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HEX E3972E - #E3972E, RGB(227,151,46) Color


Color Name: Carrot Orange*
Hex Color Code: #E3972E
RGB Color Code: RGB(227, 151, 46)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 33.5%, 79.7%, 11.0%



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What color is E3972E?

The RGB color code for color number #E3972E is RGB(227, 151, 46). In the RGB color model, #E3972E has a red value of 227, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 46. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 33.5% magenta, 79.7% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.8° (degrees), 76.4 % saturation, and 53.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E3972E has a hue of 34.8° (degrees), 79.7 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.



Color E3972E is cool or warm?

Color E3972E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E3972E? (For interior and product design)

E3972E has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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#E3972E

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #E3972E with dark and light Color




Is #E3972E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E3972E 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 #E3972E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 151, 46)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
33.48%
Yellow
79.74%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(34.81deg, 76.4 %, 53.5 %)

Hue
34.81°
Saturation
76.37 %.
Lightness
53.53 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 133, 26)
Red
90 (35.5%)
Yellow
133 (52.3%)
Blue
26 (10.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.81°
Saturation
79.74 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 34.81°

W: 18.04 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 43.24

Y : 38.66

Z : 7.77

YXY

Y1 : 38.66

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 40.78%

Y : 81.96%


LRV

~ 38.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.9YR 6.7/10.4

CIE-Lab

L : 68.51

A : 20.3

B : 62.75

CIE-Lch

L : 68.51

C : 65.95

H : 72.07

CIE-Luv

L : 68.51

U : 62.07

V : 62.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.18

A : 15.32

B : 36.12






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #E3972E

Here are the colors similar to E3972E. 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.

#ED9121
Carrot Orange
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#EAA221
Marigold
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E3972E.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E3972E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E3972E.

#ED9B33
PANTONE 2011 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#EF9600
PANTONE 2012 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#DB8A06
PANTONE 7564 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#D69A2D
PANTONE 7563 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to E3972E.

#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#E88C00
RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E3972E.

#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#F79E1B
Mastercard Yellow
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)



Paint color for Hex #E3972E

Here are the paint colors similar to E3972E. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E3972E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E3972E to Sherwin Williams

#E39A33
Sunflower (SW 6678)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
#DF9938
Gold Crest (SW 6670)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#D88F32
Curry (SW 6671)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#D69835
Trinket (SW 6685)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color E3972E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E3972E to Dunn-Edwards

#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#DF9C45
Pavilion Peach (DE 5286)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#D19431
Jackpot (DE 5321)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#DA9E38
Copper Cove (DE 5320)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color E3972E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E3972E to Valspar

#E89629
Roasted Chestnut (3002-3A)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#E8983D
Sunflower Field (V013-3)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#DA940F
Strawflower (V053-5)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color E3972E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E3972E to Benjamin Moore

#DC9222
Gold Mine (2155-20)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#E4A039
Golden Vista (308)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#D68A1A
Desert Sunset (2155-10)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color E3972E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E3972E to PPG Paints

#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color E3972E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E3972E to Behr

#CF934A
Sweet Mustard (M260-6)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#D39952
Saffron Strands (PPU6-02)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#FFA035
Blazing Bonfire (P250-7)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#CD9956
Glazed Pears (M270-6)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color E3972E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #E3972E to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 18.61 (81.4% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.33 (80.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#E3972E 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



E3972E
Carrot Orange*

2E7AE3
Azure*


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 #E3972E?

Color that best contrast with #E3972E is #2E7AE3, color name is Azure*
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 #E3972E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E3972E is #2E7AE3, color name is Azure*.





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