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What color is CDB400?

The RGB color code for color number #CDB400 is RGB(205, 180, 0). In the RGB color model, #CDB400 has a red value of 205, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 52.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CDB400 has a hue of 52.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CDB400 is cool or warm?

Color CDB400 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CDB400? (For interior and product design)

CDB400 has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

#CDB400

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #CDB400 with dark and light Color




Is #CDB400 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CDB400 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 #CDB400 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 180, 0)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.20%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(52.68deg, 100.0 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
52.68°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 195, 32)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
195 (76.4%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
52.68°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 52.68°

W: 0.00 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 41.5

Y : 45.62

Z : 6.62

YXY

Y1 : 45.62

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 29.41%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 45.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.8Y 7.2/40.8

CIE-Lab

L : 73.3

A : -5.6

B : 75.33

CIE-Lch

L : 73.3

C : 75.53

H : 94.25

CIE-Luv

L : 73.3

U : 23.6

V : 78.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.54

A : -8.53

B : 41.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CDB400


Here are the colors similar to CDB400. 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.



#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D4AF37
Metallic Gold
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CDB400.


#CFB500
PANTONE 606 C
ΔE - 0.41 (99.6% similar)
#C4B000
PANTONE 612 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C4B200
PANTONE 7759 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#CFB023
PANTONE 7752 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CDB400.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CDB400.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CDB400.


#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CDB400.


#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


Pantone TPX


Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to CDB400.


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CDB400


Here are the paint colors similar to CDB400. 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 CDB400 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CDB400 to Benjamin Moore


#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CDB400 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CDB400 to Dunn-Edwards


#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#DCB639
Woven Gold (DE 5425)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CDB400 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CDB400 to PPG Paints


#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#E4C14D
Indian Maize (PPG1214-6)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CDB400 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CDB400 to Valspar


#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#E1B801
Cabana Glow (8001-24G)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color CDB400 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CDB400 to Behr


#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CDB400 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CDB400 to Sherwin Williams


#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#DDB835
Eye Catching (SW 6914)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#CDB400 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



CDB400
Old Gold*

0019CD
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 #CDB400?

Color that best contrast with #CDB400 is #0019CD, 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 #CDB400?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CDB400 is #0019CD, color name is Medium Blue*.





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