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What color is E6C494?

The RGB color code for color number #E6C494 is RGB(230, 196, 148). In the RGB color model, #E6C494 has a red value of 230, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.8% magenta, 35.7% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.1° (degrees), 62.1 % saturation, and 74.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E6C494 has a hue of 35.1° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color E6C494 is cool or warm?

Color E6C494 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E6C494? (For interior and product design)

E6C494 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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#E6C494

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of #E6C494 with dark and light Color




Is #E6C494 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E6C494 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 #E6C494 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(230, 196, 148)
Red
230 (90.2%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.78%
Yellow
35.65%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(35.12deg, 62.1 %, 74.1 %)

Hue
35.12°
Saturation
62.12 %.
Lightness
74.12 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 85, 27)
Red
34 (13.5%)
Yellow
85 (33.4%)
Blue
27 (10.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.12°
Saturation
35.65 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 35.12°

W: 58.04 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 57.72

Y : 58.44

Z : 36.26

YXY

Y1 : 58.44

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 9.80%

M : 23.14%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 58.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 8.0/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 80.98

A : 5.38

B : 28.59

CIE-Lch

L : 80.98

C : 29.09

H : 79.34

CIE-Luv

L : 80.98

U : 24.73

V : 37.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.45

A : 0.99

B : 25.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #E6C494


Here are the colors similar to E6C494. 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 - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#FAD6A5
Sunset
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#FAD6A5
Tuscan
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E6C494.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E6C494.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to E6C494.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E6C494.


#E8CDA4
PANTONE 4029 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#EFD19F
PANTONE 155 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#E1B87F
PANTONE 7508 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#DEB681
PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E6C494.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #E6C494


Here are the paint colors similar to E6C494. 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 E6C494 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E6C494 to PPG Paints


#E2C392
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#E2C28D
Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#EFCEA0
Toffee Crunch (PPG1207-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color E6C494 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E6C494 to Behr


#ECCA9A
Filtered Moon (M270-4)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#E1BC8A
Royal Gold (M280-4)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#E8C194
Apple Turnover (M250-3)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#F2CA95
Lunch Box (M260-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E6C494 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E6C494 to Sherwin Williams


#EDC796
Humble Gold (SW 6380)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#E5C28B
White Raisin (SW 7685)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#E1BD8E
Dakota Wheat (SW 9023)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#F0CB97
Ambitious Amber (SW 6366)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color E6C494 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E6C494 to Valspar


#EEC58E
Delightful Moon (3004-6A)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#E7BF87
Cloudy Sunset (3005-8A)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#E9C091
Homeward Bound (8002-18C)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#E7BE84
Veranda Yellow (3005-6A)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color E6C494 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E6C494 to Benjamin Moore


#E5C48B
Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#E1C28B
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#F3CF9C
Glowing Apricot (165)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#D8BA87
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color E6C494 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E6C494 to Dunn-Edwards


#E9CA94
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#E1BB87
Regency Cream (DE 5325)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#F5CE9F
Granola (DE 5296)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#DFBB7E
Wheat Bread (DE 5360)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#E6C494 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



E6C494
Pale Gold*

94B6E6
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 #E6C494?

Color that best contrast with #E6C494 is #94B6E6, 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 #E6C494?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E6C494 is #94B6E6, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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