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What color is D4D017?

The RGB color code for color number #D4D017 is RGB(212, 208, 23). In the RGB color model, #D4D017 has a red value of 212, a green value of 208, and a blue value of 23. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.9% magenta, 89.2% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.7° (degrees), 80.4 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D4D017 has a hue of 58.7° (degrees), 89.2 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.



Color D4D017 is cool or warm?

Color D4D017 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D4D017? (For interior and product design)

D4D017 has an LRV of nearly 59. 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

#D4D017

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of #D4D017 with dark and light Color




Is #D4D017 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D4D017 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 #D4D017 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(212, 208, 23)
Red
212 (83.1%)
Green
208 (81.6%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.89%
Yellow
89.15%
Key
16.86%

HSL

HSL(58.73deg, 80.4 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
58.73°
Saturation
80.43 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 197, 26)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
197 (77.1%)
Blue
26 (10.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.73°
Saturation
89.15 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.

HWB

H: 58.73°

W: 9.02 %

B: 16.86 %

XYZ

X : 49.86

Y : 59.17

Z : 9.6

YXY

Y1 : 59.17

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 16.86%

M : 18.43%

Y : 90.98%


LRV

~ 59.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.2GY 8.0/11.6

CIE-Lab

L : 81.39

A : -16.51

B : 78.88

CIE-Lch

L : 81.39

C : 80.59

H : 101.82

CIE-Luv

L : 81.39

U : 9.08

V : 87.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.92

A : -18.91

B : 46.44






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #D4D017


Here are the colors similar to D4D017. 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 - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#E6E200
Peridot
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#F0E130
Dandelion Yellow
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D4D017.


#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 0.45 (99.5% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#E1E000
PANTONE 396 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#E1CD00
PANTONE 605 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D4D017.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D4D017.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D4D017.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D4D017.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #D4D017


Here are the paint colors similar to D4D017. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D4D017 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D4D017 to Dunn-Edwards


#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D4D017 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D4D017 to Benjamin Moore


#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C3CF00
Yew Green (2025-20)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#CECE4A
Flower Power (398)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color D4D017 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D4D017 to PPG Paints


#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D4D017 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D4D017 to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color D4D017 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D4D017 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 9.14 (90.9% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D4D017 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D4D017 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#D4D017 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



D4D017
Mustard Green*

171BD4
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 #D4D017?

Color that best contrast with #D4D017 is #171BD4, 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 #D4D017?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D4D017 is #171BD4, color name is Medium Blue*.





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