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BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange British Standard 4800 Color


Color Name: BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
Hex Color Code: #DC9542
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 149, 66)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 32.3%, 70.0%, 13.7%






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About BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange color - its meaning and example


What color is BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange is #DC9542, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 149, 66).

In the RGB color model, BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange has a red value of 220, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.3% magenta, 70.0% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.3° (degrees), 68.8 % saturation, and 56.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange has a hue of 32.3° (degrees), 70.0 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange is cool or warm?

The color BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange is a warm color.



What is the LRV of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange? (For interior and product design)

BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange has an LRV of nearly 37. 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.



Dark Color

BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange with dark and light Color





Is BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange 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


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange (CMS - British Standard 4800) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 149, 66)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
149 (58.4%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.27%
Yellow
70.00%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(32.34deg, 68.8 %, 56.1 %)

Hue
32.34°
Saturation
68.75 %.
Lightness
56.08 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 121, 34)
Red
86 (33.7%)
Yellow
121 (47.6%)
Blue
34 (13.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.34°
Saturation
70.00 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 32.34°

W: 25.88 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 41.25

Y : 37.1

Z : 10.14

YXY

Y1 : 37.1

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 41.57%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 37.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.3YR 6.6/9.4

CIE-Lab

L : 67.35

A : 19.26

B : 53.05

CIE-Lch

L : 67.35

C : 56.44

H : 70.05

CIE-Luv

L : 67.35

U : 56.72

V : 55.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.91

A : 14.27

B : 32.77






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange (CMS - British Standard 4800)


Here are the colors similar to BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange (CMS - British Standard 4800). 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.



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ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)




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


British Standard 4800


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to British Standard 4800




RAL Design


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to Pantone PMS


#ED9B33
PANTONE 2011 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 157 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4009 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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PANTONE 2428 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


RAL Classic


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to RAL Classic


#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
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RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
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RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
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RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to Pantone TCX






Paint similar to BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange (CMS - British Standard 4800)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange (CMS - British Standard 4800). 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.


Dunn-Edwards


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to Dunn-Edwards


#D79043
Suede Vest (DE 5279)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
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Pavilion Peach (DE 5286)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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Colorado Peach (DE 5236)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to Sherwin Williams


#DF984E
Saffron Thread (SW 6663)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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Curry (SW 6671)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#DF9938
Gold Crest (SW 6670)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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Sunflower (SW 6678)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to Valspar


#E8983D
Sunflower Field (V013-3)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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Jazz Brass (V050-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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Hint of Caramel (V049-5)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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Bales of Brown (V051-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to Benjamin Moore


#D78C3B
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ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
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Gold Mine (2155-20)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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Apple Crisp (2159-30)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Behr


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to Behr


#CF934A
Sweet Mustard (M260-6)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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Amber Brew (MQ4-10)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange to PPG Paints


#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
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Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
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Bran Muffin (PPG16-14)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


View more BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange - #DC9542 color palettes and coordinating colors



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



DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange

4289DC
Bleu de France*


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 BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange - #DC9542?

Color that best contrast with BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange - #DC9542 is #4289DC, color name is Bleu de France*
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 BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange - #DC9542?

Complementary or Opposite color for BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange - #DC9542 is #4289DC, color name is Bleu de France*.





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