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HEX DFC79F - #DFC79F, RGB(223,199,159) Color


Color Name: Lion*
Hex Color Code: #DFC79F
RGB Color Code: RGB(223, 199, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.8%, 28.7%, 12.5%



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What color is DFC79F?

The RGB color code for color number #DFC79F is RGB(223, 199, 159). In the RGB color model, #DFC79F has a red value of 223, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 28.7% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 74.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DFC79F has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 28.7 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color DFC79F is cool or warm?

Color DFC79F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DFC79F? (For interior and product design)

DFC79F has an LRV of nearly 59. 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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Compare LRV 59 of #DFC79F with dark and light Color




Is #DFC79F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DFC79F 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 #DFC79F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 199, 159)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.76%
Yellow
28.70%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(37.5deg, 50.0 %, 74.9 %)

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
74.90 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 78, 29)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
28.70 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 37.5°

W: 62.35 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 57.11

Y : 59.04

Z : 41.19

YXY

Y1 : 59.04

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 21.96%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 59 %

Munsell Color System

3.7Y 8.0/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 81.31

A : 2.47

B : 23.14

CIE-Lch

L : 81.31

C : 23.27

H : 83.9

CIE-Luv

L : 81.31

U : 17.36

V : 31.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.84

A : -1.78

B : 22






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DFC79F

Here are the colors similar to DFC79F. 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 - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#ECD9B0
Light Buff
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DFC79F.

#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DFC79F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DFC79F.

#E8CDA4
PANTONE 4029 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DFC79F.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DFC79F.

#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DFC79F

Here are the paint colors similar to DFC79F. 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 DFC79F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DFC79F to Behr

#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 0.58 (99.4% similar)
#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#EACFA3
Harmonious Gold (M300-3)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DFC79F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DFC79F to Valspar

#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 0.60 (99.4% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#E8D3A6
Melted Butter (P017)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DFC79F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DFC79F to PPG Paints

#E1CCA6
Hearth (PPG1093-3)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#E0C796
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DFC79F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DFC79F to Sherwin Williams

#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#E4D0A5
Lucent Yellow (SW 6400)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DFC79F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DFC79F to Dunn-Edwards

#E3CFAB
Melt with You (DET 655)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#EDD2A3
Crossroads (DE 5359)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#E5D2B0
Bisque Tan (DE 6157)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DFC79F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DFC79F to Benjamin Moore

#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#DDCA9A
Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DFC79F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DFC79F to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#CFC1AD
Oxford Stone (264)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#DFC79F 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



DFC79F
Lion*

9FB7DF
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 #DFC79F?

Color that best contrast with #DFC79F is #9FB7DF, 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 #DFC79F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DFC79F is #9FB7DF, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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