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HEX FFC5AD - #FFC5AD, RGB(255,197,173) Color


Color Name: Apricot*
Hex Color Code: #FFC5AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 197, 173)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.7%, 32.2%, 0.0%



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What color is FFC5AD?

The RGB color code for color number #FFC5AD is RGB(255, 197, 173). In the RGB color model, #FFC5AD has a red value of 255, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 32.2% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 83.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFC5AD has a hue of 17.6° (degrees), 32.2 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFC5AD is cool or warm?

Color FFC5AD is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFC5AD? (For interior and product design)

FFC5AD has an LRV of nearly 64. 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 #FFC5AD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFC5AD 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 #FFC5AD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 197, 173)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.75%
Yellow
32.16%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(17.56deg, 100.0 %, 83.9 %)

Hue
17.56°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
83.92 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 63, 18)
Red
31 (12.1%)
Yellow
63 (24.8%)
Blue
18 (7.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.56°
Saturation
32.16 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 17.56°

W: 67.84 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 68.75

Y : 64.21

Z : 48.31

YXY

Y1 : 64.21

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 22.75%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 64.2 %

Munsell Color System

5YR 8.3/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 84.07

A : 17.47

B : 20.01

CIE-Lch

L : 84.07

C : 26.56

H : 48.87

CIE-Luv

L : 84.07

U : 39.17

V : 24.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.13

A : 12.92

B : 20.35






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FFC5AD

Here are the colors similar to FFC5AD. 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 - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#FEBAAD
Melon
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#FFCBA4
Deep Peach
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#EDC9AF
Desert Sand
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFC5AD.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFC5AD.

#FFBBA4
PANTONE 932 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#F7BCAB
PANTONE 4033 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#ECBAA8
PANTONE 488 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#F1BF9F
PANTONE 2437 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFC5AD.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFC5AD.

#E7BDB4
BS 04-C-33 - Parisian Pink
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #FFC5AD

Here are the paint colors similar to FFC5AD. 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 FFC5AD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFC5AD to Benjamin Moore

#FFCAB0
Springtime Peach (2014-50)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#FFC5B5
Salmon Peach (2013-50)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#FBCCB3
Summer Melon (2168-50)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#FCCFB9
Daylily (080)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFC5AD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFC5AD to Dunn-Edwards

#F7C6B1
Coral Bisque (DE 5177)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#FFC7B9
Peach Fuzz (DE 5142)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#FFCDAF
Tender Peach (DE 5157)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#F5BFB2
Rustique (DE 5149)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFC5AD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFC5AD to Sherwin Williams

#F3C1AB
Cosmetic Peach (SW 6618)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#F2BDA2
Certain Peach (SW 6625)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#F3C1A3
Neighborly Peach (SW 6632)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#F2B8A7
Jovial (SW 6611)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFC5AD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFC5AD to Behr

#FFC5A3
Tomorrow'S Coral (P200-3)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#F8C8BB
Sherbet Fruit (P180-2)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#F1CAB5
Fruit Salad (M200-2)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FFC5AD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFC5AD to Valspar

#FDC3B3
Mermaid Cheeks (P042)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#FEC8A9
Coral Wisp (V046-2)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#FEC7A5
Peach Encounter (2006-4B)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#F8C5BA
Warm Heart (M203)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFC5AD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFC5AD to PPG Paints

#F5BE9D
Shrimp Boat (PPG1196-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#F0B9A9
Sweet Sheba (PPG1194-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#F0C3A7
Siesta (PPG1200-3)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#ECBDB0
Georgia Peach (PPG1063-4)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color FFC5AD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FFC5AD to Farrow & Ball

#D9C0AE
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 9.70 (90.3% similar)
#EAD4C6
Pink Ground (202)
ΔE - 10.24 (89.8% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 10.69 (89.3% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 11.16 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#FFC5AD 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



FFC5AD
Apricot*

ADE7FF
Non-photo 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 #FFC5AD?

Color that best contrast with #FFC5AD is #ADE7FF, color name is Non-photo 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 #FFC5AD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFC5AD is #ADE7FF, color name is Non-photo Blue*.





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