Color Name
Pale Gold*
Hex Color Code
#DFC18C
RGB Color Code
RGB(223, 193, 140)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 13.5%, 37.2%, 12.5%
#DFC18C hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is DFC18C?

The RGB color code for color number #DFC18C is RGB(223, 193, 140). In the RGB color model, #DFC18C has a red value of 223, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 37.2% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 56.5 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DFC18C has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 37.2 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color DFC18C is cool or warm?

Color DFC18C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DFC18C? (For interior and product design)

DFC18C has an LRV of nearly 56. 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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#DFC18C

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of #DFC18C with dark and light Color




Is #DFC18C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DFC18C 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 #DFC18C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 193, 140)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.45%
Yellow
37.22%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(38.31deg, 56.5 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
38.31°
Saturation
56.46 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 91, 30)
Red
37 (14.6%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
30 (11.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.31°
Saturation
37.22 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 38.31°

W: 54.90 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 54.24

Y : 55.72

Z : 32.71

YXY

Y1 : 55.72

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 24.31%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 55.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.7Y 7.8/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 79.45

A : 3.27

B : 30.63

CIE-Lch

L : 79.45

C : 30.81

H : 83.9

CIE-Luv

L : 79.45

U : 22.41

V : 40.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.65

A : -0.94

B : 26.27






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DFC18C

Here are the colors similar to DFC18C. 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.

#E6BE8A Color
Pale Gold
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#DEB887 Color
Burlywood
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#DECC9C Color
Lion
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#D2B48C Color
Tan
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DFC18C.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DFC18C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DFC18C.

#D3BC8D Color
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#E1B87F Color
PANTONE 7508 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#CEB888 Color
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#DEB681 Color
PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DFC18C.

#DDC49A Color
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#CDBA88 Color
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#D0B084 Color
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#D2AA6D Color
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DFC18C.

#DAC9AF Color
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#DDB158 Color
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)
#CAC387 Color
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DFC18C

Here are the paint colors similar to DFC18C. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DFC18C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DFC18C to Benjamin Moore

#E1C28B Color
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 0.55 (99.5% similar)
#E5C48B Color
Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#D8BA87 Color
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DFC18C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DFC18C to PPG Paints

#E2C28D Color
Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#E2C392 Color
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#D9BC86 Color
Hummus (PPG16-10)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#E0C796 Color
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DFC18C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DFC18C to Sherwin Williams

#E5C28B Color
White Raisin (SW 7685)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#DCBD92 Color
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#E1BD8E Color
Dakota Wheat (SW 9023)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DFC18C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DFC18C to Dunn-Edwards

#E9CA94 Color
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#DFBB7E Color
Wheat Bread (DE 5360)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D4BA8C Color
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#DAB77F Color
Maize (DET 473)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DFC18C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DFC18C to Valspar

#D6B888 Color
Sahara Sun (T519)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#D7B888 Color
Cashmere Wrap (M160)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#DFC69C Color
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DFC18C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DFC18C to Farrow & Ball

#D9B780 Color
Straw (52)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#DCB97A Color
Print Room Yellow (69)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#D9C497 Color
Hay (37)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#D7B576 Color
Sudbury Yellow (51)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color DFC18C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DFC18C to Behr

#E4CB97 Color
Abstract (M320-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#E1BC8A Color
Royal Gold (M280-4)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#E7C180 Color
Charismatic (PPU6-14)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#D7B57C Color
Gilded (M300-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#DFC18C 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



DFC18C
Pale Gold*

8CAADF
Dark Pastel 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 #DFC18C?

Color that best contrast with #DFC18C is #8CAADF, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #DFC18C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DFC18C is #8CAADF, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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