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What color is CDB981?

The RGB color code for color number #CDB981 is RGB(205, 185, 129). In the RGB color model, #CDB981 has a red value of 205, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 37.1% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 43.2 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CDB981 has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CDB981 is cool or warm?

Color CDB981 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CDB981? (For interior and product design)

CDB981 has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

#CDB981

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #CDB981 with dark and light Color




Is #CDB981 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CDB981 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 #CDB981 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 185, 129)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.76%
Yellow
37.07%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(44.21deg, 43.2 %, 65.5 %)

Hue
44.21°
Saturation
43.18 %.
Lightness
65.49 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 99, 40)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
40 (15.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.21°
Saturation
37.07 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 44.21°

W: 50.59 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 46.49

Y : 49.26

Z : 27.83

YXY

Y1 : 49.26

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 27.45%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 49.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.6Y 7.4/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 75.61

A : -0.94

B : 31.03

CIE-Lch

L : 75.61

C : 31.05

H : 91.74

CIE-Luv

L : 75.61

U : 15.89

V : 41.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.19

A : -4.6

B : 25.62






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CDB981


Here are the colors similar to CDB981. 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.



#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CDB981.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CDB981.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CDB981.


#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#CEB47D
PANTONE 4022 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CDB981.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CDB981.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CDB981


Here are the paint colors similar to CDB981. 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 CDB981 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CDB981 to Benjamin Moore


#CBBA84
Henderson Buff (HC-15)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#CEB985
Sombrero (249)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#C9B37A
Westwood Tan (256)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C7B679
Anjou Pear (AF-425)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CDB981 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CDB981 to Sherwin Williams


#D2BA83
Independent Gold (SW 6401)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#CBB584
Wheat Grass (SW 6408)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CDB981 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CDB981 to Valspar


#CFBC8B
Dry Leaf (3008-8A)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#CFB98B
Cache of Camel (M254)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CDB981 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CDB981 to PPG Paints


#CCBF88
Country Style (PPG11-04)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#CCB88D
Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#CBB489
Somber (PPG1093-4)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CDB981 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CDB981 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#CDB386
Oak Harbor (DE 6179)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color CDB981 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CDB981 to Behr


#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#CAAE7B
Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#CDB981 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



CDB981
Sand*

8195CD
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #CDB981?

Color that best contrast with #CDB981 is #8195CD, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #CDB981?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CDB981 is #8195CD, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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