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What color is DEC59E?

The RGB color code for color number #DEC59E is RGB(222, 197, 158). In the RGB color model, #DEC59E has a red value of 222, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 28.8% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 49.2 % saturation, and 74.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DEC59E has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color DEC59E is cool or warm?

Color DEC59E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DEC59E? (For interior and product design)

DEC59E 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.



Dark Color

#DEC59E

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of #DEC59E with dark and light Color




Is #DEC59E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DEC59E 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 #DEC59E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 197, 158)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.26%
Yellow
28.83%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(36.56deg, 49.2 %, 74.5 %)

Hue
36.56°
Saturation
49.23 %.
Lightness
74.51 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 79, 30)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.56°
Saturation
28.83 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 36.56°

W: 61.96 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 56.26

Y : 57.93

Z : 40.56

YXY

Y1 : 57.93

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 22.75%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 57.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.4Y 7.9/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 80.7

A : 3.01

B : 22.81

CIE-Lch

L : 80.7

C : 23.01

H : 82.49

CIE-Luv

L : 80.7

U : 17.96

V : 31.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.11

A : -1.25

B : 21.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DEC59E


Here are the colors similar to DEC59E. 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 - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DEC59E.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DEC59E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DEC59E.


#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DEC59E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DEC59E.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DEC59E


Here are the paint colors similar to DEC59E. 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 DEC59E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DEC59E to Behr


#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#EACFA3
Harmonious Gold (M300-3)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DEC59E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DEC59E to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#D7BB98
Sandstone Cliff (8003-19C)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DEC59E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DEC59E to PPG Paints


#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#E1CCA6
Hearth (PPG1093-3)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#D4BC94
Crepe (PPG1094-4)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DEC59E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DEC59E to Sherwin Williams


#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DEC59E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DEC59E to Benjamin Moore


#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#DDCA9A
Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DEC59E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DEC59E to Dunn-Edwards


#E3CFAB
Melt with You (DET 655)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#DEC59E 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



DEC59E
Lion*

9EB7DE
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 #DEC59E?

Color that best contrast with #DEC59E is #9EB7DE, 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 #DEC59E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DEC59E is #9EB7DE, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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