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What color is Light Buff?

Light Buff color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Buff is #ECD9B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 217, 176).

In the RGB color model, Light Buff has a red value of 236, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41° (degrees), 61.2 % saturation, and 80.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Buff has a hue of 41° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.



Light Buff is cool or warm?

The color Light Buff is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Light Buff? (For interior and product design)

Light Buff has an LRV of nearly 71. 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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Light Buff

Light Color


Compare LRV 71 of Light Buff with dark and light Color





Is Light Buff Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Light Buff 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


Light Buff color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 217, 176)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.05%
Yellow
25.42%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(41deg, 61.2 %, 80.8 %)

Hue
41°
Saturation
61.22 %.
Lightness
80.78 %.

RYB

RYB(19, 69, 19)
Red
19 (7.6%)
Yellow
69 (26.9%)
Blue
19 (7.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41°
Saturation
25.42 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 41°

W: 69.02 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 67.24

Y : 70.59

Z : 51.16

YXY

Y1 : 70.59

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 14.90%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 70.6 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 8.6/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 87.29

A : 0.32

B : 22.6

CIE-Lch

L : 87.29

C : 22.6

H : 89.19

CIE-Luv

L : 87.29

U : 14.02

V : 31.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.02

A : -4.18

B : 22.71






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Buff


Here are the colors similar to Light Buff . 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.



#F5DEB3
Wheat
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#EFDFBB
Dutch White
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#FFE4B5
Moccasin
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Light Buff color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Buff to Pantone PMS


#EFDBB2
PANTONE 7506 C
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#DFD1A7
PANTONE 7500 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#E7DBB9
PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#F4E5C0
PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


Light Buff color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Buff to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Light Buff color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Buff to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Light Buff color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Buff to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Light Buff color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Buff to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#EFDBA7
Tortilla
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)




Paint similar to Light Buff


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Buff . 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Light Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Buff to Dunn-Edwards


#EBDAB5
Crème Fraîche (DET 654)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#E9D4A9
Canary Island (DE 6164)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#F7DFAF
Pasta (DE 5331)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Buff to Benjamin Moore


#EFDDB5
Golden Straw (2152-50)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#F1DCB5
Precious Ivory (185)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#EDDDB7
Philadelphia Cream (HC-30)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#EEDFB7
Summer Harvest (206)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Light Buff color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Buff to PPG Paints


#F3DFB6
Belgian Waffle (PPG1208-3)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#F0DDB8
Limitless (PPG1091-3)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#EFD7AB
Waves Of Grain (PPG12-07)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Light Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Buff to Sherwin Williams


#E9D6B0
Convivial Yellow (SW 6393)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#F5DEAF
Banana Cream (SW 6673)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#E4D0A5
Lucent Yellow (SW 6400)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#F5E0B1
Friendly Yellow (SW 6680)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


Behr


Light Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Buff to Behr


#F2DFB5
Calla (PPU6-12)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#EED8B2
Hummus (PPU6-11)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#F1DFBA
Brushstroke (M320-3)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#F2DEBB
Taj Mahal (M300-2)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Light Buff color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Buff to Valspar


#EFDEB8
Subtle Glow (V055-1)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#E8D3A6
Melted Butter (P017)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#F4DFB8
Homey Cream (3007-6B)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Light Buff - #ECD9B0 color palettes and coordinating colors



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



ECD9B0
Light Buff

B0C3EC
Light Steel 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 Light Buff - #ECD9B0?

Color that best contrast with Light Buff - #ECD9B0 is #B0C3EC, color name is Light Steel 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 Light Buff - #ECD9B0?

Complementary or Opposite color for Light Buff - #ECD9B0 is #B0C3EC, color name is Light Steel Blue*.





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