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What color is DDB994?

The RGB color code for color number #DDB994 is RGB(221, 185, 148). In the RGB color model, #DDB994 has a red value of 221, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 33.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.4° (degrees), 51.8 % saturation, and 72.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDB994 has a hue of 30.4° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDB994 is cool or warm?

Color DDB994 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDB994? (For interior and product design)

DDB994 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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

#DDB994

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #DDB994 with dark and light Color




Is #DDB994 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDB994 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 #DDB994 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 185, 148)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.29%
Yellow
33.03%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(30.41deg, 51.8 %, 72.4 %)

Hue
30.41°
Saturation
51.77 %.
Lightness
72.35 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 82, 34)
Red
40 (15.8%)
Yellow
82 (32.3%)
Blue
34 (13.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.41°
Saturation
33.03 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 30.41°

W: 58.04 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 52.51

Y : 52.21

Z : 35.33

YXY

Y1 : 52.21

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 27.45%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 52.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.6Y 7.6/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 77.41

A : 7.67

B : 23.61

CIE-Lch

L : 77.41

C : 24.83

H : 72

CIE-Luv

L : 77.41

U : 25.39

V : 30.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.26

A : 3.28

B : 21.59






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DDB994


Here are the colors similar to DDB994. 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 - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDB994.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDB994.


#D9B48F
PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#E7B78A
PANTONE 720 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#EDC8A3
PANTONE 719 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDB994.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDB994.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDB994.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DDB994


Here are the paint colors similar to DDB994. 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 DDB994 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDB994 to Dunn-Edwards


#D6BA9B
Terracotta Sand (DE 6136)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#E0B695
Oakley Apricot (DET 445)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#D2B698
Slopes (DEC 721)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color DDB994 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDB994 to Behr


#E0BB96
Honey Nougat (S250-3)
ΔE - 0.65 (99.3% similar)
#D7B999
Dusty Gold (S260-3)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#E3C19C
Tostada (S270-3)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDB994 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDB994 to PPG Paints


#D8B691
Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#D3B191
Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#D1B088
Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#D2AD87
Cheddar Biscuit (PPG1083-5)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDB994 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDB994 to Sherwin Williams


#D7B593
Bagel (SW 6114)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#D2B18F
Ligonier Tan (SW 7717)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#E8BE9B
Sociable (SW 6359)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DDB994 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDB994 to Valspar


#DEB58E
Sunswept Sand (8003-16C)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#DCB490
Diplomatic (M125)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#DAB390
Feline Frolic (8003-17C)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#E1C19E
Spiced Latte (V089-2)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDB994 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDB994 to Benjamin Moore


#D6B28D
Natural Leather (CSP-1065)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#E2C19C
Tucson Tan (1144)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#D4B595
Lingerie (AF-200)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#D3B28E
Chilled Chardonnay (1089)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#DDB994 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



DDB994
Nude*

94B8DD
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 #DDB994?

Color that best contrast with #DDB994 is #94B8DD, 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 #DDB994?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDB994 is #94B8DD, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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