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HEX EC9666 - #EC9666, RGB(236,150,102) Color


Color Name: Atomic Tangerine (Ultra Yellow)*
Hex Color Code: #EC9666
RGB Color Code: RGB(236, 150, 102)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 36.4%, 56.8%, 7.5%






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What color is EC9666?

The RGB color code for color number #EC9666 is RGB(236, 150, 102). In the RGB color model, #EC9666 has a red value of 236, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 56.8% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 77.9 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EC9666 has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 56.8 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.



Color EC9666 is cool or warm?

Color EC9666 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EC9666? (For interior and product design)

EC9666 has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

#EC9666

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #EC9666 with dark and light Color




Is #EC9666 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EC9666 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 #EC9666 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 150, 102)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
36.44%
Yellow
56.78%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(21.49deg, 77.9 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
21.49°
Saturation
77.91 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 95, 30)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
95 (37.2%)
Blue
30 (11.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.49°
Saturation
56.78 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 21.49°

W: 40.00 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 47.9

Y : 40.6

Z : 17.88

YXY

Y1 : 40.6

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 41.18%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 40.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.2YR 6.8/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.9

A : 27.64

B : 38.57

CIE-Lch

L : 69.9

C : 47.45

H : 54.38

CIE-Luv

L : 69.9

U : 65.21

V : 41.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.72

A : 22.66

B : 27.97






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #EC9666


Here are the colors similar to EC9666. 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.



#D99058
Persian Orange
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#DA8A67
Pale Copper
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#FFA07A
Light Salmon
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EC9666.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EC9666.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EC9666.


#F69D62
PANTONE 6016 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#E59E6D
PANTONE 472 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#DD8C59
PANTONE 2432 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#FF9D6E
PANTONE 163 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EC9666.


#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#F1A17D
BS 04-E-50 - Pink
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EC9666.


#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #EC9666


Here are the paint colors similar to EC9666. 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.


Valspar

Hex color EC9666 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EC9666 to Valspar


#F39562
Orange Pecan (2003-1B)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#DA936C
Ciao (V045-4)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#FC9F74
Ripe Melon (2002-1C)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#D88C5F
Longhorn (2007-5B)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color EC9666 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EC9666 to Sherwin Williams


#E6955F
Outgoing Orange (SW 6641)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#E89D6F
Inventive Orange (SW 6633)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#E2946F
Sunset (SW 6626)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#D4966E
Chivalry Copper (SW 6353)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color EC9666 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EC9666 to PPG Paints


#F09056
Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#E88A5B
Indiana Clay (PPG1195-6)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#F7A270
Copper River (PPG1196-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#DC8C59
Carrot Cake (PPG1198-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color EC9666 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EC9666 to Behr


#F79D72
Burning Coals (P200-5)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#E88951
Mandarin (P210-6)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#FDA471
Cheerful Tangerine (P210-5)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D78D5E
Blazing Autumn (M220-6A)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color EC9666 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EC9666 to Dunn-Edwards


#EA936E
La Terra (DE 5172)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#FF9C68
Fresh Cantaloupe (DE 5159)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#EEA372
Prairie Sun (DET 463)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#FFA168
Nectarine (DE 5166)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color EC9666 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EC9666 to Benjamin Moore


#F7946B
Sunset Boulevard (082)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#E38E69
Flamingo Orange (075)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#FCA574
Butterfly Wings (090)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#D8916D
Vegetable Patch (062)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color EC9666 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #EC9666 to Farrow & Ball


#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 13.03 (87.0% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 14.08 (85.9% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 15.93 (84.1% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.07 (83.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#EC9666 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



EC9666
Atomic Tangerine (Ultra Yellow)*

66BCEC
Bleu Celeste*


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 #EC9666?

Color that best contrast with #EC9666 is #66BCEC, color name is Bleu Celeste*
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 #EC9666?

Complementary or Opposite color for #EC9666 is #66BCEC, color name is Bleu Celeste*.





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