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What color is E1C973?

The RGB color code for color number #E1C973 is RGB(225, 201, 115). In the RGB color model, #E1C973 has a red value of 225, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 48.9% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.9° (degrees), 64.7 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E1C973 has a hue of 46.9° (degrees), 48.9 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.



Color E1C973 is cool or warm?

Color E1C973 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E1C973? (For interior and product design)

E1C973 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.



Dark Color

#E1C973

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of #E1C973 with dark and light Color




Is #E1C973 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E1C973 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 #E1C973 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(225, 201, 115)
Red
225 (88.2%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.67%
Yellow
48.89%
Key
11.76%

HSL

HSL(46.91deg, 64.7 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
46.91°
Saturation
64.71 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 114, 25)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
114 (44.9%)
Blue
25 (9.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.91°
Saturation
48.89 %.
Brightness / Value
88.24 %.

HWB

H: 46.91°

W: 45.10 %

B: 11.76 %

XYZ

X : 55.03

Y : 59.02

Z : 24.71

YXY

Y1 : 59.02

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 11.76%

M : 21.18%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 59 %

Munsell Color System

6.6Y 8.0/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 81.3

A : -2.67

B : 45.77

CIE-Lch

L : 81.3

C : 45.85

H : 93.33

CIE-Luv

L : 81.3

U : 20.25

V : 58.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.82

A : -6.57

B : 34.71






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #E1C973


Here are the colors similar to E1C973. 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.



#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#E9D66B
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#E9D66B
Monoazo Yellow
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E1C973.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E1C973.


#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E1C973.


#DECD63
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#E4D77E
PANTONE 460 C
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#D2C762
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E1C973.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to E1C973.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #E1C973


Here are the paint colors similar to E1C973. 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 E1C973 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E1C973 to Dunn-Edwards


#E2CA73
Dijon Mustard (DE 5451)
ΔE - 0.28 (99.7% similar)
#D4C477
Marsh Field (DE 5458)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#EED683
Gatsby Glitter (DET 496)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#DACD81
Hay Day (DE 5479)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color E1C973 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E1C973 to Behr


#DCC772
Midori (P330-5)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#E5CE77
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#E4D183
Starfruit (P330-4)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color E1C973 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E1C973 to PPG Paints


#D8C475
Grassroots (PPG11-03)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#F9D97B
Firelight (PPG1211-5)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color E1C973 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E1C973 to Valspar


#E8CE6C
Seth's Smile (8001-24D)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#F4D77F
Island Sun (3007-3C)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#E2D388
Master Gardener (8001-26D)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color E1C973 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E1C973 to Benjamin Moore


#E6D281
Treasure Trove (285)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#E2D06D
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#D9CD7A
Golden Delicious (390)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#E7D887
Mulholland Yellow (369)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E1C973 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E1C973 to Sherwin Williams


#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#E6D88E
Lively Yellow (SW 6702)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#E1C973 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



E1C973
Citron*

738BE1
Cornflower 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 #E1C973?

Color that best contrast with #E1C973 is #738BE1, color name is Cornflower 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 #E1C973?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E1C973 is #738BE1, color name is Cornflower Blue*.





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