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HEX CACD66 - #CACD66, RGB(202,205,102) Color


Color Name: Citron*
Hex Color Code: #CACD66
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 205, 102)
CMYK Values*: 1.5%, 0.0%, 50.2%, 19.6%



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What color is CACD66?

The RGB color code for color number #CACD66 is RGB(202, 205, 102). In the RGB color model, #CACD66 has a red value of 202, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 50.2% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.7° (degrees), 50.7 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CACD66 has a hue of 61.7° (degrees), 50.2 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CACD66 is cool or warm?

Color CACD66 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CACD66? (For interior and product design)

CACD66 has an LRV of nearly 57. 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.



Dark Color

#CACD66

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of #CACD66 with dark and light Color




Is #CACD66 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CACD66 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 #CACD66 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 205, 102)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
205 (80.4%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.46%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
50.24%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(61.75deg, 50.7 %, 60.2 %)

Hue
61.75°
Saturation
50.74 %.
Lightness
60.20 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 130, 34)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
130 (51.0%)
Blue
34 (13.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
61.75°
Saturation
50.24 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 61.75°

W: 40.00 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 48.59

Y : 57.18

Z : 21.05

YXY

Y1 : 57.18

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 19.61%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 57.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.6GY 7.9/7.6

CIE-Lab

L : 80.28

A : -15.21

B : 50.36

CIE-Lch

L : 80.28

C : 52.61

H : 106.81

CIE-Luv

L : 80.28

U : 2.76

V : 65.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.62

A : -17.64

B : 36.43






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CACD66

Here are the colors similar to CACD66. 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.

#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#E4D96F
Straw
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CACD66.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CACD66.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CACD66.

#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B6D06B
BS 12-C-41 - Green
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CACD66.

#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#D2C762
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#D2D755
PANTONE 584 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#DBDE70
PANTONE 585 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #CACD66

Here are the paint colors similar to CACD66. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color CACD66 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CACD66 to PPG Paints

#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CACD66 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CACD66 to Valspar

#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color CACD66 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CACD66 to Farrow & Ball

#C1C365
Acid Drop (9908)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#DACB7B
Citrona (CC3)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#E9DF63
Yellowcake (279)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#EBE393
Butterweed (9802)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CACD66 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CACD66 to Benjamin Moore

#D5D869
Grape Green (2027-40)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#D1D256
Granny Smith (CSP-860)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C3D16F
Pear Green (2028-40)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#D3D95D
Chamomile (397)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color CACD66 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CACD66 to Behr

#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CACD66 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CACD66 to Dunn-Edwards

#B9CB5A
Asparagus Fern (DE 5551)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CACD66 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CACD66 to Sherwin Williams

#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#DAD790
Gleeful (SW 6709)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#CACD66 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



CACD66
Citron*

6966CD
Slate 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 #CACD66?

Color that best contrast with #CACD66 is #6966CD, color name is Slate 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 #CACD66?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CACD66 is #6966CD, color name is Slate Blue*.





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