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What color is CD996A?

The RGB color code for color number #CD996A is RGB(205, 153, 106). In the RGB color model, #CD996A has a red value of 205, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.4% magenta, 48.3% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.5° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CD996A has a hue of 28.5° (degrees), 48.3 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CD996A is cool or warm?

Color CD996A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CD996A? (For interior and product design)

CD996A 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

#CD996A

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #CD996A with dark and light Color




Is #CD996A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CD996A 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 #CD996A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 153, 106)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.37%
Yellow
48.29%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(28.48deg, 49.7 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
28.48°
Saturation
49.75 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 102, 47)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Yellow
102 (39.9%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.48°
Saturation
48.29 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 28.48°

W: 41.57 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 39.17

Y : 36.8

Z : 18.67

YXY

Y1 : 36.8

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 40.00%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 36.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.5YR 6.6/6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.13

A : 13.77

B : 32.2

CIE-Lch

L : 67.13

C : 35.03

H : 66.85

CIE-Luv

L : 67.13

U : 38.6

V : 37.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.66

A : 9.09

B : 24.21






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CD996A


Here are the colors similar to CD996A. 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.



#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#D99058
Persian Orange
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#DEA681
Tumbleweed
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CD996A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CD996A.


#C39367
PANTONE 2313 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#CDA077
PANTONE 728 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#D7A179
PANTONE 2430 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#DDA46F
PANTONE 721 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CD996A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CD996A.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CD996A.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CD996A


Here are the paint colors similar to CD996A. 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.


Valspar

Hex color CD996A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CD996A to Valspar


#D49866
Honey Bronze (M115)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#CE9C65
Rhino Tusk (T507)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#C99C69
Buckskin Pony (3004-7C)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#D49A71
Sweet Cardamom (2006-5C)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CD996A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CD996A to Sherwin Williams


#D69969
Folksy Gold (SW 6360)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C29871
Caramelized (SW 9186)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#D7995D
Bakelite Gold (SW 6368)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C09972
Lanyard (SW 7680)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color CD996A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CD996A to Behr


#C79E73
Gingersnap (S270-5)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C69C6A
Amber Autumn (S290-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#DA9A5D
Stunning Gold (M240-6)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C99B5F
Solid Gold (M280-6)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CD996A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CD996A to Dunn-Edwards


#DAA36F
Western Sunrise (DET 469)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#DC9B68
Coyote (DE 5249)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#DA995F
Apple Cider (DE 5270)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#D9A077
Soft Leather (DE 5256)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CD996A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CD996A to Benjamin Moore


#C39B74
Butternut Squash (1090)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#BF9364
Desert Beach (1104)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#DD9D65
Grand Canyon (118)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D49262
Rio Rancho Clay (111)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CD996A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CD996A to PPG Paints


#D09258
Polo Pony (PPG1202-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#D59466
Pumpkin Patch (PPG1201-5)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#BC946D
Tudor Beige (PPG16-17)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BC9263
Honey Haven (PPG1089-6)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#CD996A 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



CD996A
Camel*

6A9ECD
Cerulean Frost*


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 #CD996A?

Color that best contrast with #CD996A is #6A9ECD, color name is Cerulean Frost*
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 #CD996A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CD996A is #6A9ECD, color name is Cerulean Frost*.





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