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What color is D8C357?

The RGB color code for color number #D8C357 is RGB(216, 195, 87). In the RGB color model, #D8C357 has a red value of 216, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 59.7% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.2° (degrees), 62.3 % saturation, and 59.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D8C357 has a hue of 50.2° (degrees), 59.7 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.



Color D8C357 is cool or warm?

Color D8C357 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D8C357? (For interior and product design)

D8C357 has an LRV of nearly 54. 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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#D8C357

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of #D8C357 with dark and light Color




Is #D8C357 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D8C357 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 #D8C357 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(216, 195, 87)
Red
216 (84.7%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.72%
Yellow
59.72%
Key
15.29%

HSL

HSL(50.23deg, 62.3 %, 59.4 %)

Hue
50.23°
Saturation
62.32 %.
Lightness
59.41 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 135, 29)
Red
45 (17.6%)
Yellow
135 (53.0%)
Blue
29 (11.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.23°
Saturation
59.72 %.
Brightness / Value
84.71 %.

HWB

H: 50.23°

W: 34.12 %

B: 15.29 %

XYZ

X : 49.55

Y : 54.32

Z : 16.89

YXY

Y1 : 54.32

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 15.29%

M : 23.53%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 54.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.7Y 7.7/8

CIE-Lab

L : 78.65

A : -5.53

B : 55.72

CIE-Lch

L : 78.65

C : 56

H : 95.67

CIE-Luv

L : 78.65

U : 19.22

V : 67.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.7

A : -8.96

B : 38






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #D8C357


Here are the colors similar to D8C357. 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.



#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#E9D66B
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D8C357.


#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#DECD63
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#D5C03A
PANTONE 4016 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#D2C762
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D8C357.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D8C357.


#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D8C357.






Paint color for Hex #D8C357


Here are the paint colors similar to D8C357. 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.


Valspar

Hex color D8C357 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D8C357 to Valspar


#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#E8CE6C
Seth's Smile (8001-24D)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#E7C455
Fall Meadow (3007-3B)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#E7C148
Nectar (8001-24F)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D8C357 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D8C357 to Sherwin Williams


#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color D8C357 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D8C357 to Behr


#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#DCC772
Midori (P330-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#E5CE77
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D8C357 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D8C357 to Dunn-Edwards


#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#E2CA73
Dijon Mustard (DE 5451)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color D8C357 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D8C357 to PPG Paints


#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#E4C14D
Indian Maize (PPG1214-6)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#D8C475
Grassroots (PPG11-03)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D8C357 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D8C357 to Benjamin Moore


#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#D2BD65
Angel's Trumpet (278)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#E2D06D
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#D8C357 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



D8C357
Citron*

576CD8
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 #D8C357?

Color that best contrast with #D8C357 is #576CD8, 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 #D8C357?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D8C357 is #576CD8, color name is Royal Blue (web)*.





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