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What color is CEC1A5?

The RGB color code for color number #CEC1A5 is RGB(206, 193, 165). In the RGB color model, #CEC1A5 has a red value of 206, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 19.9% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41° (degrees), 29.5 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CEC1A5 has a hue of 41° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.



Color CEC1A5 is cool or warm?

Color CEC1A5 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CEC1A5? (For interior and product design)

CEC1A5 has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

#CEC1A5

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of #CEC1A5 with dark and light Color




Is #CEC1A5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CEC1A5 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 #CEC1A5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(206, 193, 165)
Red
206 (80.8%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.31%
Yellow
19.90%
Key
19.22%

HSL

HSL(40.98deg, 29.5 %, 72.7 %)

Hue
40.98°
Saturation
29.50 %.
Lightness
72.75 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 74, 38)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
74 (28.9%)
Blue
38 (15.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.98°
Saturation
19.90 %.
Brightness / Value
80.78 %.

HWB

H: 40.98°

W: 64.71 %

B: 19.22 %

XYZ

X : 51.32

Y : 53.98

Z : 43.31

YXY

Y1 : 53.98

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 19.22%

M : 24.31%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 54 %

Munsell Color System

8.6Y 7.7/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 78.45

A : 0.03

B : 15.76

CIE-Lch

L : 78.45

C : 15.76

H : 89.9

CIE-Luv

L : 78.45

U : 9.48

V : 22.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.47

A : -3.9

B : 16.48






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CEC1A5


Here are the colors similar to CEC1A5. 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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CEC1A5.


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CEC1A5.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CEC1A5.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CEC1A5.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CEC1A5.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CEC1A5


Here are the paint colors similar to CEC1A5. 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 CEC1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CEC1A5 to Sherwin Williams


#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CEC1A5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CEC1A5 to PPG Paints


#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CEC1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CEC1A5 to Valspar


#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CEC1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CEC1A5 to Dunn-Edwards


#DACBA7
Light Aspiration (DE 6185)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#D5C3AD
Sahara (DEC 747)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D6C0A4
Almond Latte (DE 6143)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color CEC1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CEC1A5 to Behr


#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CEC1A5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CEC1A5 to Benjamin Moore


#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#CEC1A5 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



CEC1A5
Khaki*

A5B2CE
Light Steel 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 #CEC1A5?

Color that best contrast with #CEC1A5 is #A5B2CE, color name is Light Steel 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 #CEC1A5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CEC1A5 is #A5B2CE, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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