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HEX CC9988 - #CC9988, RGB(204,153,136) Color


Color Name: Dark Salmon*
Hex Color Code: #CC9988
RGB Color Code: RGB(204, 153, 136)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.0%, 33.3%, 20.0%



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What color is CC9988?

The RGB color code for color number #CC9988 is RGB(204, 153, 136). In the RGB color model, #CC9988 has a red value of 204, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.0% magenta, 33.3% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CC9988 has a hue of 15° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.



Color CC9988 is cool or warm?

Color CC9988 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CC9988? (For interior and product design)

CC9988 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

#CC9988

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #CC9988 with dark and light Color




Is #CC9988 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CC9988 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 #CC9988 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(204, 153, 136)
Red
204 (80.0%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.00%
Yellow
33.33%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(15deg, 40.0 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
15°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 82, 51)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
82 (32.1%)
Blue
51 (20.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 15°

W: 53.33 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 40.74

Y : 37.4

Z : 28.36

YXY

Y1 : 37.4

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 20.00%

M : 40.00%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 37.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.9YR 6.6/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 67.57

A : 16.75

B : 16.36

CIE-Lch

L : 67.57

C : 23.41

H : 44.33

CIE-Luv

L : 67.57

U : 34.63

V : 19.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.15

A : 11.89

B : 15.31






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CC9988

Here are the colors similar to CC9988. 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.

#E9967A
Dark Salmon
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#E58E73
Middle Red
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CC9988.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CC9988.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CC9988.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CC9988.

#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#E3A184
PANTONE 2438 C
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CC9988.

#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #CC9988

Here are the paint colors similar to CC9988. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CC9988 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CC9988 to Sherwin Williams

#CE9382
Coral Island (SW 6332)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#CD8E7F
Constant Coral (SW 6325)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#D9987C
Persimmon (SW 6339)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CC9988 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CC9988 to PPG Paints

#D1907C
Orange Essential (PPG1063-5)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#DD9789
Holland Tile (PPG1064-5)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#CDA09A
Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color CC9988 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CC9988 to Behr

#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#D08F73
Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#D08B73
Fireplace Glow (M190-5)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CC9988 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CC9988 to Dunn-Edwards

#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#C8987E
Chinook Salmon (DET 456)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#CB8E81
Rose de Mai (DET 432)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CC9988 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CC9988 to Valspar

#DE9E85
Venetian Plaster (8002-12C)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#C6908B
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#E9A58C
Sweet Marmalade (2003-6B)
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#CDA387
Cinnamon Mocha (M134)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CC9988 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CC9988 to Benjamin Moore

#CE958E
Belladonna Lily (2093-40)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#D19A95
Rosy Tan (2091-50)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color CC9988 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CC9988 to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 8.63 (91.4% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 8.94 (91.1% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 9.52 (90.5% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 9.78 (90.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#CC9988 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



CC9988
Dark Salmon*

88BBCC
Glacier*


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 #CC9988?

Color that best contrast with #CC9988 is #88BBCC, color name is Glacier*
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 #CC9988?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CC9988 is #88BBCC, color name is Glacier*.





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