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What color is F0C599?

The RGB color code for color number #F0C599 is RGB(240, 197, 153). In the RGB color model, #F0C599 has a red value of 240, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 36.3% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.3° (degrees), 74.4 % saturation, and 77.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F0C599 has a hue of 30.3° (degrees), 36.3 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.



Color F0C599 is cool or warm?

Color F0C599 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F0C599? (For interior and product design)

F0C599 has an LRV of nearly 61. 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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#F0C599

Light Color


Compare LRV 61 of #F0C599 with dark and light Color




Is #F0C599 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F0C599 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 #F0C599 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(240, 197, 153)
Red
240 (94.1%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.92%
Yellow
36.25%
Key
5.88%

HSL

HSL(30.34deg, 74.4 %, 77.1 %)

Hue
30.34°
Saturation
74.36 %.
Lightness
77.06 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 81, 22)
Red
33 (13.1%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
22 (8.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.34°
Saturation
36.25 %.
Brightness / Value
94.12 %.

HWB

H: 30.34°

W: 60.00 %

B: 5.88 %

XYZ

X : 61.65

Y : 60.76

Z : 38.62

YXY

Y1 : 60.76

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 5.88%

M : 22.75%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 60.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.5Y 8.1/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 82.25

A : 9.33

B : 27.83

CIE-Lch

L : 82.25

C : 29.35

H : 71.46

CIE-Luv

L : 82.25

U : 30.62

V : 36.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.95

A : 4.77

B : 25.19






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #F0C599


Here are the colors similar to F0C599. 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 - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#FFCBA4
Deep Peach
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#FDD5B1
Light Apricot
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F0C599.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F0C599.


#EDC8A3
PANTONE 719 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#FCC89B
PANTONE 712 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#F8CFA9
PANTONE 2015 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#E7B78A
PANTONE 720 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F0C599.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to F0C599.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F0C599.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #F0C599


Here are the paint colors similar to F0C599. 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 F0C599 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F0C599 to Dunn-Edwards


#F5C99E
Sundown (DE 5268)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#F5CE9F
Granola (DE 5296)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#EEC9A6
Peaches 'n' Cream (DET 451)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#FCC792
Sicilian Villa (DE 5241)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color F0C599 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F0C599 to Behr


#F6C79D
Cactus Blooms (M230-4)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#E8C194
Apple Turnover (M250-3)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#F0C39F
Carving Party (M220-3)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#FDC797
Citrus Punch (P230-4)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color F0C599 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F0C599 to Valspar


#E9C19A
Soft Skills (P011)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#E7C198
Raw Peanut (M127)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#E9C091
Homeward Bound (8002-18C)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#F3C58F
Burnished Gold (V050-2)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F0C599 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F0C599 to Sherwin Williams


#F4C69F
Avid Apricot (SW 6639)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#F5C894
Delicious Melon (SW 6653)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#EDC796
Humble Gold (SW 6380)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#E9BF8C
Hubbard Squash (SW 0044)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F0C599 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F0C599 to Benjamin Moore


#F1C5A0
Creamy Orange (2166-50)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#F4C5A0
Soft Salmon (096)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#FED1A5
Orange Sherbet (122)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#E2C19C
Tucson Tan (1144)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color F0C599 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F0C599 to PPG Paints


#F9D09F
Ginger Peach (PPG1203-4)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#F7C5A0
Shrimp Toast (PPG1197-4)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#EEC9AA
Caramel Ice (PPG1202-4)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#F0C599 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



F0C599
Pale Gold*

99C4F0
Baby Blue Eyes*


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 #F0C599?

Color that best contrast with #F0C599 is #99C4F0, color name is Baby Blue Eyes*
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 #F0C599?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F0C599 is #99C4F0, color name is Baby Blue Eyes*.





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