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HEX D6CAAC - #D6CAAC, RGB(214,202,172) Color


Color Name: Sandstone*
Hex Color Code: #D6CAAC
RGB Color Code: RGB(214, 202, 172)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.6%, 19.6%, 16.1%



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What color is D6CAAC?

The RGB color code for color number #D6CAAC is RGB(214, 202, 172). In the RGB color model, #D6CAAC has a red value of 214, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 19.6% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 33.9 % saturation, and 75.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D6CAAC has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.



Color D6CAAC is cool or warm?

Color D6CAAC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D6CAAC? (For interior and product design)

D6CAAC has an LRV of nearly 60. 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.



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Is #D6CAAC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D6CAAC 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 #D6CAAC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(214, 202, 172)
Red
214 (83.9%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.61%
Yellow
19.63%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 33.9 %, 75.7 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
33.87 %.
Lightness
75.69 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 70, 32)
Red
27 (10.4%)
Yellow
70 (27.3%)
Blue
32 (12.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
19.63 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 67.45 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 56.3

Y : 59.52

Z : 47.55

YXY

Y1 : 59.52

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 16.08%

M : 20.78%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 59.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.6Y 8.0/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 81.57

A : -0.67

B : 16.49

CIE-Lch

L : 81.57

C : 16.51

H : 92.32

CIE-Luv

L : 81.57

U : 8.95

V : 23.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.15

A : -4.74

B : 17.46






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #D6CAAC

Here are the colors similar to D6CAAC. 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.

#C7C0A7
Sandstone
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#ECD9B0
Light Buff
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D6CAAC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D6CAAC.

#CDC4A9
PANTONE 4246 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D6CAAC.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D6CAAC.

#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D6CAAC.

#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #D6CAAC

Here are the paint colors similar to D6CAAC. 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.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color D6CAAC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #D6CAAC to Farrow & Ball

#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#DBCFBB
Joa's White (226)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color D6CAAC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D6CAAC to Behr

#D3C9AD
Prairie House (PPU9-12)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#CEC2A1
Seasoned Salt (S330-3)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#CFC5AE
Yuma Sand (HDC-NT-18)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#D4CFB2
Pale Ivy (MQ6-55)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D6CAAC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D6CAAC to Dunn-Edwards

#DACBA7
Light Aspiration (DE 6185)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#D5CDB4
Ecru Wealth (DET 635)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D2C6AE
Nomadic Taupe (DE 6192)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#D2C5AE
Riverbed (DEC 767)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D6CAAC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D6CAAC to Benjamin Moore

#CEC3A4
Crown Point Sand (HC-90)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#CEC7AA
Richmond Gray (HC-96)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#CAC0A6
Make Believe (CSP-1035)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color D6CAAC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D6CAAC to PPG Paints

#CEC1A5
Stylish (PPG1101-3)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C8C0AA
Hideaway (PPG14-26)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#D0CBB6
Skipping Stone (PPG1027-2)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D6CAAC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D6CAAC to Valspar

#CFC6AF
Chopped Almonds (T680)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CEC8AA
Wild Hillside (V095-2)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#D3CEB3
Platinum Sage (8003-27B)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#E5D6B5
Meadow Dew (8003-24B)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D6CAAC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D6CAAC to Sherwin Williams

#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#DFD4B0
Rice Paddy (SW 6414)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#CDC4AE
Cargo Pants (SW 7738)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#D6CAAC 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



D6CAAC
Sandstone*

ACB8D6
Light Steel 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 #D6CAAC?

Color that best contrast with #D6CAAC is #ACB8D6, color name is Light Steel 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 #D6CAAC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D6CAAC is #ACB8D6, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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