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HEX C6C100 - #C6C100, RGB(198,193,0) Color


Color Name: Olive Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #C6C100
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 193, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.5%, 100.0%, 22.4%



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What color is C6C100?

The RGB color code for color number #C6C100 is RGB(198, 193, 0). In the RGB color model, #C6C100 has a red value of 198, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 38.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6C100 has a hue of 58.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6C100 is cool or warm?

Color C6C100 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6C100? (For interior and product design)

C6C100 has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#C6C100

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Is #C6C100 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6C100 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 #C6C100 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 193, 0)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.53%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(58.48deg, 100.0 %, 38.8 %)

Hue
58.48°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
38.82 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 207, 35)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Yellow
207 (81.1%)
Blue
35 (13.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.48°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 58.48°

W: 0.00 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 42.36

Y : 50.15

Z : 7.45

YXY

Y1 : 50.15

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 24.31%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 50.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.9GY 7.5/16.9

CIE-Lab

L : 76.16

A : -15.32

B : 77.11

CIE-Lch

L : 76.16

C : 78.61

H : 101.24

CIE-Luv

L : 76.16

U : 9.48

V : 83.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.81

A : -17.15

B : 43.33






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C6C100

Here are the colors similar to C6C100. 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.

#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6C100.

#C1BE00
PANTONE 4233 C
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#BFB800
PANTONE 397 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6C100.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6C100.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6C100.



Paint color for Hex #C6C100

Here are the paint colors similar to C6C100. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6C100 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6C100 to Benjamin Moore

#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6C100 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6C100 to Valspar

#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6C100 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6C100 to Dunn-Edwards

#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C6C100 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6C100 to PPG Paints

#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6C100 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6C100 to Sherwin Williams

#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6C100 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6C100 to Behr

#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 8.07 (91.9% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 8.09 (91.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C6C100 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C6C100 to Farrow & Ball

#C1C365
Acid Drop (9908)
ΔE - 8.46 (91.5% similar)
#E9DF63
Yellowcake (279)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)
#DACB7B
Citrona (CC3)
ΔE - 10.68 (89.3% similar)
#E8C266
Babouche (223)
ΔE - 12.31 (87.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6C100 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



C6C100
Olive Yellow*

0005C6
Medium 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 #C6C100?

Color that best contrast with #C6C100 is #0005C6, color name is Medium 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 #C6C100?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6C100 is #0005C6, color name is Medium Blue*.





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