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What color is CBC973?

The RGB color code for color number #CBC973 is RGB(203, 201, 115). In the RGB color model, #CBC973 has a red value of 203, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 43.3% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.6° (degrees), 45.8 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CBC973 has a hue of 58.6° (degrees), 43.3 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



Color CBC973 is cool or warm?

Color CBC973 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CBC973? (For interior and product design)

CBC973 has an LRV of nearly 56. 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

#CBC973

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of #CBC973 with dark and light Color




Is #CBC973 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CBC973 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 #CBC973 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 201, 115)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.99%
Yellow
43.35%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(58.64deg, 45.8 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
58.64°
Saturation
45.83 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 117, 35)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
117 (46.0%)
Blue
35 (13.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.64°
Saturation
43.35 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 58.64°

W: 45.10 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 48.61

Y : 55.71

Z : 24.41

YXY

Y1 : 55.71

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 21.18%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 55.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.8GY 7.8/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 79.45

A : -11.56

B : 43.07

CIE-Lch

L : 79.45

C : 44.59

H : 105.02

CIE-Luv

L : 79.45

U : 5.41

V : 57.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.64

A : -14.36

B : 32.86






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CBC973


Here are the colors similar to CBC973. 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.



#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#E4D96F
Straw
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CBC973.


#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CBC973.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CBC973.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CBC973.


#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#D0C883
PANTONE 616 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#D2C762
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CBC973


Here are the paint colors similar to CBC973. 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 CBC973 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CBC973 to Sherwin Williams


#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#DAD790
Gleeful (SW 6709)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CBC973 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CBC973 to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#D2C478
Tropical Moss (DE 5486)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#DACD81
Hay Day (DE 5479)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#D4C477
Marsh Field (DE 5458)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color CBC973 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CBC973 to Behr


#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#D5CB7F
Spring Grass (P350-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CBC973 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CBC973 to PPG Paints


#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#D2C880
Serene Scene (PPG1110-3)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CBC973 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CBC973 to Benjamin Moore


#D9CD7A
Golden Delicious (390)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C7BC60
Sweet Vibrations (391)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#D5D869
Grape Green (2027-40)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CBC973 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CBC973 to Valspar


#D0C379
Green Citrine (V057-3)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#CBC973 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



CBC973
Citron*

7375CB
Purple Yam*


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 #CBC973?

Color that best contrast with #CBC973 is #7375CB, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #CBC973?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CBC973 is #7375CB, color name is Purple Yam*.





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