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What color is FF9F99?

The RGB color code for color number #FF9F99 is RGB(255, 159, 153). In the RGB color model, #FF9F99 has a red value of 255, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.6% magenta, 40.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 3.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 80.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FF9F99 has a hue of 3.5° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FF9F99 is cool or warm?

Color FF9F99 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FF9F99? (For interior and product design)

FF9F99 has an LRV of nearly 48. 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.



Dark Color

#FF9F99

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #FF9F99 with dark and light Color




Is #FF9F99 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FF9F99 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 #FF9F99 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 159, 153)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.65%
Yellow
40.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(3.53deg, 100.0 %, 80.0 %)

Hue
3.53°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
80.00 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 64, 27)
Red
56 (22.0%)
Yellow
64 (24.9%)
Blue
27 (10.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
3.53°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 3.53°

W: 60.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 59.39

Y : 48.36

Z : 36.34

YXY

Y1 : 48.36

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 37.65%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 48.4 %

Munsell Color System

7R 7.4/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 75.05

A : 35

B : 18.25

CIE-Lch

L : 75.05

C : 39.47

H : 27.54

CIE-Luv

L : 75.05

U : 66.3

V : 18.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.54

A : 30.75

B : 17.69






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FF9F99


Here are the colors similar to FF9F99. 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.



#FF9999
Light Salmon Pink
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#F7A38E
Brink Pink
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#F7A38E
Pink Sherbert
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#FF9980
Vivid Tangerine
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FF9F99.


#FE9B96
PANTONE 3572 C
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
#F09491
PANTONE 2339 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#EAA09B
PANTONE 4066 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#E89F9E
PANTONE 4067 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FF9F99.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FF9F99.






Paint color for Hex #FF9F99


Here are the paint colors similar to FF9F99. 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 FF9F99 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FF9F99 to PPG Paints


#F6A09D
Salmon Pink (PPG1188-4)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#EC9B9D
River Rouge (PPG1187-4)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#F3949B
Primrose Garden (PPG1185-4)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#F7B1A6
Riviera Rose (PPG1189-4)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FF9F99 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FF9F99 to Benjamin Moore


#FD988E
Old World (2011-40)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#FE9989
Summer Sun Pink (2012-40)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#F7A292
Paradise Peach (011)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#F0908D
Hydrangea Flowers (2008-40)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FF9F99 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FF9F99 to Valspar


#F8A49A
Pouty Pink (V006-2)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#F59491
Peach Burst (1008-1C)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#EE9B98
Antique Coral (1007-2A)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#F8ADA8
Peach Punch (1008-2A)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FF9F99 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FF9F99 to Dunn-Edwards


#FFA8A6
Salmon Upstream (DE 5109)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#F4A6A1
Roseberry (DE 5122)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#FB9587
Adobe Avenue (DE 5137)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#FF8D86
Prime Pink (DE 5110)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FF9F99 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FF9F99 to Sherwin Williams


#EE9489
Charisma (SW 6605)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#ED9190
Dishy Coral (SW 6598)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#F0AFA8
Youthful Coral (SW 6604)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#ED939D
Amaryllis (SW 6591)
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color FF9F99 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FF9F99 to Behr


#EDA3A2
Infatuation (P170-3)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#E39B96
Sunset Pink (M160-4A)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#EE9685
Guava Jelly (P180-4)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#E6999D
All Dressed Up (P160-3)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#FF9F99 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



FF9F99
Light Salmon Pink*

99F9FF
Waterspout*


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 #FF9F99?

Color that best contrast with #FF9F99 is #99F9FF, color name is Waterspout*
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 #FF9F99?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FF9F99 is #99F9FF, color name is Waterspout*.





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