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Valspar Amber Waves (3002-6B) Paint Color


Color Name: Amber Waves (3002-6B)
Hex Color Code: #F3CA9C
RGB Color Code: RGB(243, 202, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.9%, 35.8%, 4.7%
Color Family (Hue): orange



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About Amber Waves (3002-6B) color - its meaning and example


What color is Amber Waves (3002-6B)?

Amber Waves (3002-6B) color belongs to the orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amber Waves (3002-6B) is #F3CA9C, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 202, 156).

In the RGB color model, Amber Waves (3002-6B) has a red value of 243, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 35.8% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 78.4 % saturation, and 78.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amber Waves (3002-6B) has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.



Amber Waves (3002-6B) is cool or warm?

The color Amber Waves (3002-6B) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Amber Waves (3002-6B)? (For interior and product design)

Amber Waves (3002-6B) 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.



Dark Color

Amber Waves (3002-6B)

Light Color


Compare LRV 64 of Amber Waves (3002-6B) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 64 puts Valspar Amber Waves (3002-6B) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.



Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Amber Waves (3002-6B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(243, 202, 156)
Red
243 (95.3%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.87%
Yellow
35.80%
Key
4.71%

HSL

HSL(31.72deg, 78.4 %, 78.2 %)

Hue
31.72°
Saturation
78.38 %.
Lightness
78.24 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 80, 20)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Yellow
80 (31.3%)
Blue
20 (7.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.72°
Saturation
35.80 %.
Brightness / Value
95.29 %.

HWB

H: 31.72°

W: 61.18 %

B: 4.71 %

XYZ

X : 64.08

Y : 63.7

Z : 40.37

YXY

Y1 : 63.7

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 4.71%

M : 20.78%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 63.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.2YR 8.2/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 83.81

A : 8.23

B : 28.4

CIE-Lch

L : 83.81

C : 29.57

H : 73.84

CIE-Luv

L : 83.81

U : 29.3

V : 37.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.81

A : 3.66

B : 25.88






Similar Colors and Paints


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


Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

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ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)

RAL Classic

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ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)

British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Amber Waves (3002-6B) (Paint - Valspar)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Amber Waves (3002-6B) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


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Color Combinations


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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



F3CA9C
Amber Waves (3002-6B)

9CC5F3
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 Valspar Amber Waves (3002-6B) - #F3CA9C?

Color that best contrast with Valspar Amber Waves (3002-6B) - #F3CA9C is #9CC5F3, 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 Valspar Amber Waves (3002-6B) - #F3CA9C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Valspar Amber Waves (3002-6B) - #F3CA9C is #9CC5F3, color name is Baby Blue Eyes*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


Valspar Amber Waves (3002-6B) - #F3CA9C Color Images and Patterns


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