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What color is ECC481?

The RGB color code for color number #ECC481 is RGB(236, 196, 129). In the RGB color model, #ECC481 has a red value of 236, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 45.3% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.6° (degrees), 73.8 % saturation, and 71.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ECC481 has a hue of 37.6° (degrees), 45.3 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.



Color ECC481 is cool or warm?

Color ECC481 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ECC481? (For interior and product design)

ECC481 has an LRV of nearly 59. 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

#ECC481

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of #ECC481 with dark and light Color




Is #ECC481 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ECC481 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 #ECC481 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 196, 129)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.95%
Yellow
45.34%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(37.57deg, 73.8 %, 71.6 %)

Hue
37.57°
Saturation
73.79 %.
Lightness
71.57 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 99, 22)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
99 (39.0%)
Blue
22 (8.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.57°
Saturation
45.34 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 37.57°

W: 50.59 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 58.29

Y : 58.9

Z : 29.06

YXY

Y1 : 58.9

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 23.14%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 58.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 8.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 81.24

A : 5.7

B : 38.87

CIE-Lch

L : 81.24

C : 39.29

H : 81.66

CIE-Luv

L : 81.24

U : 30.39

V : 49.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.74

A : 1.28

B : 31.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ECC481


Here are the colors similar to ECC481. 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 - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#FFC87C
Topaz
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#FAD6A5
Sunset
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to ECC481.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to ECC481.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to ECC481.


#EFC06E
PANTONE 2008 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#EFBE7D
PANTONE 156 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#FDD086
PANTONE 1345 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#E1B87F
PANTONE 7508 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to ECC481.


#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to ECC481.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #ECC481


Here are the paint colors similar to ECC481. 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 ECC481 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ECC481 to PPG Paints


#F9C982
Chunk Of Cheddar (PPG1204-5)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#F3C775
Yukon Gold (PPG1209-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#E2C28D
Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color ECC481 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ECC481 to Behr


#EEC684
Garbanzo Paste (M290-4)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#E7C180
Charismatic (PPU6-14)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#F2C98A
Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#F7C680
Jackfruit (PPU6-07)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color ECC481 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ECC481 to Dunn-Edwards


#E7BF7B
Deserted Path (DE 5367)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#DFBB7E
Wheat Bread (DE 5360)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#E9CA94
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#F8C275
Just Peachy (DE 5284)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ECC481 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ECC481 to Benjamin Moore


#ECBF7F
Amber Waves (2159-40)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#E5C48B
Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#F5C382
Peach Crisp (159)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#E1C28B
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ECC481 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ECC481 to Sherwin Williams


#EFC488
Colonial Yellow (SW 0030)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#F6CD8E
Afterglow (SW 6667)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#E5C28B
White Raisin (SW 7685)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#EABF86
Bee's Wax (SW 7682)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ECC481 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ECC481 to Valspar


#F7C880
Buttered Up (V053-3)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#E7BE84
Veranda Yellow (3005-6A)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#E7BF87
Cloudy Sunset (3005-8A)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#F8C681
Halcyon Days (V052-2)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#ECC481 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



ECC481
Pale Gold*

81A9EC
Ruddy 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 #ECC481?

Color that best contrast with #ECC481 is #81A9EC, color name is Ruddy 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 #ECC481?

Complementary or Opposite color for #ECC481 is #81A9EC, color name is Ruddy Blue*.





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