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What color is C78A3E?

The RGB color code for color number #C78A3E is RGB(199, 138, 62). In the RGB color model, #C78A3E has a red value of 199, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.7% magenta, 68.8% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 55.0 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C78A3E has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 68.8 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Color C78A3E is cool or warm?

Color C78A3E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C78A3E? (For interior and product design)

C78A3E has an LRV of nearly 31. 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.



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#C78A3E

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #C78A3E with dark and light Color




Is #C78A3E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C78A3E 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 #C78A3E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 138, 62)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.65%
Yellow
68.84%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(33.28deg, 55.0 %, 51.2 %)

Hue
33.28°
Saturation
55.02 %.
Lightness
51.18 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 124, 49)
Red
95 (37.4%)
Yellow
124 (48.7%)
Blue
49 (19.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.28°
Saturation
68.84 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 33.28°

W: 24.31 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 33.51

Y : 30.67

Z : 8.71

YXY

Y1 : 30.67

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 45.88%

Y : 75.69%


LRV

~ 30.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.3YR 6.1/8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.23

A : 16.05

B : 48.69

CIE-Lch

L : 62.23

C : 51.27

H : 71.76

CIE-Luv

L : 62.23

U : 48.63

V : 50.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.38

A : 11.11

B : 29.44






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C78A3E


Here are the colors similar to C78A3E. 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.



#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C78A3E.


#C6893F
PANTONE 7510 C
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#D78825
PANTONE 7569 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#D3832B
PANTONE 7570 C
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C78A3E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C78A3E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C78A3E.


#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C78A3E.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C78A3E


Here are the paint colors similar to C78A3E. 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 C78A3E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C78A3E to Benjamin Moore


#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#C68745
Venetian Gold (2158-20)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D78C3B
Jack O'Lantern (2156-30)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C78A3E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C78A3E to Valspar


#CD8E43
Bales of Brown (V051-4)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#D28C38
Jazz Brass (V050-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#C49046
Creole Mustard (V092-4)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#CA8C4D
Butternut Tree (3002-5B)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color C78A3E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C78A3E to Behr


#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#CF934A
Sweet Mustard (M260-6)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C78A3E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C78A3E to Sherwin Williams


#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#CC9249
Golden Rule (SW 6383)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C78A3E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C78A3E to Dunn-Edwards


#CB904E
Slightly Golden (DE 5299)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#D79043
Suede Vest (DE 5279)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#D48C46
Cognac (DET 464)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C78A3E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C78A3E to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#C78A3E 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



C78A3E
Peru*

3E7BC7
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 #C78A3E?

Color that best contrast with #C78A3E is #3E7BC7, color name is 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 #C78A3E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C78A3E is #3E7BC7, color name is Steel Blue*.





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