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HEX F9A87C - #F9A87C, RGB(249,168,124) Color


Color Name: Light Salmon*
Hex Color Code: #F9A87C
RGB Color Code: RGB(249, 168, 124)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 32.5%, 50.2%, 2.4%



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What color is F9A87C?

The RGB color code for color number #F9A87C is RGB(249, 168, 124). In the RGB color model, #F9A87C has a red value of 249, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.5% magenta, 50.2% yellow, and 2.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.1° (degrees), 91.2 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F9A87C has a hue of 21.1° (degrees), 50.2 % saturation and 97.6 % brightness/value.



Color F9A87C is cool or warm?

Color F9A87C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F9A87C? (For interior and product design)

F9A87C has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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Is #F9A87C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F9A87C 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 #F9A87C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(249, 168, 124)
Red
249 (97.6%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.53%
Yellow
50.20%
Key
2.35%

HSL

HSL(21.12deg, 91.2 %, 73.1 %)

Hue
21.12°
Saturation
91.24 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 87, 23)
Red
57 (22.5%)
Yellow
87 (34.3%)
Blue
23 (8.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.12°
Saturation
50.20 %.
Brightness / Value
97.65 %.

HWB

H: 21.12°

W: 48.63 %

B: 2.35 %

XYZ

X : 56.71

Y : 49.6

Z : 25.65

YXY

Y1 : 49.6

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 2.35%

M : 34.12%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 49.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.7YR 7.4/9.4

CIE-Lab

L : 75.82

A : 25.13

B : 34.79

CIE-Lch

L : 75.82

C : 42.92

H : 54.15

CIE-Luv

L : 75.82

U : 59.74

V : 39.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.43

A : 20.48

B : 27.7






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #F9A87C

Here are the colors similar to F9A87C. 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.

#FFA07A
Light Salmon
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#DEA681
Tumbleweed
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#ECAC76
Middle Yellow Red
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F9A87C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F9A87C.

#F1A17D
BS 04-E-50 - Pink
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F9A87C.

#FEAD77
PANTONE 7410 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#FFA06A
PANTONE 1565 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#FF9D6E
PANTONE 163 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#F69D62
PANTONE 6016 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F9A87C.



Paint color for Hex #F9A87C

Here are the paint colors similar to F9A87C. 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 F9A87C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F9A87C to Valspar

#FAAC81
Playful Peach (V046-3)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#FAA981
Shrimp Shell (V008-2)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#F8AA77
Warm Cider (2003-1C)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#FEAA73
Sweet Orange (V009-2)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F9A87C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F9A87C to Benjamin Moore

#FCA574
Butterfly Wings (090)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#FFA67E
Peachy Keen (2014-40)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#F8AC89
Intense Peach (081)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#F1AE84
Toffee Orange (2167-40)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color F9A87C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F9A87C to Behr

#FDA471
Cheerful Tangerine (P210-5)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#F79D72
Burning Coals (P200-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#F5A482
Siren (P190-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#FFB587
Lollipop (P210-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color F9A87C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F9A87C to PPG Paints

#F7A270
Copper River (PPG1196-5)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#F2A37D
Coral Silk (PPG1195-5)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#EDAA80
Orange Liqueur (PPG1198-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#E6A57F
Orange Clay (PPG1200-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color F9A87C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F9A87C to Dunn-Edwards

#FFB48A
Dreamsicle (DE 5158)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#EEA372
Prairie Sun (DET 463)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#FFA168
Nectarine (DE 5166)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#F8AC8C
October Haze (DE 5171)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F9A87C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F9A87C to Sherwin Williams

#E89D6F
Inventive Orange (SW 6633)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#F2AC78
Tangerine (SW 6640)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#E2946F
Sunset (SW 6626)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#DB9C7B
Fame Orange (SW 6346)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color F9A87C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #F9A87C to Farrow & Ball

#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 12.53 (87.5% similar)
#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 13.78 (86.2% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 15.98 (84.0% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.45 (83.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#F9A87C 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



F9A87C
Light Salmon*

7CCDF9
Light Sky 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 #F9A87C?

Color that best contrast with #F9A87C is #7CCDF9, color name is Light Sky 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 #F9A87C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F9A87C is #7CCDF9, color name is Light Sky Blue*.





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