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What color is CBA97E?

The RGB color code for color number #CBA97E is RGB(203, 169, 126). In the RGB color model, #CBA97E has a red value of 203, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 37.9% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.5° (degrees), 42.5 % saturation, and 64.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CBA97E has a hue of 33.5° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color CBA97E is cool or warm?

Color CBA97E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CBA97E? (For interior and product design)

CBA97E has an LRV of nearly 43. 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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#CBA97E

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #CBA97E with dark and light Color




Is #CBA97E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CBA97E 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 #CBA97E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 169, 126)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.75%
Yellow
37.93%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(33.51deg, 42.5 %, 64.5 %)

Hue
33.51°
Saturation
42.54 %.
Lightness
64.51 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 95, 45)
Red
54 (21.2%)
Yellow
95 (37.4%)
Blue
45 (17.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.51°
Saturation
37.93 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 33.51°

W: 49.41 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 42.58

Y : 42.58

Z : 25.71

YXY

Y1 : 42.58

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 33.73%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 42.6 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 7.0/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 71.27

A : 6.43

B : 26.84

CIE-Lch

L : 71.27

C : 27.6

H : 76.52

CIE-Luv

L : 71.27

U : 24.78

V : 34.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.25

A : 2.29

B : 22.31






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CBA97E


Here are the colors similar to CBA97E. 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.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CBA97E.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CBA97E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CBA97E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CBA97E.


#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#D9B48F
PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#CDA077
PANTONE 728 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CBA97E.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CBA97E


Here are the paint colors similar to CBA97E. 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 CBA97E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CBA97E to Sherwin Williams


#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#D2B084
Restrained Gold (SW 6129)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#CAAD87
Dromedary Camel (SW 7694)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CBA97E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CBA97E to Valspar


#CCA97C
Castell Harlech (8003-21D)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#C8AA83
Moraine (V090-3)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color CBA97E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CBA97E to Behr


#CBAA7D
Flax Straw (S300-4)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#CBA578
Butter Nut (HDC-AC-13)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#CBAE84
Harvest Home (MQ2-13)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#D3AE85
Praline (S270-4)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CBA97E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CBA97E to Dunn-Edwards


#CCAC86
DaVanzo Beige (DET 664)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#D0B082
Warm Butterscotch (DE 6151)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CBA97E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CBA97E to Benjamin Moore


#C9AC86
Twilight Gold (1069)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#C9AE84
Bridgewater Tan (1096)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CCB084
Wilmington Tan (HC-34)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CBA97E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CBA97E to PPG Paints


#C9A375
Outback (PPG1088-5)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#D1B088
Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#D2AD87
Cheddar Biscuit (PPG1083-5)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#CBA97E 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



CBA97E
Light French Beige*

7EA0CB
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 #CBA97E?

Color that best contrast with #CBA97E is #7EA0CB, 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 #CBA97E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CBA97E is #7EA0CB, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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