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HEX FDC9AE - #FDC9AE, RGB(253,201,174) Color


Color Name: Apricot*
Hex Color Code: #FDC9AE
RGB Color Code: RGB(253, 201, 174)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.6%, 31.2%, 0.8%



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What color is FDC9AE?

The RGB color code for color number #FDC9AE is RGB(253, 201, 174). In the RGB color model, #FDC9AE has a red value of 253, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.6% magenta, 31.2% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.5° (degrees), 95.2 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FDC9AE has a hue of 20.5° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.



Color FDC9AE is cool or warm?

Color FDC9AE is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FDC9AE? (For interior and product design)

FDC9AE has an LRV of nearly 66. 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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Is #FDC9AE Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FDC9AE 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 #FDC9AE color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(253, 201, 174)
Red
253 (99.2%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.55%
Yellow
31.23%
Key
0.78%

HSL

HSL(20.51deg, 95.2 %, 83.7 %)

Hue
20.51°
Saturation
95.18 %.
Lightness
83.73 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 64, 18)
Red
28 (11.2%)
Yellow
64 (25.1%)
Blue
18 (7.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20.51°
Saturation
31.23 %.
Brightness / Value
99.22 %.

HWB

H: 20.51°

W: 68.24 %

B: 0.78 %

XYZ

X : 69.03

Y : 65.71

Z : 49.09

YXY

Y1 : 65.71

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 0.78%

M : 21.18%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 65.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.3YR 8.4/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 84.85

A : 14.75

B : 20.52

CIE-Lch

L : 84.85

C : 25.27

H : 54.29

CIE-Luv

L : 84.85

U : 35.18

V : 26.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.06

A : 10.15

B : 20.84






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FDC9AE

Here are the colors similar to FDC9AE. 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.

#FBCEB1
Apricot
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#FFCBA4
Deep Peach
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#FDD5B1
Light Apricot
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FDC9AE.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FDC9AE.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FDC9AE.

#F1BF9F
PANTONE 2437 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#F1C6A7
PANTONE 474 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#F1CAAE
PANTONE 4030 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#F3CFB3
PANTONE 475 C
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FDC9AE.

#E7BDB4
BS 04-C-33 - Parisian Pink
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #FDC9AE

Here are the paint colors similar to FDC9AE. 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 FDC9AE similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FDC9AE to Benjamin Moore

#FFCAB0
Springtime Peach (2014-50)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#FBCCB3
Summer Melon (2168-50)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#FCCFB9
Daylily (080)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#FECAA8
Summer Peach Tree (088)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FDC9AE similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FDC9AE to Valspar

#FEC8A9
Coral Wisp (V046-2)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#FEC7A5
Peach Encounter (2006-4B)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#F5CBAE
Heirloom Apricot (P009)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#FED4BC
Whipped Peach (2002-2B)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FDC9AE similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FDC9AE to Dunn-Edwards

#FFCDAF
Tender Peach (DE 5157)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#F7C6B1
Coral Bisque (DE 5177)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#ECBF9F
Madrid Beige (DE 5255)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#FBD5BD
Prairie Dune (DE 5205)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color FDC9AE similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FDC9AE to Behr

#FFC5A3
Tomorrow'S Coral (P200-3)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#FFD2B6
Sensual Peach (P200-2)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#FBD2BB
Fahrenheit (P190-2)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#F1CAB5
Fruit Salad (M200-2)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FDC9AE similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FDC9AE to Sherwin Williams

#F3C1A3
Neighborly Peach (SW 6632)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#F3C1AB
Cosmetic Peach (SW 6618)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#F2BDA2
Certain Peach (SW 6625)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#F3D0BD
Peach Blossom (SW 6624)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FDC9AE similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FDC9AE to PPG Paints

#F0C3A7
Siesta (PPG1200-3)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#F5BE9D
Shrimp Boat (PPG1196-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#F2C6A7
Citrus Sachet (PPG1198-3)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#F7C5A0
Shrimp Toast (PPG1197-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color FDC9AE similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FDC9AE to Farrow & Ball

#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 8.46 (91.5% similar)
#EAD4C6
Pink Ground (202)
ΔE - 8.88 (91.1% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 9.87 (90.1% similar)
#E2D0CA
Calamine (230)
ΔE - 11.03 (89.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#FDC9AE 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



FDC9AE
Apricot*

AEE2FD
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 #FDC9AE?

Color that best contrast with #FDC9AE is #AEE2FD, 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 #FDC9AE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FDC9AE is #AEE2FD, color name is Uranian Blue*.





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