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What color is CC9947?

The RGB color code for color number #CC9947 is RGB(204, 153, 71). In the RGB color model, #CC9947 has a red value of 204, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.0% magenta, 65.2% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37° (degrees), 56.6 % saturation, and 53.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CC9947 has a hue of 37° (degrees), 65.2 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.



Color CC9947 is cool or warm?

Color CC9947 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CC9947? (For interior and product design)

CC9947 has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

#CC9947

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #CC9947 with dark and light Color




Is #CC9947 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CC9947 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 #CC9947 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(204, 153, 71)
Red
204 (80.0%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.00%
Yellow
65.20%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(36.99deg, 56.6 %, 53.9 %)

Hue
36.99°
Saturation
56.60 %.
Lightness
53.92 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 126, 44)
Red
81 (31.6%)
Yellow
126 (49.2%)
Blue
44 (17.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.99°
Saturation
65.20 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 36.99°

W: 27.84 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 37.43

Y : 36.07

Z : 10.95

YXY

Y1 : 36.07

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 20.00%

M : 40.00%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 36.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.3Y 6.5/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 66.58

A : 10.56

B : 49.36

CIE-Lch

L : 66.58

C : 50.48

H : 77.93

CIE-Luv

L : 66.58

U : 40.71

V : 54.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.06

A : 6.13

B : 31.23






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CC9947


Here are the colors similar to CC9947. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#E3A857
Indian Yellow
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#E3A857
Sunray
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CC9947.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CC9947.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CC9947.


#D6A148
PANTONE 4025 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#D6A461
PANTONE 7509 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CC9947.


#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CC9947.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#E49E00
RAL 1004 Golden Yellow
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CC9947


Here are the paint colors similar to CC9947. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color CC9947 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CC9947 to PPG Paints


#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#CC974D
Allspice (PPG1207-6)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CC9947 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CC9947 to Dunn-Edwards


#CA994E
Gingerbread House (DE 5334)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#C7994F
Laredo Road (DE 5369)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#CFA14A
Chipmunk (DE 5376)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CC9947 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CC9947 to Benjamin Moore


#C9974F
Maple Sugar (2160-30)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#D59D4E
Glowing Umber (182)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#D69D4D
Apple Crisp (2159-30)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#D5A14B
Buttercup (2154-30)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CC9947 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CC9947 to Sherwin Williams


#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#CC9B5C
Butternut (SW 6389)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#D69E59
Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color CC9947 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CC9947 to Behr


#CD9956
Glazed Pears (M270-6)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#D6A550
Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#D39952
Saffron Strands (PPU6-02)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CC9947 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CC9947 to Valspar


#C49046
Creole Mustard (V092-4)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#CBA25E
Earthen Sienna (3007-5B)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#CC9947 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



CC9947
Aztec Gold*

477ACC
Glaucous*


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 #CC9947?

Color that best contrast with #CC9947 is #477ACC, color name is Glaucous*
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 #CC9947?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CC9947 is #477ACC, color name is Glaucous*.





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