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What color is DF9C45?

The RGB color code for color number #DF9C45 is RGB(223, 156, 69). In the RGB color model, #DF9C45 has a red value of 223, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 69. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.0% magenta, 69.1% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 70.6 % saturation, and 57.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DF9C45 has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 69.1 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color DF9C45 is cool or warm?

Color DF9C45 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DF9C45? (For interior and product design)

DF9C45 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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#DF9C45

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #DF9C45 with dark and light Color




Is #DF9C45 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DF9C45 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 #DF9C45 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 156, 69)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.04%
Yellow
69.06%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(33.9deg, 70.6 %, 57.3 %)

Hue
33.9°
Saturation
70.64 %.
Lightness
57.25 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 123, 31)
Red
79 (31.2%)
Yellow
123 (48.3%)
Blue
31 (12.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.9°
Saturation
69.06 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 33.9°

W: 27.06 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 43.39

Y : 39.89

Z : 11.04

YXY

Y1 : 39.89

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 38.82%

Y : 72.94%


LRV

~ 39.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.5YR 6.8/9

CIE-Lab

L : 69.39

A : 16.93

B : 53.96

CIE-Lch

L : 69.39

C : 56.55

H : 72.58

CIE-Luv

L : 69.39

U : 53.52

V : 57.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.16

A : 12.1

B : 33.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DF9C45


Here are the colors similar to DF9C45. 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 - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#E3A857
Sunray
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DF9C45.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DF9C45.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DF9C45.


#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DF9C45.


#ED9B33
PANTONE 2011 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#E6A65D
PANTONE 7411 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#ECA154
PANTONE 157 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#D6A148
PANTONE 4025 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DF9C45.


#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DF9C45


Here are the paint colors similar to DF9C45. 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 DF9C45 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DF9C45 to Dunn-Edwards


#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#E6A255
Roasted Squash (DE 5278)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#E8A64E
Zucchini Flower (DET 478)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DF9C45 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DF9C45 to Sherwin Williams


#DF9938
Gold Crest (SW 6670)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#E39A33
Sunflower (SW 6678)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#D69835
Trinket (SW 6685)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#D69E59
Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DF9C45 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DF9C45 to Valspar


#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#DFA45D
Safari Sun (3004-5B)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#E89629
Roasted Chestnut (3002-3A)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#E5A956
Pirate's Treasure (3006-5B)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DF9C45 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DF9C45 to Benjamin Moore


#D69D4D
Apple Crisp (2159-30)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#E4A039
Golden Vista (308)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#D59D4E
Glowing Umber (182)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color DF9C45 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DF9C45 to Behr


#D39952
Saffron Strands (PPU6-02)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#D7A361
Amber Brew (MQ4-10)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#D6A550
Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#E4AF65
Lamplit (MQ4-11)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DF9C45 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DF9C45 to PPG Paints


#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#DF9C45 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



DF9C45
Indian Yellow*

4588DF
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 #DF9C45?

Color that best contrast with #DF9C45 is #4588DF, 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 #DF9C45?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DF9C45 is #4588DF, color name is Moroccan Blue*.





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