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What color is F9D866?

The RGB color code for color number #F9D866 is RGB(249, 216, 102). In the RGB color model, #F9D866 has a red value of 249, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 59.0% yellow, and 2.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 92.5 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F9D866 has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 59.0 % saturation and 97.6 % brightness/value.



Color F9D866 is cool or warm?

Color F9D866 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F9D866? (For interior and product design)

F9D866 has an LRV of nearly 70. 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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#F9D866

Light Color


Compare LRV 70 of #F9D866 with dark and light Color




Is #F9D866 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F9D866 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 #F9D866 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(249, 216, 102)
Red
249 (97.6%)
Green
216 (84.7%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.25%
Yellow
59.04%
Key
2.35%

HSL

HSL(46.53deg, 92.5 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
46.53°
Saturation
92.45 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 130, 10)
Red
28 (11.0%)
Yellow
130 (51.1%)
Blue
10 (3.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.53°
Saturation
59.04 %.
Brightness / Value
97.65 %.

HWB

H: 46.53°

W: 40.00 %

B: 2.35 %

XYZ

X : 66.02

Y : 70.21

Z : 22.64

YXY

Y1 : 70.21

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 2.35%

M : 15.29%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 70.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.4Y 8.6/9.4

CIE-Lab

L : 87.1

A : -1.59

B : 59.27

CIE-Lch

L : 87.1

C : 59.29

H : 91.53

CIE-Luv

L : 87.1

U : 27.88

V : 72.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 83.79

A : -5.99

B : 42.63






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #F9D866


Here are the colors similar to F9D866. 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.



#F8D568
Orange Yellow
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#FADA5E
Naples Yellow
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#FADA5E
Royal Yellow
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#FADA5E
Chinese Yellow
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F9D866.


#FBDB65
PANTONE 120 C
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#FBD872
PANTONE 1215 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#FDD757
PANTONE 121 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#FBDD7A
PANTONE 2004 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F9D866.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F9D866.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F9D866.


#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to F9D866.


#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


Pantone TPX


Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to F9D866.


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)


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#F5DC69
Summer Yellow
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #F9D866


Here are the paint colors similar to F9D866. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F9D866 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F9D866 to Benjamin Moore


#FDDA66
Amarillo (320)
ΔE - 0.75 (99.3% similar)
#FFDE64
Yellow Highlighter (2021-40)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#FFD867
Yellow Rain Coat (2020-40)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#FFD766
American Cheese (2019-40)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color F9D866 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F9D866 to PPG Paints


#FCD766
Mariposa (PPG17-17)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#F9D97B
Firelight (PPG1211-5)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color F9D866 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F9D866 to Valspar


#FFDB63
Backlit Lemon (V017-2)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#FFDD75
Bee's Knees (V016-2)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#FFDE76
Top Banana (3008-1C)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#FFD971
Honey Glaze (3003-2A)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color F9D866 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F9D866 to Dunn-Edwards


#FFDA68
Golden Nectar (DE 5347)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#F6DA74
Golden Rays (DE 5423)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#FFE078
Summer Daffodil (DE 5312)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#FFE07B
Ripe Pineapple (DE 5389)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F9D866 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F9D866 to Sherwin Williams


#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#FAD97A
Daffodil (SW 6901)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color F9D866 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F9D866 to Behr


#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#FDD773
Hawaiian Pineapple (PPU6-13)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#FFD467
Squash Blossom (P290-5)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#F9D866 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



F9D866
Orange Yellow*

6687F9
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 #F9D866?

Color that best contrast with #F9D866 is #6687F9, 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 #F9D866?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F9D866 is #6687F9, color name is Cornflower Blue*.





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