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HEX D6C040 - #D6C040, RGB(214,192,64) Color


Color Name: Old Gold*
Hex Color Code: #D6C040
RGB Color Code: RGB(214, 192, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.3%, 70.1%, 16.1%



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What color is D6C040?

The RGB color code for color number #D6C040 is RGB(214, 192, 64). In the RGB color model, #D6C040 has a red value of 214, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 70.1% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 64.7 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D6C040 has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 70.1 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.



Color D6C040 is cool or warm?

Color D6C040 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D6C040? (For interior and product design)

D6C040 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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#D6C040

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #D6C040 with dark and light Color




Is #D6C040 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D6C040 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 #D6C040 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(214, 192, 64)
Red
214 (83.9%)
Green
192 (75.3%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.28%
Yellow
70.09%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(51.2deg, 64.7 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
51.2°
Saturation
64.66 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 152, 29)
Red
51 (20.1%)
Yellow
152 (59.5%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.2°
Saturation
70.09 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 51.2°

W: 25.10 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 47.51

Y : 52.37

Z : 12.45

YXY

Y1 : 52.37

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 16.08%

M : 24.71%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 52.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.8Y 7.6/9.1

CIE-Lab

L : 77.5

A : -6.21

B : 64.12

CIE-Lch

L : 77.5

C : 64.42

H : 95.53

CIE-Luv

L : 77.5

U : 20.65

V : 73.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.36

A : -9.45

B : 40.45






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #D6C040

Here are the colors similar to D6C040. 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 - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D6C040.

#D5C03A
PANTONE 4016 C
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#CAB64B
PANTONE 7751 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D6C040.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D6C040.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D6C040.

#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to D6C040.

#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D6C040.

#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #D6C040

Here are the paint colors similar to D6C040. 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 D6C040 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D6C040 to Benjamin Moore

#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#E2C839
Yellow Hibiscus (357)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D6C040 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D6C040 to Dunn-Edwards

#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#E7C630
Lemon Zest (DE 5412)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color D6C040 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D6C040 to PPG Paints

#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#E4C14D
Indian Maize (PPG1214-6)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color D6C040 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D6C040 to Behr

#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D6C040 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D6C040 to Sherwin Williams

#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#DDB835
Eye Catching (SW 6914)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D6C040 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D6C040 to Valspar

#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#EBC746
Lime Drop (V019-2)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color D6C040 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #D6C040 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 13.21 (86.8% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 15.97 (84.0% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 17.59 (82.4% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 19.29 (80.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#D6C040 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



D6C040
Old Gold*

4056D6
Byzantine 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 #D6C040?

Color that best contrast with #D6C040 is #4056D6, color name is Byzantine 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 #D6C040?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D6C040 is #4056D6, color name is Byzantine Blue*.





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