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What color is DFC496?

The RGB color code for color number #DFC496 is RGB(223, 196, 150). In the RGB color model, #DFC496 has a red value of 223, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 32.7% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 53.3 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DFC496 has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 32.7 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color DFC496 is cool or warm?

Color DFC496 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DFC496? (For interior and product design)

DFC496 has an LRV of nearly 57. 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

#DFC496

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of #DFC496 with dark and light Color




Is #DFC496 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DFC496 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 #DFC496 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 196, 150)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.11%
Yellow
32.74%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(37.81deg, 53.3 %, 73.1 %)

Hue
37.81°
Saturation
53.28 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 85, 30)
Red
34 (13.2%)
Yellow
85 (33.1%)
Blue
30 (11.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.81°
Saturation
32.74 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 37.81°

W: 58.82 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 55.68

Y : 57.37

Z : 36.99

YXY

Y1 : 57.37

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 23.14%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 57.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.7Y 7.9/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 80.39

A : 2.9

B : 26.63

CIE-Lch

L : 80.39

C : 26.79

H : 83.79

CIE-Luv

L : 80.39

U : 19.82

V : 35.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.74

A : -1.34

B : 24.06






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DFC496


Here are the colors similar to DFC496. 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 - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DFC496.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DFC496.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DFC496.


#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#EFD19F
PANTONE 155 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DFC496.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DFC496.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DFC496


Here are the paint colors similar to DFC496. 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.


Valspar

Hex color DFC496 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DFC496 to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#D6B888
Sahara Sun (T519)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#D7B888
Cashmere Wrap (M160)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DFC496 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DFC496 to PPG Paints


#E2C392
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#E0C796
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#E2C28D
Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DFC496 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DFC496 to Behr


#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#E4CB97
Abstract (M320-4)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#EACFA3
Harmonious Gold (M300-3)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DFC496 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DFC496 to Benjamin Moore


#E1C28B
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#E5C48B
Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#D8BA87
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DFC496 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DFC496 to Sherwin Williams


#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#E5C28B
White Raisin (SW 7685)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DFC496 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DFC496 to Dunn-Edwards


#E9CA94
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#EDD2A3
Crossroads (DE 5359)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#DFC496 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



DFC496
Lion*

96B1DF
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 #DFC496?

Color that best contrast with #DFC496 is #96B1DF, 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 #DFC496?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DFC496 is #96B1DF, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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