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What color is CD9C97?

The RGB color code for color number #CD9C97 is RGB(205, 156, 151). In the RGB color model, #CD9C97 has a red value of 205, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 26.3% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5.6° (degrees), 35.1 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CD9C97 has a hue of 5.6° (degrees), 26.3 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CD9C97 is cool or warm?

Color CD9C97 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CD9C97? (For interior and product design)

CD9C97 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.



Dark Color

#CD9C97

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #CD9C97 with dark and light Color




Is #CD9C97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CD9C97 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 #CD9C97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 156, 151)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.90%
Yellow
26.34%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(5.56deg, 35.1 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
5.56°
Saturation
35.06 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 73, 51)
Red
55 (21.5%)
Yellow
73 (28.4%)
Blue
51 (20.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
5.56°
Saturation
26.34 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 5.56°

W: 59.22 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 42.65

Y : 38.99

Z : 34.56

YXY

Y1 : 38.99

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 38.82%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 39 %

Munsell Color System

9.9R 6.7/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 68.74

A : 17.52

B : 9.69

CIE-Lch

L : 68.74

C : 20.02

H : 28.94

CIE-Luv

L : 68.74

U : 31.72

V : 10.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.44

A : 12.65

B : 10.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CD9C97


Here are the colors similar to CD9C97. 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.



#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#E18E96
Ruddy Pink
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CD9C97.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CD9C97.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CD9C97.


#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#DCA59C
PANTONE 2444 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#DEA39C
PANTONE 2338 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#E0A4A1
PANTONE 3519 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CD9C97.


#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CD9C97


Here are the paint colors similar to CD9C97. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CD9C97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CD9C97 to Benjamin Moore


#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#D19A95
Rosy Tan (2091-50)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#D59A94
Bouquet Rose (2172-50)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CD9C97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CD9C97 to PPG Paints


#CDA09A
Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#DDA69F
Coral Cove (PPG1057-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color CD9C97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CD9C97 to Behr


#D0A29E
Rose Pottery (S150-3)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#CAA09E
Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CD9C97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CD9C97 to Dunn-Edwards


#D2A5A3
La Vie en Rose (DET 416)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#DD9592
Dusty Cedar (DE 5115)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CD9C97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CD9C97 to Valspar


#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C6908B
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#D09091
Rosetti Pink (1008-6A)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CD9C97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CD9C97 to Sherwin Williams


#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#CD8E89
Resounding Rose (SW 6318)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#CC8D84
Rosedust (SW 0025)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#CD9C97 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



CD9C97
Pastel Pink*

97C8CD
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 #CD9C97?

Color that best contrast with #CD9C97 is #97C8CD, 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 #CD9C97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CD9C97 is #97C8CD, color name is Shelduck Blue*.





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