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What color is F6C979?

The RGB color code for color number #F6C979 is RGB(246, 201, 121). In the RGB color model, #F6C979 has a red value of 246, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.3% magenta, 50.8% yellow, and 3.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 87.4 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F6C979 has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 50.8 % saturation and 96.5 % brightness/value.



Color F6C979 is cool or warm?

Color F6C979 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F6C979? (For interior and product design)

F6C979 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.



Dark Color

#F6C979

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of #F6C979 with dark and light Color




Is #F6C979 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F6C979 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 #F6C979 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(246, 201, 121)
Red
246 (96.5%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.29%
Yellow
50.81%
Key
3.53%

HSL

HSL(38.4deg, 87.4 %, 72.0 %)

Hue
38.4°
Saturation
87.41 %.
Lightness
71.96 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 107, 16)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
107 (41.9%)
Blue
16 (6.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.4°
Saturation
50.81 %.
Brightness / Value
96.47 %.

HWB

H: 38.4°

W: 47.45 %

B: 3.53 %

XYZ

X : 62.34

Y : 62.75

Z : 26.91

YXY

Y1 : 62.75

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 3.53%

M : 21.18%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 62.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 8.2/7.1

CIE-Lab

L : 83.31

A : 6.38

B : 45.7

CIE-Lch

L : 83.31

C : 46.15

H : 82.06

CIE-Luv

L : 83.31

U : 34.82

V : 56.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.21

A : 1.86

B : 35.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #F6C979


Here are the colors similar to F6C979. 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.



#FFC87C
Topaz
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#F2BA49
Maximum Yellow Red
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#FCD667
Medium Yellow
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F6C979.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F6C979.


#FDD086
PANTONE 1345 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#EFC06E
PANTONE 2008 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#FFC56E
PANTONE 1355 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#FDD26E
PANTONE 134 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F6C979.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F6C979.


#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #F6C979


Here are the paint colors similar to F6C979. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color F6C979 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F6C979 to PPG Paints


#F3C775
Yukon Gold (PPG1209-4)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#F9C982
Chunk Of Cheddar (PPG1204-5)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#ECC481
Gold Buff (PPG1208-4)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F6C979 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F6C979 to Sherwin Williams


#FBCB78
Afternoon (SW 6675)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#F6C973
June Day (SW 6682)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#FBD187
Pollen Powder (SW 9014)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#F1CD7B
Yellow Bird (SW 9022)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color F6C979 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F6C979 to Valspar


#FAC875
Sweet Corn (V054-3)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#F7C880
Buttered Up (V053-3)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#FDCB85
Croissant (3002-4A)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#F8C681
Halcyon Days (V052-2)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color F6C979 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F6C979 to Dunn-Edwards


#FFCE79
Apricot Glow (DE 5290)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#F7C66B
Golden Retriever (DE 5318)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#FFCA7D
Orange Glass (DE 5221)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#F8C275
Just Peachy (DE 5284)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F6C979 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F6C979 to Benjamin Moore


#F4C36B
Semolina (2155-40)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#FACF70
Golden Groves (313)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#FDC983
Florida Orange (152)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#FCCF8E
Honey Burst (144)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color F6C979 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F6C979 to Behr


#FFCE84
Equatorial (P250-4)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#F7C680
Jackfruit (PPU6-07)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#EEC684
Garbanzo Paste (M290-4)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#FFD379
Yellow Jubilee (P260-5)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#F6C979 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



F6C979
Topaz*

79A6F6
Ruddy 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 #F6C979?

Color that best contrast with #F6C979 is #79A6F6, color name is Ruddy 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 #F6C979?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F6C979 is #79A6F6, color name is Ruddy Blue*.





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