Color Name: Dark Cream
Hex Color Code: #D4D2AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(212, 210, 173)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.9%, 18.4%, 16.9%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow Beige






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What color is Dark Cream?

Dark Cream color belongs to the Yellow Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Cream is #D4D2AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(212, 210, 173).

In the RGB color model, Dark Cream has a red value of 212, a green value of 210, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 18.4% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation, and 75.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Cream has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.



Dark Cream is cool or warm?

The color Dark Cream is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Dark Cream? (For interior and product design)

Dark Cream has an LRV of nearly 63. By LRV value, it is a 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

Dark Cream

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of Dark Cream with dark and light Color





Is Dark Cream Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Dark Cream 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


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(212, 210, 173)
Red
212 (83.1%)
Green
210 (82.4%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.94%
Yellow
18.40%
Key
16.86%

HSL

HSL(56.92deg, 31.2 %, 75.5 %)

Hue
56.92°
Saturation
31.20 %.
Lightness
75.49 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 71, 30)
Red
22 (8.8%)
Yellow
71 (27.9%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.92°
Saturation
18.40 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.

HWB

H: 56.92°

W: 67.84 %

B: 16.86 %

XYZ

X : 57.74

Y : 63.11

Z : 48.67

YXY

Y1 : 63.11

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 16.86%

M : 17.65%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 63.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.4GY 8.2/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 83.5

A : -5.41

B : 18.63

CIE-Lch

L : 83.5

C : 19.4

H : 106.19

CIE-Luv

L : 83.5

U : 3.18

V : 27.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.44

A : -9.28

B : 19.28






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Cream


Here are the colors similar to Dark Cream . 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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#ECEBBD
Pale Spring Bud
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#ECEBBD
Spring Green (Crayola)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


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


#D0D1AB
PANTONE 5807 C
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#D2CE9E
PANTONE 5875 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#D5CB9F
PANTONE 4545 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


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




Pantone TCX


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




British Standard 4800


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


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)




Paint similar to Dark Cream


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Cream . 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.


Behr


Dark Cream color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Cream to Behr


#D0CDA9
Hybrid (S340-3)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#DBD7B7
Springday (MQ3-14)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#CDCA9F
Anjou Pear (MQ4-41)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#DED6AC
Primitive Green (MQ4-40)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#DAD7AD
Misty Moor (PPG1116-4)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#DCDDB8
Beach Grass (PPG1119-3)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#CFD2B5
Pickling Spice (PPG1122-3)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Dark Cream color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Cream to Valspar


#CECAA4
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#CFCAA7
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#D8D7A9
Sunlit Leaf (V058-2)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#DAD5A4
Leaf Bud (6005-5B)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#DAD4B2
Gloucester Green (CW-440)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#CCCCA3
Fernwood Green (2145-40)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#CCCFAE
Maidenhair Fern (500)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#CBC8A3
Dried Parsley (522)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


#DBD4AB
Dull Sage (DE 5499)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#CED2AB
Olive Martini (DE 5562)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#E0DDBD
Celery (SW 6421)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#DBDDBD
Honeydew (SW 6428)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



D4D2AD
Dark Cream

ADAFD4
Maximum Blue Purple*


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 Dark Cream - #D4D2AD?

Color that best contrast with Dark Cream - #D4D2AD is #ADAFD4, color name is Maximum Blue Purple*
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 Dark Cream - #D4D2AD?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dark Cream - #D4D2AD is #ADAFD4, color name is Maximum Blue Purple*.





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