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HEX CDC99D - #CDC99D, RGB(205,201,157) Color


Color Name: Dark Cream*
Hex Color Code: #CDC99D
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 201, 157)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.0%, 23.4%, 19.6%



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What color is CDC99D?

The RGB color code for color number #CDC99D is RGB(205, 201, 157). In the RGB color model, #CDC99D has a red value of 205, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 23.4% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55° (degrees), 32.4 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CDC99D has a hue of 55° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CDC99D is cool or warm?

Color CDC99D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CDC99D? (For interior and product design)

CDC99D has an LRV of nearly 57. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#CDC99D

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of #CDC99D with dark and light Color




Is #CDC99D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CDC99D 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 #CDC99D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 201, 157)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.95%
Yellow
23.41%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(55deg, 32.4 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
55°
Saturation
32.43 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 83, 36)
Red
29 (11.4%)
Yellow
83 (32.4%)
Blue
36 (13.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55°
Saturation
23.41 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 55°

W: 61.57 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 52.15

Y : 57.19

Z : 40.19

YXY

Y1 : 57.19

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 21.18%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 57.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.7GY 7.9/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 80.28

A : -5.69

B : 22.54

CIE-Lch

L : 80.28

C : 23.25

H : 104.16

CIE-Luv

L : 80.28

U : 4.78

V : 32.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.62

A : -9.24

B : 21.43






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CDC99D

Here are the colors similar to CDC99D. 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.

#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C7C0A7
Sandstone
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CDC99D.

#D2CE9E
PANTONE 5875 C
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#CBC793
PANTONE 5865 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D5CB9F
PANTONE 4545 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CDC99D.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CDC99D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CDC99D.

#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CDC99D.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #CDC99D

Here are the paint colors similar to CDC99D. 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

Hex color CDC99D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CDC99D to Behr

#CDCA9F
Anjou Pear (MQ4-41)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#D0CDA9
Hybrid (S340-3)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#DED6AC
Primitive Green (MQ4-40)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CDC99D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CDC99D to Sherwin Williams

#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#CFC291
Hearts of Palm (SW 6415)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CDC99D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CDC99D to Valspar

#CECAA4
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#CFCAA7
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#DBD1A4
Plum Passion (6007-5B)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#DAD5A4
Leaf Bud (6005-5B)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CDC99D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CDC99D to Dunn-Edwards

#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#DBD4AB
Dull Sage (DE 5499)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CDC99D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CDC99D to Benjamin Moore

#CCCCA3
Fernwood Green (2145-40)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#CBC8A3
Dried Parsley (522)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#DACEA1
Spring Morning (263)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CDC99D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CDC99D to PPG Paints

#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#DAD7AD
Misty Moor (PPG1116-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color CDC99D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CDC99D to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#DBD4BF
Off-White (3)
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#CDC99D 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



CDC99D
Dark Cream*

9DA1CD
Blue Bell*


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 #CDC99D?

Color that best contrast with #CDC99D is #9DA1CD, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #CDC99D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CDC99D is #9DA1CD, color name is Blue Bell*.





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