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What color is 997C55?

The RGB color code for color number #997C55 is RGB(153, 124, 85). In the RGB color model, #997C55 has a red value of 153, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.0% magenta, 44.4% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.4° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #997C55 has a hue of 34.4° (degrees), 44.4 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 997C55 is cool or warm?

Color 997C55 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #997C55? (For interior and product design)

997C55 has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#997C55

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #997C55 with dark and light Color




Is #997C55 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 997C55 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 #997C55 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 124, 85)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.95%
Yellow
44.44%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(34.41deg, 28.6 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
34.41°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 118, 84)
Red
95 (37.4%)
Yellow
118 (46.5%)
Blue
84 (33.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.41°
Saturation
44.44 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 34.41°

W: 33.33 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 21.98

Y : 21.84

Z : 11.65

YXY

Y1 : 21.84

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 51.37%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 21.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.3Y 5.2/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 53.86

A : 5.8

B : 25.5

CIE-Lch

L : 53.86

C : 26.15

H : 77.19

CIE-Luv

L : 53.86

U : 21.57

V : 29.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.74

A : 2.17

B : 17.93






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #997C55


Here are the colors similar to 997C55. 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.



#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 997C55.


#9E7F56
PANTONE 10355 C
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#977B59
PANTONE 10360 C
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#9A7F61
PANTONE 2470 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#997747
PANTONE 10356 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 997C55.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 997C55.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 997C55.


#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 997C55.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #997C55


Here are the paint colors similar to 997C55. 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 997C55 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #997C55 to Benjamin Moore


#997C57
Caramel Apple (1042)
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#987C5D
Edgewood Rocks (1056)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#A47C4F
Graham Cracker (1113)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#A27F5D
Café au Lait (CSP-290)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 997C55 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #997C55 to PPG Paints


#97774D
Weathered Wicker (PPG1092-7)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#967B5D
Cocoa Pecan (PPG1084-6)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#98754E
Leather (PPG15-14)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 997C55 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #997C55 to Dunn-Edwards


#9F7D4F
Pyramid (DE 6153)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#947754
Lonely Road (DE 6146)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#A27C4F
Crackled Leather (DET 684)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#997651
Summerville Brown (DE 6139)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 997C55 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #997C55 to Valspar


#9C7A56
Haute Hickory (8004-17F)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#99795A
Crunch Granola (3004-9B)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#A27A48
Teak (8003-20F)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#A88353
Hawk Feather (V090-4)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 997C55 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #997C55 to Behr


#9C7C5B
Westminster (N270-6)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#91734C
Marrakech Brown (N290-7)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#927149
Brass Button (N280-7)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#A07D5E
Outdoor Land (MQ2-11)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 997C55 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #997C55 to Sherwin Williams


#9E8163
Hopsack (SW 6109)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#8F7659
Fallen Leaves (SW 9114)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#96724C
Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 997C55 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #997C55 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 8.75 (91.2% similar)
#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 12.97 (87.0% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 13.58 (86.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 13.86 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#997C55 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



997C55
Pale Brown*

557299
Queen 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 #997C55?

Color that best contrast with #997C55 is #557299, color name is Queen 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 #997C55?

Complementary or Opposite color for #997C55 is #557299, color name is Queen Blue*.





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