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What color is DC9B68?

The RGB color code for color number #DC9B68 is RGB(220, 155, 104). In the RGB color model, #DC9B68 has a red value of 220, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.5% magenta, 52.7% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.4° (degrees), 62.4 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DC9B68 has a hue of 26.4° (degrees), 52.7 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DC9B68 is cool or warm?

Color DC9B68 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DC9B68? (For interior and product design)

DC9B68 has an LRV of nearly 40. 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.



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#DC9B68

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #DC9B68 with dark and light Color




Is #DC9B68 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DC9B68 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 #DC9B68 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 155, 104)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.55%
Yellow
52.73%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(26.38deg, 62.4 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
26.38°
Saturation
62.37 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 100, 38)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Yellow
100 (39.4%)
Blue
38 (15.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.38°
Saturation
52.73 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 26.38°

W: 40.78 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 43.74

Y : 39.66

Z : 18.45

YXY

Y1 : 39.66

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 39.22%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 39.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.4YR 6.8/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 69.23

A : 18.66

B : 36.27

CIE-Lch

L : 69.23

C : 40.79

H : 62.77

CIE-Luv

L : 69.23

U : 48.83

V : 41.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.97

A : 13.76

B : 26.72






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DC9B68


Here are the colors similar to DC9B68. 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.



#D99058
Persian Orange
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#DEA681
Tumbleweed
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#ECAC76
Middle Yellow Red
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#ECAC76
Medium Orange
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DC9B68.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DC9B68.


#E59E6D
PANTONE 472 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#DDA46F
PANTONE 721 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#D7A179
PANTONE 2430 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#DE9252
PANTONE 2431 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DC9B68.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DC9B68.


#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DC9B68.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#F1A17D
BS 04-E-50 - Pink
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DC9B68


Here are the paint colors similar to DC9B68. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DC9B68 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DC9B68 to Dunn-Edwards


#DC9B68
Coyote (DE 5249)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#DA995F
Apple Cider (DE 5270)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#D9A077
Soft Leather (DE 5256)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#DAA36F
Western Sunrise (DET 469)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DC9B68 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DC9B68 to Sherwin Williams


#D69969
Folksy Gold (SW 6360)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#D9A06A
Harvest Gold (SW 2858)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#D7995D
Bakelite Gold (SW 6368)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#E69F5F
Adventure Orange (SW 6655)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DC9B68 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DC9B68 to Benjamin Moore


#DD9D65
Grand Canyon (118)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#E1A16D
Soft Pumpkin (2166-40)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#DEA173
Starfish (110)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#DA9B72
Sweet 'n Sour (103)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DC9B68 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DC9B68 to Valspar


#D49866
Honey Bronze (M115)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#D49A71
Sweet Cardamom (2006-5C)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#E09655
Toffee Cream (3001-3B)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#DCA46E
Frankincense (3002-5C)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color DC9B68 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DC9B68 to Behr


#DF965B
Amiable Orange (M230-6)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#E1A175
Roasted Seeds (M220-5)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#DA9A5D
Stunning Gold (M240-6)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#E8A773
Sweet Curry (M230-5)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DC9B68 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DC9B68 to PPG Paints


#D59466
Pumpkin Patch (PPG1201-5)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#D09258
Polo Pony (PPG1202-6)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#DC8C59
Carrot Cake (PPG1198-5)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#E6A57F
Orange Clay (PPG1200-4)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#DC9B68 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



DC9B68
Persian Orange*

68A9DC
Ruddy 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 #DC9B68?

Color that best contrast with #DC9B68 is #68A9DC, color name is Ruddy 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 #DC9B68?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DC9B68 is #68A9DC, color name is Ruddy Blue*.





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