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HEX DD9C48 - #DD9C48, RGB(221,156,72) Color


Color Name: Indian Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #DD9C48
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 156, 72)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.4%, 67.4%, 13.3%



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What color is DD9C48?

The RGB color code for color number #DD9C48 is RGB(221, 156, 72). In the RGB color model, #DD9C48 has a red value of 221, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.4% magenta, 67.4% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 68.7 % saturation, and 57.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DD9C48 has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 67.4 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DD9C48 is cool or warm?

Color DD9C48 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DD9C48? (For interior and product design)

DD9C48 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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#DD9C48

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #DD9C48 with dark and light Color




Is #DD9C48 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DD9C48 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 #DD9C48 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 156, 72)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.41%
Yellow
67.42%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(33.83deg, 68.7 %, 57.5 %)

Hue
33.83°
Saturation
68.66 %.
Lightness
57.45 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 122, 33)
Red
79 (30.8%)
Yellow
122 (47.7%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.83°
Saturation
67.42 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 33.83°

W: 28.24 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 42.88

Y : 39.62

Z : 11.52

YXY

Y1 : 39.62

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 38.82%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 39.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.6YR 6.8/8.7

CIE-Lab

L : 69.2

A : 16.25

B : 52.3

CIE-Lch

L : 69.2

C : 54.77

H : 72.74

CIE-Luv

L : 69.2

U : 51.72

V : 56.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.94

A : 11.45

B : 33.21






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DD9C48

Here are the colors similar to DD9C48. 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 - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#E3A857
Sunray
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DD9C48.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DD9C48.

#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DD9C48.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DD9C48.

#E6A65D
PANTONE 7411 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#D6A148
PANTONE 4025 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#ED9B33
PANTONE 2011 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#ECA154
PANTONE 157 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DD9C48.

#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DD9C48

Here are the paint colors similar to DD9C48. 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 DD9C48 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DD9C48 to Dunn-Edwards

#DF9C45
Pavilion Peach (DE 5286)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#E6A255
Roasted Squash (DE 5278)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#E8A64E
Zucchini Flower (DET 478)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DD9C48 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DD9C48 to Valspar

#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#DFA45D
Safari Sun (3004-5B)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#E5A956
Pirate's Treasure (3006-5B)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#E6A961
King's Ransom (V050-3)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DD9C48 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DD9C48 to Sherwin Williams

#DF9938
Gold Crest (SW 6670)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#E39A33
Sunflower (SW 6678)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#D69E59
Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#D69835
Trinket (SW 6685)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DD9C48 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DD9C48 to Benjamin Moore

#D69D4D
Apple Crisp (2159-30)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D59D4E
Glowing Umber (182)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#E4A039
Golden Vista (308)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DD9C48 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DD9C48 to Behr

#D39952
Saffron Strands (PPU6-02)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#D7A361
Amber Brew (MQ4-10)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#D6A550
Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#E4AF65
Lamplit (MQ4-11)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DD9C48 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DD9C48 to PPG Paints

#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DD9C48 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DD9C48 to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 16.03 (84.0% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.66 (83.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.70 (83.3% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 17.64 (82.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#DD9C48 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



DD9C48
Indian Yellow*

4889DD
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 #DD9C48?

Color that best contrast with #DD9C48 is #4889DD, 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 #DD9C48?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DD9C48 is #4889DD, color name is Moroccan Blue*.





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