Color Name: Nude
Hex Color Code: #E3BC9A
RGB Color Code: RGB(227, 188, 154)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.2%, 32.2%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





Nude color represents skin tone color. The color is a mixture of brown and white and is very close to beige. When we think of nude colors, we think of beige and brown hues.

History and Meaning of Nude Color.

The word "nude" derives from the French word "naked." It was used to describe colorless fabrics made to look like skin. Nude colors are the most popular in the fashion industry. They are often used to create a neutral color palette for an outfit. Nude is a beautiful color for everyone. It is flattering on all skin tones because it represents natural beauty. In addition, nude is a non-obtrusive color that works well with the other colors. It's not overly bright, but it's still powerful. Today, Nude colors are not just a trend in fashion but also in interior design.


What color is Nude?

Nude color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nude is #E3BC9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 188, 154).

In the RGB color model, Nude has a red value of 227, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.2% magenta, 32.2% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 56.6 % saturation, and 74.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nude has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 32.2 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.


Nude is cool or warm?

The color Nude is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Nude?

Nude has an LRV of nearly 55. 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Nude color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 188, 154)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.18%
Yellow
32.16%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(27.95deg, 56.6 %, 74.7 %)

Hue
27.95°
Saturation
56.59 %.
Lightness
74.71 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 78, 31)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
31 (12.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.95°
Saturation
32.16 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 27.95°

W: 60.39 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 55.49

Y : 54.63

Z : 38.19

YXY

Y1 : 54.63

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 26.27%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 54.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.6YR 7.7/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 78.83

A : 9.16

B : 22.45

CIE-Lch

L : 78.83

C : 24.25

H : 67.8

CIE-Luv

L : 78.83

U : 27.14

V : 29.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.91

A : 4.67

B : 21.1






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nude


Here are the colors similar to Nude . 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.



#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Nude color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nude to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Nude color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nude to Pantone PMS


#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#D9B48F
PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#F0BF9B
PANTONE 473 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#EDC8A3
PANTONE 719 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


Nude color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nude to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Nude color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nude to British Standard 4800


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Nude color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nude to RAL Classic


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Nude


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nude . 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


Nude color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nude to Sherwin Williams


#E8BE9B
Sociable (SW 6359)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#E5B99B
Sumptuous Peach (SW 6345)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#D7B593
Bagel (SW 6114)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#E0B392
Soft Apricot (SW 6352)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Nude color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nude to Behr


#DFBC9E
Chic Peach (HDC-CT-04)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#E0BB96
Honey Nougat (S250-3)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#DBBA9D
Pumpkin Cream (PPU3-09)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#E3C19C
Tostada (S270-3)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Nude color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nude to Valspar


#E8BE9E
Southern Peach (2006-6B)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#E9C19A
Soft Skills (P011)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#DCB490
Diplomatic (M125)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#E3C2A3
So Baja (V086-2)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Nude color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nude to Dunn-Edwards


#E0B695
Oakley Apricot (DET 445)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#DDB994
Friar Tuck (DEC 714)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#DEB699
Field of Wheat (DE 5262)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#ECBF9F
Madrid Beige (DE 5255)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Nude color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nude to Benjamin Moore


#DDBE9F
Terra Bella (AF-195)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#E3C3A6
Sycamore (1137)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#E2C19C
Tucson Tan (1144)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#F1C5A0
Creamy Orange (2166-50)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Nude color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nude to PPG Paints


#E8B793
Gentle Doe (PPG1201-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#D8B691
Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#EEC9AA
Caramel Ice (PPG1202-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)








Color Combinations


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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.







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