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HEX CEC139 - #CEC139, RGB(206,193,57) Color


Color Name: Olive Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #CEC139
RGB Color Code: RGB(206, 193, 57)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.3%, 72.3%, 19.2%



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What color is CEC139?

The RGB color code for color number #CEC139 is RGB(206, 193, 57). In the RGB color model, #CEC139 has a red value of 206, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 57. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 72.3% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 60.3 % saturation, and 51.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CEC139 has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 72.3 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.



Color CEC139 is cool or warm?

Color CEC139 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CEC139? (For interior and product design)

CEC139 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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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#CEC139

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #CEC139 with dark and light Color




Is #CEC139 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CEC139 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 #CEC139 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(206, 193, 57)
Red
206 (80.8%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.31%
Yellow
72.33%
Key
19.22%

HSL

HSL(54.77deg, 60.3 %, 51.6 %)

Hue
54.77°
Saturation
60.32 %.
Lightness
51.57 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 160, 33)
Red
52 (20.2%)
Yellow
160 (62.6%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.77°
Saturation
72.33 %.
Brightness / Value
80.78 %.

HWB

H: 54.77°

W: 22.35 %

B: 19.22 %

XYZ

X : 45.26

Y : 51.56

Z : 11.44

YXY

Y1 : 51.56

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 19.22%

M : 24.31%

Y : 77.65%


LRV

~ 51.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.9Y 7.6/9.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.02

A : -10.47

B : 66.01

CIE-Lch

L : 77.02

C : 66.83

H : 99.02

CIE-Luv

L : 77.02

U : 14.44

V : 75.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.8

A : -13.14

B : 40.82






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #CEC139

Here are the colors similar to CEC139. 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 - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CEC139.

#D5C03A
PANTONE 4016 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CEC139.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CEC139.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CEC139.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CEC139.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #CEC139

Here are the paint colors similar to CEC139. 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 CEC139 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CEC139 to Benjamin Moore

#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CEC139 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CEC139 to Valspar

#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color CEC139 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CEC139 to Behr

#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CEC139 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CEC139 to PPG Paints

#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CEC139 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CEC139 to Sherwin Williams

#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CEC139 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CEC139 to Dunn-Edwards

#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color CEC139 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #CEC139 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 12.87 (87.1% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.85 (83.2% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 18.37 (81.6% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 19.80 (80.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#CEC139 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



CEC139
Olive Yellow*

3946CE
Violet 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 #CEC139?

Color that best contrast with #CEC139 is #3946CE, color name is Violet 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 #CEC139?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CEC139 is #3946CE, color name is Violet Blue*.





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