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What color is DCC59C?

The RGB color code for color number #DCC59C is RGB(220, 197, 156). In the RGB color model, #DCC59C has a red value of 220, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.5% magenta, 29.1% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 47.8 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DCC59C has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color DCC59C is cool or warm?

Color DCC59C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DCC59C? (For interior and product design)

DCC59C has an LRV of nearly 58. 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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#DCC59C

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of #DCC59C with dark and light Color




Is #DCC59C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DCC59C 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 #DCC59C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 197, 156)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.45%
Yellow
29.09%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(38.44deg, 47.8 %, 73.7 %)

Hue
38.44°
Saturation
47.76 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 80, 31)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
80 (31.5%)
Blue
31 (12.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.44°
Saturation
29.09 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 38.44°

W: 61.18 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 55.48

Y : 57.55

Z : 39.64

YXY

Y1 : 57.55

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 22.75%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 57.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.1Y 7.9/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 80.49

A : 1.98

B : 23.55

CIE-Lch

L : 80.49

C : 23.64

H : 85.2

CIE-Luv

L : 80.49

U : 16.79

V : 32.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.86

A : -2.21

B : 22.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DCC59C


Here are the colors similar to DCC59C. 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.



#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DCC59C.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DCC59C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DCC59C.


#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DCC59C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DCC59C.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DCC59C


Here are the paint colors similar to DCC59C. 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 DCC59C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DCC59C to Behr


#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#EACFA3
Harmonious Gold (M300-3)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DCC59C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DCC59C to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 0.75 (99.2% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#E8D3A6
Melted Butter (P017)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DCC59C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DCC59C to Sherwin Williams


#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#E4D0A5
Lucent Yellow (SW 6400)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DCC59C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DCC59C to PPG Paints


#E1CCA6
Hearth (PPG1093-3)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#E0C796
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DCC59C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DCC59C to Benjamin Moore


#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#DDCA9A
Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#DECEA6
Dunmore Cream (HC-29)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DCC59C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DCC59C to Dunn-Edwards


#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#E3CFAB
Melt with You (DET 655)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#DACBA7
Light Aspiration (DE 6185)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#DCC59C 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



DCC59C
Lion*

9CB3DC
Light Steel 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 #DCC59C?

Color that best contrast with #DCC59C is #9CB3DC, color name is Light Steel 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 #DCC59C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DCC59C is #9CB3DC, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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