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HEX F3E178 - #F3E178, RGB(243,225,120) Color


Color Name: Flax*
Hex Color Code: #F3E178
RGB Color Code: RGB(243, 225, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.4%, 50.6%, 4.7%



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What color is F3E178?

The RGB color code for color number #F3E178 is RGB(243, 225, 120). In the RGB color model, #F3E178 has a red value of 243, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.4% magenta, 50.6% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 83.7 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F3E178 has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 50.6 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.



Color F3E178 is cool or warm?

Color F3E178 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F3E178? (For interior and product design)

F3E178 has an LRV of nearly 74. 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 74 of #F3E178 with dark and light Color




Is #F3E178 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F3E178 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 #F3E178 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(243, 225, 120)
Red
243 (95.3%)
Green
225 (88.2%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.41%
Yellow
50.62%
Key
4.71%

HSL

HSL(51.22deg, 83.7 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
51.22°
Saturation
83.67 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 120, 11)
Red
20 (7.9%)
Yellow
120 (47.1%)
Blue
11 (4.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.22°
Saturation
50.62 %.
Brightness / Value
95.29 %.

HWB

H: 51.22°

W: 47.06 %

B: 4.71 %

XYZ

X : 67.28

Y : 74.26

Z : 28.56

YXY

Y1 : 74.26

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 4.71%

M : 11.76%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 74.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.4Y 8.8/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 89.05

A : -7.18

B : 53.09

CIE-Lch

L : 89.05

C : 53.58

H : 97.7

CIE-Luv

L : 89.05

U : 16.88

V : 68.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 86.17

A : -11.45

B : 40.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #F3E178

Here are the colors similar to F3E178. 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.

#EEDC82
Flax
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#FBE870
Yellow (Crayola)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#F0DC82
Buff
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F3E178.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F3E178.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F3E178.

#F3DD6D
PANTONE 127 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#F9E17D
PANTONE 2002 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#F9E267
PANTONE 2003 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#FFE671
PANTONE 924 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F3E178.

#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#FCF3A8
BS 10-B-15 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to F3E178.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)

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

#F5DC69
Summer Yellow
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)



Paint color for Hex #F3E178

Here are the paint colors similar to F3E178. 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 F3E178 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F3E178 to Valspar

#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#FFDE76
Top Banana (3008-1C)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#FFE692
Chickery Chick (3008-2A)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color F3E178 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F3E178 to PPG Paints

#EFDE75
Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#FDEA83
Citrus Punch (PPG1212-5)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color F3E178 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F3E178 to Dunn-Edwards

#EFDE74
Lightning Bug (DE 5465)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
#FBE573
Golden Glitter (DE 5410)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#FCE974
Dandelion (DE 5417)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#FFE774
Banana Peel (DE 5340)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F3E178 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F3E178 to Benjamin Moore

#F8E47B
No-Nonsense (361)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#F7E27D
Lightning Bug (340)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#F7E481
Limon (334)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#ECDC71
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color F3E178 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F3E178 to Behr

#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#FFE487
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#EDDA8F
Pineapple Crush (P320-4)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#E5CE77
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F3E178 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F3E178 to Sherwin Williams

#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#FAD97A
Daffodil (SW 6901)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#E6D88E
Lively Yellow (SW 6702)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color F3E178 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #F3E178 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 15.22 (84.8% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 15.55 (84.4% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 16.25 (83.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#F3E178 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



F3E178
Flax*

788AF3
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 #F3E178?

Color that best contrast with #F3E178 is #788AF3, color name is 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 #F3E178?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F3E178 is #788AF3, color name is Cornflower Blue*.





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