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What color is D9C196?

The RGB color code for color number #D9C196 is RGB(217, 193, 150). In the RGB color model, #D9C196 has a red value of 217, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 30.9% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.5° (degrees), 46.9 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D9C196 has a hue of 38.5° (degrees), 30.9 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color D9C196 is cool or warm?

Color D9C196 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D9C196? (For interior and product design)

D9C196 has an LRV of nearly 55. 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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#D9C196

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of #D9C196 with dark and light Color




Is #D9C196 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D9C196 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 #D9C196 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(217, 193, 150)
Red
217 (85.1%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.06%
Yellow
30.88%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(38.51deg, 46.9 %, 72.0 %)

Hue
38.51°
Saturation
46.85 %.
Lightness
71.96 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 84, 33)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
84 (33.0%)
Blue
33 (13.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.51°
Saturation
30.88 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 38.51°

W: 58.82 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 53.19

Y : 55.09

Z : 36.68

YXY

Y1 : 55.09

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 14.90%

M : 24.31%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 55.1 %

Munsell Color System

4Y 7.8/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 79.1

A : 2.14

B : 24.79

CIE-Lch

L : 79.1

C : 24.88

H : 85.06

CIE-Luv

L : 79.1

U : 17.63

V : 33.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.23

A : -1.98

B : 22.65






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #D9C196


Here are the colors similar to D9C196. 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.



#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D9C196.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D9C196.


#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D9C196.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D9C196.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D9C196.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #D9C196


Here are the paint colors similar to D9C196. 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 D9C196 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D9C196 to Behr


#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D9C196 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D9C196 to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#D6B888
Sahara Sun (T519)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#D7B888
Cashmere Wrap (M160)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color D9C196 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D9C196 to PPG Paints


#D4BC94
Crepe (PPG1094-4)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#E0C796
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#E2C392
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D9C196 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D9C196 to Dunn-Edwards


#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#CDB386
Oak Harbor (DE 6179)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D9C196 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D9C196 to Sherwin Williams


#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D9C196 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D9C196 to Benjamin Moore


#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D8BA87
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#DDCA9A
Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#D9C196 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



D9C196
Lion*

96AED9
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 #D9C196?

Color that best contrast with #D9C196 is #96AED9, 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 #D9C196?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D9C196 is #96AED9, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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