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What color is DCBC8E?

The RGB color code for color number #DCBC8E is RGB(220, 188, 142). In the RGB color model, #DCBC8E has a red value of 220, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 35.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 52.7 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DCBC8E has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 35.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DCBC8E is cool or warm?

Color DCBC8E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DCBC8E? (For interior and product design)

DCBC8E has an LRV of nearly 53. 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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#DCBC8E

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #DCBC8E with dark and light Color




Is #DCBC8E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DCBC8E 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 #DCBC8E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 188, 142)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.55%
Yellow
35.45%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(35.38deg, 52.7 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
35.38°
Saturation
52.70 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 88, 33)
Red
40 (15.5%)
Yellow
88 (34.6%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.38°
Saturation
35.45 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 35.38°

W: 55.69 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 52.38

Y : 53.14

Z : 33.09

YXY

Y1 : 53.14

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 26.27%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 53.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 7.7/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 77.95

A : 4.96

B : 27.53

CIE-Lch

L : 77.95

C : 27.97

H : 79.79

CIE-Luv

L : 77.95

U : 23.33

V : 36.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.89

A : 0.7

B : 24.11






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DCBC8E


Here are the colors similar to DCBC8E. 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.



#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DCBC8E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DCBC8E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DCBC8E.


#DEB681
PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#E1B87F
PANTONE 7508 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DCBC8E.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DCBC8E.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DCBC8E


Here are the paint colors similar to DCBC8E. 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 DCBC8E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DCBC8E to Sherwin Williams


#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#E1BD8E
Dakota Wheat (SW 9023)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#E5C28B
White Raisin (SW 7685)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DCBC8E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DCBC8E to PPG Paints


#D8B98C
Splash Of Honey (PPG1088-4)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#D3B78B
Craftsman Gold (PPG1092-4)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E2C392
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E2C28D
Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DCBC8E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DCBC8E to Valspar


#D7B888
Cashmere Wrap (M160)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#D6B888
Sahara Sun (T519)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#DAB88D
Jacob's Ladder (8003-20D)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#D3B68E
Hazelnut Parfait (M120)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color DCBC8E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DCBC8E to Behr


#E1BC8A
Royal Gold (M280-4)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#DDB582
Cellini Gold (HDC-CL-18)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#E8C194
Apple Turnover (M250-3)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#E1B781
Beehive (M270-5)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DCBC8E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DCBC8E to Benjamin Moore


#D8BA87
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#D4B385
Tawny Bisque (1110)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#D5B387
Boardwalk (1102)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DCBC8E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DCBC8E to Dunn-Edwards


#E1BB87
Regency Cream (DE 5325)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#DAB77F
Maize (DET 473)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#DCBC8E 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



DCBC8E
Burlywood*

8EAEDC
Jordy 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 #DCBC8E?

Color that best contrast with #DCBC8E is #8EAEDC, color name is Jordy 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 #DCBC8E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DCBC8E is #8EAEDC, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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