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What color is E6A255?

The RGB color code for color number #E6A255 is RGB(230, 162, 85). In the RGB color model, #E6A255 has a red value of 230, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.6% magenta, 63.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 74.4 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E6A255 has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 63.0 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color E6A255 is cool or warm?

Color E6A255 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E6A255? (For interior and product design)

E6A255 has an LRV of nearly 43. 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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#E6A255

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #E6A255 with dark and light Color




Is #E6A255 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E6A255 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 #E6A255 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(230, 162, 85)
Red
230 (90.2%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.57%
Yellow
63.04%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(31.86deg, 74.4 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
31.86°
Saturation
74.36 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 114, 28)
Red
71 (27.7%)
Yellow
114 (44.8%)
Blue
28 (11.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.86°
Saturation
63.04 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 31.86°

W: 33.33 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 47.19

Y : 43.32

Z : 14.47

YXY

Y1 : 43.32

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 9.80%

M : 36.47%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 43.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.8YR 7.0/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 71.77

A : 17.6

B : 49.27

CIE-Lch

L : 71.77

C : 52.32

H : 70.34

CIE-Luv

L : 71.77

U : 53.3

V : 54.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.82

A : 12.81

B : 33.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #E6A255


Here are the colors similar to E6A255. 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.



#E3A857
Indian Yellow
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#E3A857
Sunray
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#E5AA70
Fawn
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E6A255.


#E6A65D
PANTONE 7411 C
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#ECA154
PANTONE 157 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#D6A461
PANTONE 7509 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#DDA46F
PANTONE 721 C
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E6A255.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E6A255.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to E6A255.


#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E6A255.


#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #E6A255


Here are the paint colors similar to E6A255. 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 E6A255 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E6A255 to Dunn-Edwards




Valspar

Hex color E6A255 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E6A255 to Valspar


#ECA75E
Ba-Dum Ching! (V049-4)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#DFA45D
Safari Sun (3004-5B)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#E6A961
King's Ransom (V050-3)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#E5A956
Pirate's Treasure (3006-5B)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E6A255 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E6A255 to Sherwin Williams


#EAAA62
Summer Day (SW 6662)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#EBAD5E
Yarrow (SW 6669)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#E69F5F
Adventure Orange (SW 6655)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#D69E59
Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color E6A255 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E6A255 to Benjamin Moore


#E1A863
Old Gold (167)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#EDA768
Orange Appeal (124)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#EFA361
Antelope Canyon (125)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color E6A255 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E6A255 to PPG Paints


#F2AD62
Goldfish (PPG1203-6)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#DFAC59
Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#E2AC78
Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color E6A255 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E6A255 to Behr


#D7A361
Amber Brew (MQ4-10)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#D39952
Saffron Strands (PPU6-02)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#E4AF65
Lamplit (MQ4-11)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#EDB36F
Sunburst (PPU6-03)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#E6A255 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



E6A255
Indian Yellow*

5599E6
Blue Gray*


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 #E6A255?

Color that best contrast with #E6A255 is #5599E6, color name is Blue Gray*
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 #E6A255?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E6A255 is #5599E6, color name is Blue Gray*.





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