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Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) Paint Color


Color Name: Decisive Yellow (SW 6902)
Hex Color Code: #FDCC4E
RGB Color Code: RGB(253, 204, 78)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.4%, 69.2%, 0.8%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) color - its meaning and example


What color is Decisive Yellow (SW 6902)?

Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) is #FDCC4E, and the RGB color code is RGB(253, 204, 78).

In the RGB color model, Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) has a red value of 253, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 69.2% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.2° (degrees), 97.8 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) has a hue of 43.2° (degrees), 69.2 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) is cool or warm?

The color Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902)?

Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) 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

Decisive Yellow (SW 6902)

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) 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 65 puts Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) 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


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(253, 204, 78)
Red
253 (99.2%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.37%
Yellow
69.17%
Key
0.78%

HSL

HSL(43.2deg, 97.8 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
43.2°
Saturation
97.77 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 142, 8)
Red
40 (15.8%)
Yellow
142 (55.6%)
Blue
8 (3.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.2°
Saturation
69.17 %.
Brightness / Value
99.22 %.

HWB

H: 43.2°

W: 30.59 %

B: 0.78 %

XYZ

X : 63.48

Y : 64.62

Z : 16.33

YXY

Y1 : 64.62

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 0.78%

M : 20.00%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 64.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.7Y 8.3/10.2

CIE-Lab

L : 84.29

A : 4.78

B : 66.64

CIE-Lch

L : 84.29

C : 66.81

H : 85.9

CIE-Luv

L : 84.29

U : 40.4

V : 75.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.39

A : 0.28

B : 44.22






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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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ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Pantone PMS


#FFC845
PANTONE 1225 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#FED141
PANTONE 122 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#F2C75C
PANTONE 141 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 123 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to British Standard 4800


#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
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BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to RAL Classic


#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
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RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to RAL Design




Pantone TPX


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Pantone TPX


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


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#FFC836
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)





Paint similar to Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Sherwin Williams


#FDCC4E
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#F4C454
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Dunn-Edwards


#FFCF53
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ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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Bumblebee (DE 5342)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Behr


#FFCA46
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ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Valspar


#FFCD44
Golden Promise (3003-1C)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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Sweet Mustard (3008-1B)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#F3CF63
Hive Delight (V018-2)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to PPG Paints


#FFC943
Be Daring (PPG1211-7)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#FFD15C
Fuzzy Navel (PPG1206-6)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#FBD05C
Beach Party (PPG1211-6)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
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Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) to Benjamin Moore


#FCC550
Imperial Yellow (314)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#FFCF30
Viking Yellow (321)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#FECA25
Abstracta (322)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)








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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) - #FDCC4E Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#FDCC4E
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