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HEX F2C8AC - #F2C8AC, RGB(242,200,172) Color


Color Name: Desert Sand*
Hex Color Code: #F2C8AC
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 200, 172)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.4%, 28.9%, 5.1%



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What color is F2C8AC?

The RGB color code for color number #F2C8AC is RGB(242, 200, 172). In the RGB color model, #F2C8AC has a red value of 242, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 28.9% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24° (degrees), 72.9 % saturation, and 81.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F2C8AC has a hue of 24° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.



Color F2C8AC is cool or warm?

Color F2C8AC is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F2C8AC? (For interior and product design)

F2C8AC 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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Compare LRV 63 of #F2C8AC with dark and light Color




Is #F2C8AC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F2C8AC 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 #F2C8AC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 200, 172)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.36%
Yellow
28.93%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(24deg, 72.9 %, 81.2 %)

Hue
24°
Saturation
72.92 %.
Lightness
81.18 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 66, 22)
Red
29 (11.3%)
Yellow
66 (26.0%)
Blue
22 (8.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24°
Saturation
28.93 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 24°

W: 67.45 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 64.72

Y : 63.16

Z : 47.81

YXY

Y1 : 63.16

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 21.57%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 63.2 %

Munsell Color System

8YR 8.2/4

CIE-Lab

L : 83.53

A : 10.88

B : 19.59

CIE-Lch

L : 83.53

C : 22.4

H : 60.96

CIE-Luv

L : 83.53

U : 28.42

V : 25.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.48

A : 6.27

B : 19.97






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #F2C8AC

Here are the colors similar to F2C8AC. 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.

#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#FBCEB1
Apricot
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#FFCBA4
Deep Peach
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F2C8AC.

#F1CAAE
PANTONE 4030 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#F1C6A7
PANTONE 474 C
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#F3CFB3
PANTONE 475 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#F1BF9F
PANTONE 2437 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F2C8AC.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F2C8AC.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F2C8AC.



Paint color for Hex #F2C8AC

Here are the paint colors similar to F2C8AC. 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.


Valspar

Hex color F2C8AC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F2C8AC to Valspar

#F5CBAE
Heirloom Apricot (P009)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#EEC6AC
Special Peach (2004-6B)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#FFD1AF
Apricot Froth (M205)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#E8BE9E
Southern Peach (2006-6B)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color F2C8AC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F2C8AC to PPG Paints

#F2C6A7
Citrus Sachet (PPG1198-3)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#F0C3A7
Siesta (PPG1200-3)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#E7C3AB
Peach Beauty (PPG18-27)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#EEC9AA
Caramel Ice (PPG1202-4)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F2C8AC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F2C8AC to Benjamin Moore

#F4CBB3
Orange Creamsicle (059)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#FBCFB3
Perfect Peach (2167-50)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#F8D0B2
Sunfish (095)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#F6D0B7
Forever Young (066)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color F2C8AC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F2C8AC to Behr

#EDC8B1
Sweet Pastel (MQ3-39)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#F3CFB7
Apricot Freeze (M210-3)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#F1CAB5
Fruit Salad (M200-2)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#FFD2B6
Sensual Peach (P200-2)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F2C8AC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F2C8AC to Sherwin Williams

#F3C1A3
Neighborly Peach (SW 6632)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#EBCCB3
Sweet Orange (SW 6351)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#F4C69F
Avid Apricot (SW 6639)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#E8BE9B
Sociable (SW 6359)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color F2C8AC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F2C8AC to Dunn-Edwards

#ECBF9F
Madrid Beige (DE 5255)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#FFCDAF
Tender Peach (DE 5157)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#F8CDAA
Allspice (DE 5247)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#E5C1A7
Adobe South (DEC 709)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color F2C8AC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #F2C8AC to Farrow & Ball

#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#EAD4C6
Pink Ground (202)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#E2D0CA
Calamine (230)
ΔE - 9.75 (90.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#F2C8AC 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



F2C8AC
Desert Sand*

ACD6F2
Uranian 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 #F2C8AC?

Color that best contrast with #F2C8AC is #ACD6F2, color name is Uranian 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 #F2C8AC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F2C8AC is #ACD6F2, color name is Uranian Blue*.





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