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What color is FFC999?

The RGB color code for color number #FFC999 is RGB(255, 201, 153). In the RGB color model, #FFC999 has a red value of 255, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 40.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 80.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFC999 has a hue of 28.2° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFC999 is cool or warm?

Color FFC999 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFC999? (For interior and product design)

FFC999 has an LRV of nearly 65. 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.



Dark Color

#FFC999

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of #FFC999 with dark and light Color




Is #FFC999 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFC999 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 #FFC999 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 201, 153)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.18%
Yellow
40.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(28.24deg, 100.0 %, 80.0 %)

Hue
28.24°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
80.00 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 80, 15)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
80 (31.5%)
Blue
15 (6.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.24°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 28.24°

W: 60.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 67.88

Y : 65.33

Z : 39.17

YXY

Y1 : 65.33

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 21.18%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 65.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.6YR 8.3/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 84.66

A : 13.06

B : 31.3

CIE-Lch

L : 84.66

C : 33.92

H : 67.35

CIE-Luv

L : 84.66

U : 38.67

V : 39.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.83

A : 8.45

B : 27.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FFC999


Here are the colors similar to FFC999. 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.



#FFCBA4
Deep Peach
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#FDD5B1
Light Apricot
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#FED8B1
Light Orange
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#FFB97B
Macaroni and Cheese
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFC999.


#FCC89B
PANTONE 712 C
ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
#FDBE87
PANTONE 713 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#F8CFA9
PANTONE 2015 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#EDC8A3
PANTONE 719 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFC999.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFC999.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFC999.


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FFC999


Here are the paint colors similar to FFC999. 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 FFC999 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFC999 to Valspar


#FFCD9E
Mum's the Word (V047-2)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#FCCEA8
Tutu (V048-2)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#FFC9A3
Coral Gable (2003-2B)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFC999 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFC999 to Behr


#FDC797
Citrus Punch (P230-4)
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
#FDC592
Dainty Apricot (P220-4)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#F6C79D
Cactus Blooms (M230-4)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#FFC69D
Gumdrops (P210-3)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FFC999 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFC999 to Benjamin Moore


#FEC79B
Peach Pudding (137)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#FED1A5
Orange Sherbet (122)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#F4C08B
Citrus Blossom (123)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#F4C5A0
Soft Salmon (096)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFC999 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFC999 to Dunn-Edwards


#FCC792
Sicilian Villa (DE 5241)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#F5C99E
Sundown (DE 5268)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#FFD2A9
Opalescent Coral (DE 5198)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#F8CDAA
Allspice (DE 5247)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFC999 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFC999 to Sherwin Williams


#F4C69F
Avid Apricot (SW 6639)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#F5C894
Delicious Melon (SW 6653)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#EABA8A
Gold Vessel (SW 7677)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#F2B88C
Melón Meloso (SW 9007)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFC999 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFC999 to PPG Paints


#F7C5A0
Shrimp Toast (PPG1197-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#F9D09F
Ginger Peach (PPG1203-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#F2C6A7
Citrus Sachet (PPG1198-3)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#F5BE9D
Shrimp Boat (PPG1196-4)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#FFC999 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



FFC999
Deep Peach*

99CFFF
Baby Blue Eyes*


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 #FFC999?

Color that best contrast with #FFC999 is #99CFFF, color name is Baby Blue Eyes*
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 #FFC999?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFC999 is #99CFFF, color name is Baby Blue Eyes*.





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