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What color is DCB397?

The RGB color code for color number #DCB397 is RGB(220, 179, 151). In the RGB color model, #DCB397 has a red value of 220, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 31.4% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.3° (degrees), 49.6 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DCB397 has a hue of 24.3° (degrees), 31.4 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DCB397 is cool or warm?

Color DCB397 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DCB397? (For interior and product design)

DCB397 has an LRV of nearly 50. 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.



Dark Color

#DCB397

Light Color


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Is #DCB397 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DCB397 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 #DCB397 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 179, 151)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.64%
Yellow
31.36%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(24.35deg, 49.6 %, 72.7 %)

Hue
24.35°
Saturation
49.64 %.
Lightness
72.75 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 78, 37)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
37 (14.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.35°
Saturation
31.36 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 24.35°

W: 59.22 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 51.22

Y : 49.69

Z : 36.17

YXY

Y1 : 49.69

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 29.80%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 49.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.2YR 7.4/4

CIE-Lab

L : 75.88

A : 10.86

B : 19.9

CIE-Lch

L : 75.88

C : 22.67

H : 61.38

CIE-Luv

L : 75.88

U : 28.14

V : 25.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.49

A : 6.34

B : 18.92






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DCB397


Here are the colors similar to DCB397. 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.



#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#DEA681
Tumbleweed
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DCB397.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DCB397.


#D4B59E
PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#CEA991
PANTONE 4260 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#CDA788
PANTONE 4665 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#D9B48F
PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DCB397.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DCB397.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DCB397.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DCB397


Here are the paint colors similar to DCB397. 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 DCB397 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DCB397 to Dunn-Edwards


#DEB699
Field of Wheat (DE 5262)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#E0B695
Oakley Apricot (DET 445)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#D5B59C
Kraft Paper (DE 6109)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DCB397 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DCB397 to Benjamin Moore


#D9B091
Serendipity (AF-205)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#CDA990
Winthrop Peach (HC-55)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#DCAA86
Casabella (102)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DCB397 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DCB397 to Sherwin Williams


#E0B392
Soft Apricot (SW 6352)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#E5B99B
Sumptuous Peach (SW 6345)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#D5B59B
Tower Tan (SW 7704)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#E8BE9B
Sociable (SW 6359)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color DCB397 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DCB397 to Behr


#D7B59A
Beech Nut (S230-3)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D3B29A
Sweet Tea (S210-3)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#D4A88D
Peachy Confection (MQ1-30)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#DFBC9E
Chic Peach (HDC-CT-04)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DCB397 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DCB397 to Valspar


#E1AF92
Black-Eyed Peach (M114)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#DAB390
Feline Frolic (8003-17C)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#DCB490
Diplomatic (M125)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#E8BE9E
Southern Peach (2006-6B)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DCB397 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DCB397 to PPG Paints


#E8B793
Gentle Doe (PPG1201-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#E4B095
Hush Puppy (PPG1199-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#D3B191
Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#D8A686
Clay Fire (PPG1070-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#DCB397 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



DCB397
Nude*

97C0DC
Pale Cerulean*


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 #DCB397?

Color that best contrast with #DCB397 is #97C0DC, color name is Pale Cerulean*
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 #DCB397?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DCB397 is #97C0DC, color name is Pale Cerulean*.





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