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What color is E3C497?

The RGB color code for color number #E3C497 is RGB(227, 196, 151). In the RGB color model, #E3C497 has a red value of 227, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.7% magenta, 33.5% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.5° (degrees), 57.6 % saturation, and 74.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E3C497 has a hue of 35.5° (degrees), 33.5 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.



Color E3C497 is cool or warm?

Color E3C497 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E3C497? (For interior and product design)

E3C497 has an LRV of nearly 58. 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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#E3C497

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of #E3C497 with dark and light Color




Is #E3C497 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E3C497 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 #E3C497 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 196, 151)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.66%
Yellow
33.48%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(35.53deg, 57.6 %, 74.1 %)

Hue
35.53°
Saturation
57.58 %.
Lightness
74.12 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 83, 28)
Red
34 (13.2%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
28 (11.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.53°
Saturation
33.48 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 35.53°

W: 59.22 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 57

Y : 58.05

Z : 37.48

YXY

Y1 : 58.05

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 23.14%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 58 %

Munsell Color System

2.8Y 7.9/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 80.76

A : 4.57

B : 26.67

CIE-Lch

L : 80.76

C : 27.06

H : 80.27

CIE-Luv

L : 80.76

U : 22.45

V : 35.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.19

A : 0.23

B : 24.17






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #E3C497


Here are the colors similar to E3C497. 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
Pale Gold
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#FAD6A5
Sunset
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E3C497.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to E3C497.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E3C497.


#E8CDA4
PANTONE 4029 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#EFD19F
PANTONE 155 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E3C497.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E3C497.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #E3C497


Here are the paint colors similar to E3C497. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color E3C497 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E3C497 to PPG Paints


#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#E2C392
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#E5CA9E
Antique Cream (PPG12-11)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#E2C28D
Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E3C497 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E3C497 to Sherwin Williams


#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#E1BD8E
Dakota Wheat (SW 9023)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#EDC796
Humble Gold (SW 6380)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color E3C497 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E3C497 to Behr


#ECCA9A
Filtered Moon (M270-4)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#E1BC8A
Royal Gold (M280-4)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#E8C194
Apple Turnover (M250-3)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#EED1A5
Amber Moon (HDC-CT-01)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color E3C497 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E3C497 to Benjamin Moore


#E1C28B
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#E5C48B
Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#D8BA87
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color E3C497 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E3C497 to Dunn-Edwards


#E9CA94
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#E1BB87
Regency Cream (DE 5325)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#F5CE9F
Granola (DE 5296)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color E3C497 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E3C497 to Valspar


#E9C091
Homeward Bound (8002-18C)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#DAB88D
Jacob's Ladder (8003-20D)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#D7B888
Cashmere Wrap (M160)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#EEC58E
Delightful Moon (3004-6A)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#E3C497 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



E3C497
Pale Gold*

97B6E3
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 #E3C497?

Color that best contrast with #E3C497 is #97B6E3, 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 #E3C497?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E3C497 is #97B6E3, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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