Color that best contrast with #CB9CA6 is #9CCBC1, color name is Shelduck 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 #CB9CA6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CB9CA6 is #9CCBC1, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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