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HEX DC9D4C - #DC9D4C, RGB(220,157,76) Color


Color Name: Indian Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #DC9D4C
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 157, 76)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 28.6%, 65.5%, 13.7%



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What color is DC9D4C?

The RGB color code for color number #DC9D4C is RGB(220, 157, 76). In the RGB color model, #DC9D4C has a red value of 220, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.6% magenta, 65.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 67.3 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DC9D4C has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 65.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DC9D4C is cool or warm?

Color DC9D4C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DC9D4C? (For interior and product design)

DC9D4C 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #DC9D4C with dark and light Color




Is #DC9D4C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DC9D4C 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 #DC9D4C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 157, 76)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
76 (29.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.64%
Yellow
65.45%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(33.75deg, 67.3 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
67.29 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 120, 34)
Red
77 (30.0%)
Yellow
120 (47.1%)
Blue
34 (13.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
65.45 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 33.75°

W: 29.80 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 42.88

Y : 39.85

Z : 12.27

YXY

Y1 : 39.85

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 38.43%

Y : 70.20%


LRV

~ 39.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.6YR 6.8/8.5

CIE-Lab

L : 69.36

A : 15.52

B : 50.58

CIE-Lch

L : 69.36

C : 52.9

H : 72.94

CIE-Luv

L : 69.36

U : 49.89

V : 55.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.13

A : 10.76

B : 32.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DC9D4C

Here are the colors similar to DC9D4C. 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.

#E3A857
Indian Yellow
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#E3A857
Sunray
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#E5AA70
Fawn
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DC9D4C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DC9D4C.

#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DC9D4C.

#E6A65D
PANTONE 7411 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#D6A148
PANTONE 4025 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#D6A461
PANTONE 7509 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#ECA154
PANTONE 157 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DC9D4C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DC9D4C.

#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DC9D4C

Here are the paint colors similar to DC9D4C. 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 DC9D4C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DC9D4C to Dunn-Edwards

#DF9C45
Pavilion Peach (DE 5286)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#E6A255
Roasted Squash (DE 5278)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#E8A64E
Zucchini Flower (DET 478)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#D9A05F
Butterscotch Syrup (DE 5298)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DC9D4C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DC9D4C to Benjamin Moore

#D69D4D
Apple Crisp (2159-30)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#D59D4E
Glowing Umber (182)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#E1A863
Old Gold (167)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DC9D4C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DC9D4C to Valspar

#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#DFA45D
Safari Sun (3004-5B)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#E5A956
Pirate's Treasure (3006-5B)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#E6A961
King's Ransom (V050-3)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DC9D4C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DC9D4C to Sherwin Williams

#D69E59
Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#EAAA62
Summer Day (SW 6662)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#EBAD5E
Yarrow (SW 6669)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#E69F5F
Adventure Orange (SW 6655)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DC9D4C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DC9D4C to Behr

#D39952
Saffron Strands (PPU6-02)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#D7A361
Amber Brew (MQ4-10)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#D6A550
Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#E4AF65
Lamplit (MQ4-11)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DC9D4C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DC9D4C to PPG Paints

#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#DFAC59
Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#F2AD62
Goldfish (PPG1203-6)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#DFB170
Tesoros (PPG17-20)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DC9D4C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DC9D4C to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 15.55 (84.4% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.15 (83.9% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.24 (83.8% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 17.22 (82.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#DC9D4C 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



DC9D4C
Indian Yellow*

4C8BDC
Moroccan 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 #DC9D4C?

Color that best contrast with #DC9D4C is #4C8BDC, color name is Moroccan 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 #DC9D4C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DC9D4C is #4C8BDC, color name is Moroccan Blue*.





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