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What color is D9C473?

The RGB color code for color number #D9C473 is RGB(217, 196, 115). In the RGB color model, #D9C473 has a red value of 217, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 47.0% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.6° (degrees), 57.3 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D9C473 has a hue of 47.6° (degrees), 47.0 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.



Color D9C473 is cool or warm?

Color D9C473 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D9C473? (For interior and product design)

D9C473 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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#D9C473

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of #D9C473 with dark and light Color




Is #D9C473 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D9C473 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 #D9C473 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(217, 196, 115)
Red
217 (85.1%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.68%
Yellow
47.00%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(47.65deg, 57.3 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
47.65°
Saturation
57.30 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 113, 30)
Red
39 (15.4%)
Yellow
113 (44.4%)
Blue
30 (11.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.65°
Saturation
47.00 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 47.65°

W: 45.10 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 51.45

Y : 55.47

Z : 24.21

YXY

Y1 : 55.47

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 14.90%

M : 23.14%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 55.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.1Y 7.8/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 79.31

A : -3.33

B : 43.16

CIE-Lch

L : 79.31

C : 43.29

H : 94.41

CIE-Luv

L : 79.31

U : 17.94

V : 55.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.48

A : -7.03

B : 32.86






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #D9C473


Here are the colors similar to D9C473. 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.



#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#E9D66B
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D9C473.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D9C473.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D9C473.


#D2C762
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#DECD63
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D9C473.


#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D9C473.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #D9C473


Here are the paint colors similar to D9C473. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color D9C473 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D9C473 to PPG Paints


#D8C475
Grassroots (PPG11-03)
ΔE - 0.43 (99.6% similar)
#D7C275
Citrus Yellow (PPG1109-4)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#D2C880
Serene Scene (PPG1110-3)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#D1B871
Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color D9C473 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D9C473 to Behr


#DCC772
Midori (P330-5)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#E5CE77
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#E4D183
Starfruit (P330-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#D5CB7F
Spring Grass (P350-4)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D9C473 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D9C473 to Dunn-Edwards


#D4C477
Marsh Field (DE 5458)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#E2CA73
Dijon Mustard (DE 5451)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#D2C478
Tropical Moss (DE 5486)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#DACD81
Hay Day (DE 5479)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D9C473 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D9C473 to Benjamin Moore


#D6BD68
Luxurious Gold (286)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#D2BD65
Angel's Trumpet (278)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D0BC68
Mustard Field (377)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#D9CD7A
Golden Delicious (390)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D9C473 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D9C473 to Valspar


#D0C379
Green Citrine (V057-3)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#E8CE6C
Seth's Smile (8001-24D)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#E2D388
Master Gardener (8001-26D)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D9C473 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D9C473 to Sherwin Williams


#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#D9C473 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



D9C473
Citron*

7388D9
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #D9C473?

Color that best contrast with #D9C473 is #7388D9, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #D9C473?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D9C473 is #7388D9, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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