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What color is EDC474?

The RGB color code for color number #EDC474 is RGB(237, 196, 116). In the RGB color model, #EDC474 has a red value of 237, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 51.1% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.7° (degrees), 77.1 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EDC474 has a hue of 39.7° (degrees), 51.1 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.



Color EDC474 is cool or warm?

Color EDC474 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EDC474? (For interior and product design)

EDC474 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

#EDC474

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of #EDC474 with dark and light Color




Is #EDC474 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EDC474 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 #EDC474 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(237, 196, 116)
Red
237 (92.9%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.30%
Yellow
51.05%
Key
7.06%

HSL

HSL(39.67deg, 77.1 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
39.67°
Saturation
77.07 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 109, 21)
Red
40 (15.6%)
Yellow
109 (42.9%)
Blue
21 (8.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.67°
Saturation
51.05 %.
Brightness / Value
92.94 %.

HWB

H: 39.67°

W: 45.49 %

B: 7.06 %

XYZ

X : 57.82

Y : 58.75

Z : 24.81

YXY

Y1 : 58.75

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 7.06%

M : 23.14%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 58.7 %

Munsell Color System

3Y 8.0/7.1

CIE-Lab

L : 81.15

A : 4.9

B : 45.34

CIE-Lch

L : 81.15

C : 45.6

H : 83.84

CIE-Luv

L : 81.15

U : 32.03

V : 56.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.65

A : 0.52

B : 34.46






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #EDC474


Here are the colors similar to EDC474. 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.



#FFC87C
Topaz
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#F2BA49
Maximum Yellow Red
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#F2C649
Golden Ochre (Gold Ochre)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EDC474.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EDC474.


#EFC06E
PANTONE 2008 C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#FDD086
PANTONE 1345 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#F2C75C
PANTONE 141 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#FFC56E
PANTONE 1355 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EDC474.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EDC474.


#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EDC474.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #EDC474


Here are the paint colors similar to EDC474. 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 EDC474 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EDC474 to PPG Paints


#F3C775
Yukon Gold (PPG1209-4)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#ECBE63
Bright Idea (PPG1210-5)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#ECC481
Gold Buff (PPG1208-4)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#F1C96A
Sol De Yucatan (PPG17-18)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color EDC474 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EDC474 to Sherwin Williams


#F6C973
June Day (SW 6682)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#EAC365
Quilt Gold (SW 6696)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#FBCB78
Afternoon (SW 6675)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#EEC25F
Overjoy (SW 6689)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color EDC474 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EDC474 to Benjamin Moore


#F4C36B
Semolina (2155-40)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#EEC463
Firefly (299)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#ECBF7F
Amber Waves (2159-40)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#FFC963
Happily Ever After (173)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color EDC474 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EDC474 to Dunn-Edwards


#F7C66B
Golden Retriever (DE 5318)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#E7BF7B
Deserted Path (DE 5367)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#F6CA69
Golden Crest (DE 5353)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#FFCE79
Apricot Glow (DE 5290)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color EDC474 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EDC474 to Behr


#EEBD6A
Luscious Lemon (HDC-MD-24)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#EEC684
Garbanzo Paste (M290-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#E7C180
Charismatic (PPU6-14)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#F7C680
Jackfruit (PPU6-07)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color EDC474 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EDC474 to Valspar


#FAC875
Sweet Corn (V054-3)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#F7C880
Buttered Up (V053-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#F8C681
Halcyon Days (V052-2)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#FDCB85
Croissant (3002-4A)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#EDC474 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



EDC474
Topaz*

749DED
Cornflower 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 #EDC474?

Color that best contrast with #EDC474 is #749DED, color name is Cornflower 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 #EDC474?

Complementary or Opposite color for #EDC474 is #749DED, color name is Cornflower Blue*.





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