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What color is EEC9A6?

The RGB color code for color number #EEC9A6 is RGB(238, 201, 166). In the RGB color model, #EEC9A6 has a red value of 238, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 30.3% yellow, and 6.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 67.9 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EEC9A6 has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation and 93.3 % brightness/value.



Color EEC9A6 is cool or warm?

Color EEC9A6 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EEC9A6? (For interior and product design)

EEC9A6 has an LRV of nearly 63. 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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#EEC9A6

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of #EEC9A6 with dark and light Color




Is #EEC9A6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EEC9A6 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 #EEC9A6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(238, 201, 166)
Red
238 (93.3%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.55%
Yellow
30.25%
Key
6.67%

HSL

HSL(29.17deg, 67.9 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
29.17°
Saturation
67.92 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 72, 23)
Red
29 (11.4%)
Yellow
72 (28.2%)
Blue
23 (9.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.17°
Saturation
30.25 %.
Brightness / Value
93.33 %.

HWB

H: 29.17°

W: 65.10 %

B: 6.67 %

XYZ

X : 63.03

Y : 62.7

Z : 44.86

YXY

Y1 : 62.7

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 6.67%

M : 21.18%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 62.7 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 8.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 83.29

A : 8.06

B : 22.37

CIE-Lch

L : 83.29

C : 23.77

H : 70.18

CIE-Luv

L : 83.29

U : 25.63

V : 29.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.19

A : 3.51

B : 21.84






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #EEC9A6


Here are the colors similar to EEC9A6. 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.



#FDD5B1
Light Apricot
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#FED8B1
Light Orange
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EEC9A6.


#EDC8A3
PANTONE 719 C
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#F8CFA9
PANTONE 2015 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#F3CFB3
PANTONE 475 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EEC9A6.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EEC9A6.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EEC9A6.


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EEC9A6.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #EEC9A6


Here are the paint colors similar to EEC9A6. 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 EEC9A6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EEC9A6 to Dunn-Edwards


#F8CDAA
Allspice (DE 5247)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#F5C99E
Sundown (DE 5268)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#EDCCB3
Cashew Nut (DE 5261)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color EEC9A6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EEC9A6 to Valspar


#F3CCA7
Apricot Soufflé (M235)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#F0CCAC
Cinnamon Foam (V085-2)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#E9C19A
Soft Skills (P011)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#E3C2A3
So Baja (V086-2)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color EEC9A6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EEC9A6 to PPG Paints


#EEC9AA
Caramel Ice (PPG1202-4)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#E6C8A9
Pumpkin Cream (PPG1080-2)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#F2C6A7
Citrus Sachet (PPG1198-3)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#EFCDB4
Peach Darling (PPG1201-3)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color EEC9A6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EEC9A6 to Behr


#E9C9A9
Almond Biscuit (S250-2)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#F7D3AD
Ice Cream Parlour (M240-3)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#E3C19C
Tostada (S270-3)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#F0C39F
Carving Party (M220-3)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color EEC9A6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EEC9A6 to Benjamin Moore


#F1C5A0
Creamy Orange (2166-50)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#E3C3A6
Sycamore (1137)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#FCD2AB
Apricot Chiffon (136)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#E2C19C
Tucson Tan (1144)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color EEC9A6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EEC9A6 to Sherwin Williams


#F4C69F
Avid Apricot (SW 6639)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#F4D3B3
Flattering Peach (SW 6638)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#E8BE9B
Sociable (SW 6359)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#ECD0B1
Caen Stone (SW 0028)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#EEC9A6 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



EEC9A6
Light Apricot*

A6CBEE
Pale 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 #EEC9A6?

Color that best contrast with #EEC9A6 is #A6CBEE, color name is Pale 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 #EEC9A6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #EEC9A6 is #A6CBEE, color name is Pale Cornflower Blue*.





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