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What color is CBA997?

The RGB color code for color number #CBA997 is RGB(203, 169, 151). In the RGB color model, #CBA997 has a red value of 203, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 25.6% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.8° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CBA997 has a hue of 20.8° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color CBA997 is cool or warm?

Color CBA997 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CBA997? (For interior and product design)

CBA997 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.



Dark Color

#CBA997

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #CBA997 with dark and light Color




Is #CBA997 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CBA997 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 #CBA997 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 169, 151)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.75%
Yellow
25.62%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(20.77deg, 33.3 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
20.77°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 77, 48)
Red
48 (18.7%)
Yellow
77 (30.3%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20.77°
Saturation
25.62 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 20.77°

W: 59.22 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 44.4

Y : 43.31

Z : 35.3

YXY

Y1 : 43.31

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 33.73%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 43.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.6YR 7.0/3

CIE-Lab

L : 71.76

A : 9.68

B : 13.92

CIE-Lch

L : 71.76

C : 16.96

H : 55.2

CIE-Luv

L : 71.76

U : 22.58

V : 17.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.81

A : 5.28

B : 14.26






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CBA997


Here are the colors similar to CBA997. 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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CBA997.


#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CBA997.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CBA997.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CBA997.






Paint color for Hex #CBA997


Here are the paint colors similar to CBA997. 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 CBA997 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CBA997 to Sherwin Williams


#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#CFB4A8
Sashay Sand (SW 6051)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#D1B7A8
Likeable Sand (SW 6058)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color CBA997 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CBA997 to Behr


#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D3B29A
Sweet Tea (S210-3)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CBA997 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CBA997 to Valspar


#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#CDA387
Cinnamon Mocha (M134)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CBA997 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CBA997 to PPG Paints


#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#DBBBA7
Cinnamon Ice (PPG1071-4)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CBA997 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CBA997 to Benjamin Moore


#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CBA997 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CBA997 to Dunn-Edwards


#D5B59C
Kraft Paper (DE 6109)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#DEB699
Field of Wheat (DE 5262)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#CBA997 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



CBA997
Dark Nude*

97B9CB
Pewter 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 #CBA997?

Color that best contrast with #CBA997 is #97B9CB, color name is Pewter 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 #CBA997?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CBA997 is #97B9CB, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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