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What color is D9B996?

The RGB color code for color number #D9B996 is RGB(217, 185, 150). In the RGB color model, #D9B996 has a red value of 217, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.7% magenta, 30.9% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.3° (degrees), 46.9 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D9B996 has a hue of 31.3° (degrees), 30.9 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color D9B996 is cool or warm?

Color D9B996 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D9B996? (For interior and product design)

D9B996 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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

#D9B996

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #D9B996 with dark and light Color




Is #D9B996 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D9B996 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 #D9B996 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(217, 185, 150)
Red
217 (85.1%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.75%
Yellow
30.88%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(31.34deg, 46.9 %, 72.0 %)

Hue
31.34°
Saturation
46.85 %.
Lightness
71.96 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 81, 36)
Red
40 (15.5%)
Yellow
81 (31.9%)
Blue
36 (14.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.34°
Saturation
30.88 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 31.34°

W: 58.82 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 51.47

Y : 51.65

Z : 36.11

YXY

Y1 : 51.65

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 14.90%

M : 27.45%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 51.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.1Y 7.6/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 77.07

A : 6.37

B : 22.03

CIE-Lch

L : 77.07

C : 22.93

H : 73.87

CIE-Luv

L : 77.07

U : 22.49

V : 29.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.87

A : 2.06

B : 20.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #D9B996


Here are the colors similar to D9B996. 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.



#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D9B996.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D9B996.


#D9B48F
PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#DCBFA6
PANTONE 4675 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#EDC8A3
PANTONE 719 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D9B996.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D9B996.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D9B996.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #D9B996


Here are the paint colors similar to D9B996. 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 D9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D9B996 to Behr


#D7B999
Dusty Gold (S260-3)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#E0BB96
Honey Nougat (S250-3)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#D4B28B
Summerwood (S290-4)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color D9B996 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D9B996 to PPG Paints


#D8B691
Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#D3B191
Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#D1B088
Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#D8B98C
Splash Of Honey (PPG1088-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D9B996 to Dunn-Edwards


#DDB994
Friar Tuck (DEC 714)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#D6BA9B
Terracotta Sand (DE 6136)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#D2B698
Slopes (DEC 721)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D9B996 to Sherwin Williams


#D7B593
Bagel (SW 6114)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#D2B18F
Ligonier Tan (SW 7717)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D9B996 to Benjamin Moore


#D4B595
Lingerie (AF-200)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#DDBE9F
Terra Bella (AF-195)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#D3B28E
Chilled Chardonnay (1089)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D9B996 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D9B996 to Valspar


#D7BB98
Sandstone Cliff (8003-19C)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#D1B390
Warm Buff (3002-10A)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#E1C19E
Spiced Latte (V089-2)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#DAB88D
Jacob's Ladder (8003-20D)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#D9B996 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



D9B996
Tan*

96B6D9
Jordy 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 #D9B996?

Color that best contrast with #D9B996 is #96B6D9, color name is Jordy 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 #D9B996?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D9B996 is #96B6D9, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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