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What color is DCC196?

The RGB color code for color number #DCC196 is RGB(220, 193, 150). In the RGB color model, #DCC196 has a red value of 220, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 31.8% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.9° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DCC196 has a hue of 36.9° (degrees), 31.8 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DCC196 is cool or warm?

Color DCC196 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DCC196? (For interior and product design)

DCC196 has an LRV of nearly 56. 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

#DCC196

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of #DCC196 with dark and light Color




Is #DCC196 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DCC196 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 #DCC196 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 193, 150)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.27%
Yellow
31.82%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(36.86deg, 50.0 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
36.86°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 84, 32)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.86°
Saturation
31.82 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 36.86°

W: 58.82 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 54.09

Y : 55.56

Z : 36.73

YXY

Y1 : 55.56

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 24.31%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 55.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.4Y 7.8/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 79.36

A : 3.31

B : 25.2

CIE-Lch

L : 79.36

C : 25.41

H : 82.52

CIE-Luv

L : 79.36

U : 19.64

V : 33.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.54

A : -0.91

B : 22.96






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DCC196


Here are the colors similar to DCC196. 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.



#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DCC196.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DCC196.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DCC196.


#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DCC196.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DCC196.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DCC196


Here are the paint colors similar to DCC196. 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.


Behr

Hex color DCC196 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DCC196 to Behr


#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#E1BC8A
Royal Gold (M280-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DCC196 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DCC196 to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#D6B888
Sahara Sun (T519)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#D7B888
Cashmere Wrap (M160)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#D7BB98
Sandstone Cliff (8003-19C)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DCC196 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DCC196 to PPG Paints


#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#D4BC94
Crepe (PPG1094-4)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#E2C392
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#D8B98C
Splash Of Honey (PPG1088-4)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DCC196 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DCC196 to Sherwin Williams


#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#E1BD8E
Dakota Wheat (SW 9023)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DCC196 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DCC196 to Dunn-Edwards


#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#E9CA94
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DCC196 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DCC196 to Benjamin Moore


#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#D8BA87
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#E1C28B
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#E5C48B
Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#DCC196 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



DCC196
Tan*

96B1DC
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 #DCC196?

Color that best contrast with #DCC196 is #96B1DC, 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 #DCC196?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DCC196 is #96B1DC, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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