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HEX D4AE40 - #D4AE40, RGB(212,174,64) Color


Color Name: Metallic Gold*
Hex Color Code: #D4AE40
RGB Color Code: RGB(212, 174, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.9%, 69.8%, 16.9%






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What color is D4AE40?

The RGB color code for color number #D4AE40 is RGB(212, 174, 64). In the RGB color model, #D4AE40 has a red value of 212, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 69.8% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.6° (degrees), 63.2 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D4AE40 has a hue of 44.6° (degrees), 69.8 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.



Color D4AE40 is cool or warm?

Color D4AE40 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D4AE40? (For interior and product design)

D4AE40 has an LRV of nearly 45. 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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#D4AE40

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #D4AE40 with dark and light Color




Is #D4AE40 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D4AE40 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 #D4AE40 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(212, 174, 64)
Red
212 (83.1%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.92%
Yellow
69.81%
Key
16.86%

HSL

HSL(44.59deg, 63.2 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
44.59°
Saturation
63.25 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 141, 34)
Red
66 (25.8%)
Yellow
141 (55.3%)
Blue
34 (13.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.59°
Saturation
69.81 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.

HWB

H: 44.59°

W: 25.10 %

B: 16.86 %

XYZ

X : 43.21

Y : 44.64

Z : 11.19

YXY

Y1 : 44.64

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 16.86%

M : 31.76%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 44.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.6Y 7.1/8.6

CIE-Lab

L : 72.65

A : 2.34

B : 59.17

CIE-Lch

L : 72.65

C : 59.22

H : 87.73

CIE-Luv

L : 72.65

U : 31.88

V : 66.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.81

A : -1.47

B : 36.84






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #D4AE40


Here are the colors similar to D4AE40. 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.



#D4AF37
Metallic Gold
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#E5B73B
Meat brown
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D4AE40.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D4AE40.


#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D4AE40.


#D1B349
PANTONE 4018 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#E1B84D
PANTONE 6003 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#DFAE36
PANTONE 6004 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#DFB83D
PANTONE 4017 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D4AE40.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D4AE40.


#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#E2A300
RAL 1032 - Broom Yellow
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)
#F6B600
RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #D4AE40


Here are the paint colors similar to D4AE40. 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 D4AE40 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D4AE40 to PPG Paints


#D8AD39
Yarrow (PPG1214-7)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#E3B34C
Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D4AE40 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D4AE40 to Dunn-Edwards


#CFAC47
Haystacks (DE 5432)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#D5AB2C
Brassy (DEA 122)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#DCB149
Honey Grove (DE 5383)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#DCB639
Woven Gold (DE 5425)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D4AE40 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D4AE40 to Sherwin Williams


#DBB04A
Nugget (SW 6697)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#DDB835
Eye Catching (SW 6914)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#E1B047
Gambol Gold (SW 6690)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D4AE40 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D4AE40 to Valspar


#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#CFA342
Ripe Pear (P091)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#D3B05E
Dylan Velvet (3008-5B)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color D4AE40 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D4AE40 to Behr


#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D4AE40 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D4AE40 to Benjamin Moore


#D0A647
Golden Bounty (294)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#DDB558
Damask Gold (CW-405)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#CAAB55
Hollywood Gold (279)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#C6A447
French Quarter Gold (287)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#D4AE40 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



D4AE40
Metallic Gold*

4066D4
Royal Blue (web)*


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 #D4AE40?

Color that best contrast with #D4AE40 is #4066D4, color name is Royal Blue (web)*
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 #D4AE40?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D4AE40 is #4066D4, color name is Royal Blue (web)*.





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