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HEX EF9F2C - #EF9F2C, RGB(239,159,44) Color


Color Name: Marigold*
Hex Color Code: #EF9F2C
RGB Color Code: RGB(239, 159, 44)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 33.5%, 81.6%, 6.3%



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What color is EF9F2C?

The RGB color code for color number #EF9F2C is RGB(239, 159, 44). In the RGB color model, #EF9F2C has a red value of 239, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 44. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 33.5% magenta, 81.6% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 85.9 % saturation, and 55.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EF9F2C has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 81.6 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.



Color EF9F2C is cool or warm?

Color EF9F2C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EF9F2C? (For interior and product design)

EF9F2C has an LRV of nearly 43. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #EF9F2C with dark and light Color




Is #EF9F2C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EF9F2C 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 #EF9F2C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(239, 159, 44)
Red
239 (93.7%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
33.47%
Yellow
81.59%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(35.38deg, 85.9 %, 55.5 %)

Hue
35.38°
Saturation
85.90 %.
Lightness
55.49 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 137, 18)
Red
84 (33.0%)
Yellow
137 (53.6%)
Blue
18 (6.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.38°
Saturation
81.59 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 35.38°

W: 17.25 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 48.45

Y : 43.33

Z : 8.19

YXY

Y1 : 43.33

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 6.27%

M : 37.65%

Y : 82.75%


LRV

~ 43.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.6YR 7.0/11.5

CIE-Lab

L : 71.78

A : 21.06

B : 66.91

CIE-Lch

L : 71.78

C : 70.14

H : 72.53

CIE-Luv

L : 71.78

U : 65.52

V : 66.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.82

A : 16.19

B : 38.7






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #EF9F2C

Here are the colors similar to EF9F2C. 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.

#EAA221
Marigold
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#FF9F00
Orange Peel
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#F5A400
School Bus Yellow
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EF9F2C.

#ED9B33
PANTONE 2011 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#EF9600
PANTONE 2012 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#FFA300
PANTONE 137 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#FF9E1B
PANTONE 1375 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EF9F2C.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EF9F2C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EF9F2C.

#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#FF9B00
RAL 1028 - Melon Yellow
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EF9F2C.

#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#F79E1B
Mastercard Yellow
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#FFA812
Dark Tangerine
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)



Paint color for Hex #EF9F2C

Here are the paint colors similar to EF9F2C. 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 EF9F2C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EF9F2C to Dunn-Edwards

#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#EDA740
Acorn Squash (DE 5292)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#F3A347
O'Brien Orange (DET 460)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#DF9C45
Pavilion Peach (DE 5286)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color EF9F2C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EF9F2C to Sherwin Williams

#E39A33
Sunflower (SW 6678)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#DF9938
Gold Crest (SW 6670)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#F4A045
Osage Orange (SW 6890)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#F2AF46
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color EF9F2C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EF9F2C to Benjamin Moore

#E4A039
Golden Vista (308)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#FF9F00
Orange Sky (2018-10)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#EAA731
Yellow Marigold (2155-30)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#FFA134
Tangelo (2017-30)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color EF9F2C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EF9F2C to Valspar

#E89629
Roasted Chestnut (3002-3A)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#FFAA3E
Pumpkin Butter (2007-1B)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#FFA501
Orange Glow (3001-1A)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color EF9F2C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EF9F2C to Behr

#FFA035
Blazing Bonfire (P250-7)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#F9AB1D
Sunny Side Up (P270-7)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#FFB14E
Splendor Gold (P250-6)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#FD9D43
Exotic Blossom (P240-6)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color EF9F2C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EF9F2C to PPG Paints

#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#F2AD62
Goldfish (PPG1203-6)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#F7B74E
Mango Margarita (PPG1204-7)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color EF9F2C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #EF9F2C to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 19.08 (80.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.24 (80.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#EF9F2C 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



EF9F2C
Marigold*

2C7CEF
Azure*


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 #EF9F2C?

Color that best contrast with #EF9F2C is #2C7CEF, color name is Azure*
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 #EF9F2C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #EF9F2C is #2C7CEF, color name is Azure*.





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