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HEX F0C9A4 - #F0C9A4, RGB(240,201,164) Color


Color Name: Light Apricot*
Hex Color Code: #F0C9A4
RGB Color Code: RGB(240, 201, 164)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.3%, 31.7%, 5.9%



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What color is F0C9A4?

The RGB color code for color number #F0C9A4 is RGB(240, 201, 164). In the RGB color model, #F0C9A4 has a red value of 240, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 31.7% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 71.7 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F0C9A4 has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 31.7 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.



Color F0C9A4 is cool or warm?

Color F0C9A4 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F0C9A4? (For interior and product design)

F0C9A4 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of #F0C9A4 with dark and light Color




Is #F0C9A4 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F0C9A4 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 #F0C9A4 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(240, 201, 164)
Red
240 (94.1%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
164 (64.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.25%
Yellow
31.67%
Key
5.88%

HSL

HSL(29.21deg, 71.7 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
29.21°
Saturation
71.70 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 73, 22)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
73 (28.7%)
Blue
22 (8.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.21°
Saturation
31.67 %.
Brightness / Value
94.12 %.

HWB

H: 29.21°

W: 64.31 %

B: 5.88 %

XYZ

X : 63.52

Y : 62.98

Z : 43.93

YXY

Y1 : 62.98

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 5.88%

M : 21.18%

Y : 35.69%


LRV

~ 63 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 8.2/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 83.43

A : 8.57

B : 23.65

CIE-Lch

L : 83.43

C : 25.15

H : 70.08

CIE-Luv

L : 83.43

U : 27.17

V : 31.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.36

A : 4

B : 22.73






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #F0C9A4

Here are the colors similar to F0C9A4. 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 - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#FED8B1
Light Orange
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F0C9A4.

#EDC8A3
PANTONE 719 C
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#F8CFA9
PANTONE 2015 C
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#F1C6A7
PANTONE 474 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#F3CFB3
PANTONE 475 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F0C9A4.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F0C9A4.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to F0C9A4.

#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F0C9A4.

#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #F0C9A4

Here are the paint colors similar to F0C9A4. 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 F0C9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F0C9A4 to Dunn-Edwards

#EEC9A6
Peaches 'n' Cream (DET 451)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#F5C99E
Sundown (DE 5268)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#F8CDAA
Allspice (DE 5247)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#FFD2A9
Opalescent Coral (DE 5198)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color F0C9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F0C9A4 to Valspar

#F3CCA7
Apricot Soufflé (M235)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#F0CCAC
Cinnamon Foam (V085-2)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#E9C19A
Soft Skills (P011)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#FCCEA8
Tutu (V048-2)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F0C9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F0C9A4 to Benjamin Moore

#F1C5A0
Creamy Orange (2166-50)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#FCD2AB
Apricot Chiffon (136)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#F4C5A0
Soft Salmon (096)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#F9D5B0
Crisp Straw (2157-50)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color F0C9A4 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F0C9A4 to PPG Paints

#EEC9AA
Caramel Ice (PPG1202-4)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#E6C8A9
Pumpkin Cream (PPG1080-2)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#F2C6A7
Citrus Sachet (PPG1198-3)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#F7C5A0
Shrimp Toast (PPG1197-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F0C9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F0C9A4 to Sherwin Williams

#F4C69F
Avid Apricot (SW 6639)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#E8BE9B
Sociable (SW 6359)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#F4D3B3
Flattering Peach (SW 6638)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#F4D4AF
Flan (SW 6652)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color F0C9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F0C9A4 to Behr

#E9C9A9
Almond Biscuit (S250-2)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#F0C39F
Carving Party (M220-3)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#F7D3AD
Ice Cream Parlour (M240-3)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#E3C19C
Tostada (S270-3)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color F0C9A4 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #F0C9A4 to Farrow & Ball

#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#EAD4C6
Pink Ground (202)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 8.47 (91.5% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 8.77 (91.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#F0C9A4 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



F0C9A4
Light Apricot*

A4CBF0
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 #F0C9A4?

Color that best contrast with #F0C9A4 is #A4CBF0, 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 #F0C9A4?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F0C9A4 is #A4CBF0, color name is Baby Blue Eyes*.





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