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What color is C6BC9E?

The RGB color code for color number #C6BC9E is RGB(198, 188, 158). In the RGB color model, #C6BC9E has a red value of 198, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 20.2% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6BC9E has a hue of 45° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6BC9E is cool or warm?

Color C6BC9E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6BC9E? (For interior and product design)

C6BC9E has an LRV of nearly 50. 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.



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Light Color


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Is #C6BC9E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6BC9E 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 #C6BC9E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 188, 158)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.05%
Yellow
20.20%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 26.0 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
25.97 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 79, 43)
Red
35 (13.9%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
43 (17.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
20.20 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 61.96 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 47.44

Y : 50.44

Z : 39.58

YXY

Y1 : 50.44

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 26.27%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 50.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.2GY 7.5/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 76.34

A : -1.39

B : 16.46

CIE-Lch

L : 76.34

C : 16.52

H : 94.81

CIE-Luv

L : 76.34

U : 7.75

V : 23.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.02

A : -5.05

B : 16.67






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6BC9E


Here are the colors similar to C6BC9E. 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 - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6BC9E.


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#CFC493
PANTONE 4535 C
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6BC9E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6BC9E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6BC9E.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6BC9E.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6BC9E


Here are the paint colors similar to C6BC9E. 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 C6BC9E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6BC9E to Sherwin Williams


#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6BC9E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6BC9E to Behr


#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6BC9E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6BC9E to Benjamin Moore


#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#C0B08C
Yorkshire Tan (HC-23)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6BC9E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6BC9E to Valspar


#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#C1B28B
Withered Moss (6007-3C)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6BC9E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6BC9E to Dunn-Edwards


#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6BC9E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6BC9E to PPG Paints


#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6BC9E 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



C6BC9E
Khaki*

9EA8C6
Cool Gray*


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 #C6BC9E?

Color that best contrast with #C6BC9E is #9EA8C6, color name is Cool Gray*
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 #C6BC9E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6BC9E is #9EA8C6, color name is Cool Gray*.





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