Color Name: Wheat
Hex Color Code: #F5DEB3
RGB Color Code: RGB(245, 222, 179)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.4%, 26.9%, 3.9%






What color is Wheat?

Wheat color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wheat is #F5DEB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 222, 179).

In the RGB color model, Wheat has a red value of 245, a green value of 222, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.4% magenta, 26.9% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 76.7 % saturation, and 83.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wheat has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.


Wheat is cool or warm?

The color Wheat is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Wheat?

Wheat has an LRV of nearly 75. 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(245, 222, 179)
Red
245 (96.1%)
Green
222 (87.1%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.39%
Yellow
26.94%
Key
3.92%

HSL

HSL(39.09deg, 76.7 %, 83.1 %)

Hue
39.09°
Saturation
76.74 %.
Lightness
83.14 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 67, 14)
Red
17 (6.6%)
Yellow
67 (26.2%)
Blue
14 (5.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.09°
Saturation
26.94 %.
Brightness / Value
96.08 %.

HWB

H: 39.09°

W: 70.20 %

B: 3.92 %

XYZ

X : 71.91

Y : 74.91

Z : 53.32

YXY

Y1 : 74.91

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 3.92%

M : 12.94%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 74.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.2Y 8.8/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 89.35

A : 1.51

B : 24

CIE-Lch

L : 89.35

C : 24.05

H : 86.39

CIE-Luv

L : 89.35

U : 16.7

V : 33.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 86.55

A : -3.15

B : 24.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Wheat


Here are the colors similar to Wheat . 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.



#FFE4B5
Moccasin
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#FFE5B4
Peach
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#EFDFBB
Dutch White
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


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


#EFDBB2
PANTONE 7506 C
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#FFDFB4
PANTONE 918 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#F4E5C0
PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#EFD19F
PANTONE 155 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


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




Pantone TCX


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




RAL Classic


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


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


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


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


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#EFDBA7
Tortilla
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)





Paint similar to Wheat


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Wheat . 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


Wheat color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Wheat to Valspar


#F8DEB2
Rose of Texas (T539)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#F4DFB8
Homey Cream (3007-6B)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#EFDEB8
Subtle Glow (V055-1)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#F1DCB9
Filtered Light (V093-1)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#F3DFB6
Belgian Waffle (PPG1208-3)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#F5DEAE
Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#EFD7AB
Waves Of Grain (PPG12-07)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#F0DDB8
Limitless (PPG1091-3)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#F5DEAF
Banana Cream (SW 6673)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#F5E0B1
Friendly Yellow (SW 6680)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#F4D9B1
Captivating Cream (SW 6659)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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


#FAE0B2
Pineapple Smoothy (142)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#F1DCB5
Precious Ivory (185)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#F5DBB0
Birmingham Cream (164)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#EFDDB5
Golden Straw (2152-50)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


#F7DFAF
Pasta (DE 5331)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#FEE2B2
Sunstitch (DET 474)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#FFE8BD
Creamy Apricot (DE 5282)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


Behr


Wheat color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Wheat to Behr


#F2DFB5
Calla (PPU6-12)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#EED8B2
Hummus (PPU6-11)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#FFE4B5
Golden Nectar (P250-2)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#F1DFBA
Brushstroke (M320-3)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Wheat - #F5DEB3 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.







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