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What color is ECD9B0?

The color name for #ECD9B0 is Light Buff and is belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #ECD9B0 is RGB(236, 217, 176). In the RGB color model, #ECD9B0 has a red value of 236, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41° (degrees), 61.2 % saturation, and 80.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #ECD9B0 has a hue of 41° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.



Color ECD9B0 is cool or warm?

Color ECD9B0 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #ECD9B0? (For interior and product design)

ECD9B0 has an LRV of nearly 71. By LRV value, it is a 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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#ECD9B0

Light Color


Compare LRV 71 of #ECD9B0 with dark and light Color




Is #ECD9B0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color ECD9B0 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 #ECD9B0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 217, 176)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.05%
Yellow
25.42%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(41deg, 61.2 %, 80.8 %)

Hue
41°
Saturation
61.22 %.
Lightness
80.78 %.

RYB

RYB(19, 69, 19)
Red
19 (7.6%)
Yellow
69 (26.9%)
Blue
19 (7.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41°
Saturation
25.42 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 41°

W: 69.02 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 67.24

Y : 70.59

Z : 51.16

YXY

Y1 : 70.59

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 14.90%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 70.6 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 8.6/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 87.29

A : 0.32

B : 22.6

CIE-Lch

L : 87.29

C : 22.6

H : 89.19

CIE-Luv

L : 87.29

U : 14.02

V : 31.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.02

A : -4.18

B : 22.71






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #ECD9B0


Here are the colors similar to ECD9B0. 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.



#F5DEB3
Wheat
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#EFDFBB
Dutch White
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)





Paint color for Hex #ECD9B0


Here are the paint colors similar to ECD9B0. 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 ECD9B0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #ECD9B0 to Dunn-Edwards


#EBDAB5
Crème Fraîche (DET 654)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#E9D4A9
Canary Island (DE 6164)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#F7DFAF
Pasta (DE 5331)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color ECD9B0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #ECD9B0 to Benjamin Moore


#EFDDB5
Golden Straw (2152-50)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#E8D6AB
Yellow Bisque (220)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#F1DCB5
Precious Ivory (185)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#E8D8AD
Bronzed Beige (2151-50)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color ECD9B0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #ECD9B0 to PPG Paints


#F3DFB6
Belgian Waffle (PPG1208-3)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#F0DDB8
Limitless (PPG1091-3)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#EFD7AB
Waves Of Grain (PPG12-07)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color ECD9B0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #ECD9B0 to Sherwin Williams


#E9D6B0
Convivial Yellow (SW 6393)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#F5DEAF
Banana Cream (SW 6673)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#E4D0A5
Lucent Yellow (SW 6400)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#F5E0B1
Friendly Yellow (SW 6680)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color ECD9B0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #ECD9B0 to Behr


#F2DFB5
Calla (PPU6-12)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#EED8B2
Hummus (PPU6-11)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#F1DFBA
Brushstroke (M320-3)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#F2DEBB
Taj Mahal (M300-2)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color ECD9B0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #ECD9B0 to Valspar


#EFDEB8
Subtle Glow (V055-1)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#E8D3A6
Melted Butter (P017)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#F4DFB8
Homey Cream (3007-6B)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color ECD9B0 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #ECD9B0 to Farrow & Ball


#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#EFE6CF
New White (59)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Light Buff - #ECD9B0 color palettes and coordinating colors


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



ECD9B0
Light Buff

B0C3EC
Light Steel 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 Light Buff - #ECD9B0?

Color that best contrast with Light Buff - #ECD9B0 is #B0C3EC, color name is Light Steel 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 Light Buff - #ECD9B0?

Complementary or Opposite color for Light Buff - #ECD9B0 is #B0C3EC, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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