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What color is FFD999?

The RGB color code for color number #FFD999 is RGB(255, 217, 153). In the RGB color model, #FFD999 has a red value of 255, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 40.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 80.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFD999 has a hue of 37.6° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFD999 is cool or warm?

Color FFD999 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFD999? (For interior and product design)

FFD999 has an LRV of nearly 73. 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

#FFD999

Light Color


Compare LRV 73 of #FFD999 with dark and light Color




Is #FFD999 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFD999 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 #FFD999 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 217, 153)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.90%
Yellow
40.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(37.65deg, 100.0 %, 80.0 %)

Hue
37.65°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
80.00 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 87, 11)
Red
22 (8.7%)
Yellow
87 (34.0%)
Blue
11 (4.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.65°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 37.65°

W: 60.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 71.8

Y : 73.19

Z : 40.48

YXY

Y1 : 73.19

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 14.90%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 73.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.5YR 8.7/6.4

CIE-Lab

L : 88.54

A : 4.79

B : 36.43

CIE-Lch

L : 88.54

C : 36.74

H : 82.51

CIE-Luv

L : 88.54

U : 28.35

V : 48.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 85.55

A : 0.11

B : 31.83






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FFD999


Here are the colors similar to FFD999. 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.



#FAD6A5
Sunset
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#FAD6A5
Tuscan
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#FAD6A5
Deep Champagne
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#FFDEAD
Navajo White
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFD999.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFD999.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFD999.


#FCD299
PANTONE 7507 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#EFD19F
PANTONE 155 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#FECB8B
PANTONE 148 C
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#FFDFB4
PANTONE 918 C
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFD999.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FFD999


Here are the paint colors similar to FFD999. 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 FFD999 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFD999 to Valspar


#FFDBA1
Cha-Cha-Cha (V014-1)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#FFDBA6
Apricot Mousse (3002-4B)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#FFDCA7
Lemon Bars (V052-1)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#FCDCAB
Shoreline (3006-6B)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FFD999 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFD999 to Benjamin Moore


#FFD99F
Orange Froth (151)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#FFDDA6
Yellow Haze (2017-50)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#FDDCA8
Golden Light (143)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#F8D3A1
Asbury Sand (2156-50)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFD999 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFD999 to Dunn-Edwards


#FFD79D
August Morning (DE 5283)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#FFDEA6
Organza (DE 5220)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#F3D5A1
Midland Tan (DE 5366)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#FFD7A5
Fresh Apricot (DE 5192)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFD999 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFD999 to Behr


#FCDBA6
Corn Stalk (M290-3)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#FFD49D
Mango Nectar (P240-3)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#FFDCAC
Peach Glow (P240-2)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#F2CA95
Lunch Box (M260-4)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFD999 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFD999 to PPG Paints


#FCDFA4
Honey Bee (PPG1205-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#FBDCA8
Doodle (PPG1204-4)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#F1D9A5
Upbeat (PPG1106-2)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#F9D09F
Ginger Peach (PPG1203-4)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFD999 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFD999 to Sherwin Williams


#F0D39D
Sunbeam Yellow (SW 0078)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#F5CF9B
Honey Blush (SW 6660)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#F0CB97
Ambitious Amber (SW 6366)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#EECF9E
Peace Yellow (SW 2857)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#FFD999 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



FFD999
Sunset*

99BFFF
Jordy 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 #FFD999?

Color that best contrast with #FFD999 is #99BFFF, color name is Jordy 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 #FFD999?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFD999 is #99BFFF, color name is Jordy Blue*.





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