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HEX DC9278 - #DC9278, RGB(220,146,120) Color


Color Name: Middle Red*
Hex Color Code: #DC9278
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 146, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 33.6%, 45.5%, 13.7%



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What color is DC9278?

The RGB color code for color number #DC9278 is RGB(220, 146, 120). In the RGB color model, #DC9278 has a red value of 220, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 33.6% magenta, 45.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.6° (degrees), 58.8 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DC9278 has a hue of 15.6° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DC9278 is cool or warm?

Color DC9278 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DC9278? (For interior and product design)

DC9278 has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#DC9278

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #DC9278 with dark and light Color




Is #DC9278 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DC9278 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 #DC9278 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 146, 120)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
146 (57.3%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
33.64%
Yellow
45.45%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(15.6deg, 58.8 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
15.6°
Saturation
58.82 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 86, 43)
Red
71 (28.0%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
43 (16.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.6°
Saturation
45.45 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 15.6°

W: 47.06 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 43.18

Y : 37.13

Z : 22.66

YXY

Y1 : 37.13

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 42.75%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 37.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.6YR 6.6/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.37

A : 25.01

B : 25.23

CIE-Lch

L : 67.37

C : 35.53

H : 45.24

CIE-Luv

L : 67.37

U : 53.17

V : 27.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.93

A : 19.87

B : 20.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DC9278

Here are the colors similar to DC9278. 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.

#E58E73
Middle Red
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#E9967A
Dark Salmon
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#DA8A67
Pale Copper
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#F7A38E
Brink Pink
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DC9278.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DC9278.

#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#F1A17D
BS 04-E-50 - Pink
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DC9278.

#E8927C
PANTONE 486 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#E3A184
PANTONE 2438 C
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#DF8978
PANTONE 4051 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#D98878
PANTONE 4052 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DC9278.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DC9278.

#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DC9278

Here are the paint colors similar to DC9278. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DC9278 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DC9278 to Sherwin Williams

#E49780
Sockeye (SW 6619)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#D9987C
Persimmon (SW 6339)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#E79580
Ravishing Coral (SW 6612)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#E2946F
Sunset (SW 6626)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color DC9278 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DC9278 to Behr

#D68C76
Vintage Coral (MQ4-32)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D08B73
Fireplace Glow (M190-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#D08F73
Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#D78E6B
Balcony Sunset (MQ4-38)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DC9278 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DC9278 to Dunn-Edwards

#D78A6C
Bronzed Orange (DE 5179)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#EA936E
La Terra (DE 5172)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#EC9580
Presidio Peach (DET 435)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C6876F
Secluded Canyon (DE 5186)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DC9278 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DC9278 to Benjamin Moore

#E0907C
Coral Rock (032)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#D69679
Tuscan Tile (CSP-1130)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#D48D6C
Adobe Dust (2175-40)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#E79E83
Coral Glow (026)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DC9278 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DC9278 to PPG Paints

#D1907C
Orange Essential (PPG1063-5)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#EA9073
Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#E49C86
Opal Fire (PPG1192-5)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#CF8D6C
Cinnamon Brandy (PPG1199-5)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DC9278 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DC9278 to Valspar

#DE9E85
Venetian Plaster (8002-12C)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#CF866F
Terra Earth (2003-5C)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#E49E7E
Copper Canyon (P008)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#E98C76
Desert Rose (2004-3C)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DC9278 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DC9278 to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 8.09 (91.9% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 12.84 (87.2% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 12.86 (87.1% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 13.69 (86.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#DC9278 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



DC9278
Middle Red*

78C2DC
Sky 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 #DC9278?

Color that best contrast with #DC9278 is #78C2DC, color name is Sky 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 #DC9278?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DC9278 is #78C2DC, color name is Sky blue*.





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