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What color is CDC420?

The RGB color code for color number #CDC420 is RGB(205, 196, 32). In the RGB color model, #CDC420 has a red value of 205, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 32. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 84.4% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 73.0 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CDC420 has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 84.4 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CDC420 is cool or warm?

Color CDC420 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CDC420? (For interior and product design)

CDC420 has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

#CDC420

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #CDC420 with dark and light Color




Is #CDC420 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CDC420 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 #CDC420 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 196, 32)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.39%
Yellow
84.39%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(56.88deg, 73.0 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
56.88°
Saturation
73.00 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 182, 32)
Red
53 (21.0%)
Yellow
182 (71.3%)
Blue
32 (12.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.88°
Saturation
84.39 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 56.88°

W: 12.55 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 45.18

Y : 52.56

Z : 9.13

YXY

Y1 : 52.56

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 23.14%

Y : 87.45%


LRV

~ 52.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.6GY 7.6/16.1

CIE-Lab

L : 77.62

A : -13.31

B : 73.87

CIE-Lch

L : 77.62

C : 75.05

H : 100.21

CIE-Luv

L : 77.62

U : 12.15

V : 81.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.5

A : -15.65

B : 43.28






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CDC420


Here are the colors similar to CDC420. 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.



#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CDC420.


#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C1BE00
PANTONE 4233 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CDC420.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CDC420.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CDC420.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CDC420.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CDC420


Here are the paint colors similar to CDC420. 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 CDC420 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CDC420 to Benjamin Moore


#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CDC420 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CDC420 to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CDC420 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CDC420 to PPG Paints


#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CDC420 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CDC420 to Dunn-Edwards


#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CDC420 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CDC420 to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color CDC420 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CDC420 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#CDC420 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



CDC420
Mustard Green*

2029CD
Persian 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 #CDC420?

Color that best contrast with #CDC420 is #2029CD, color name is Persian 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 #CDC420?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CDC420 is #2029CD, color name is Persian Blue*.





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