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What color is D8CB3B?

The RGB color code for color number #D8CB3B is RGB(216, 203, 59). In the RGB color model, #D8CB3B has a red value of 216, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 72.7% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55° (degrees), 66.8 % saturation, and 53.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #D8CB3B has a hue of 55° (degrees), 72.7 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.



Color D8CB3B is cool or warm?

Color D8CB3B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #D8CB3B? (For interior and product design)

D8CB3B has an LRV of nearly 58. 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

#D8CB3B

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of #D8CB3B with dark and light Color




Is #D8CB3B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color D8CB3B 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 #D8CB3B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(216, 203, 59)
Red
216 (84.7%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.02%
Yellow
72.69%
Key
15.29%

HSL

HSL(55.03deg, 66.8 %, 53.9 %)

Hue
55.03°
Saturation
66.81 %.
Lightness
53.92 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 163, 26)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Yellow
163 (63.7%)
Blue
26 (10.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.03°
Saturation
72.69 %.
Brightness / Value
84.71 %.

HWB

H: 55.03°

W: 23.14 %

B: 15.29 %

XYZ

X : 50.46

Y : 57.63

Z : 12.6

YXY

Y1 : 57.63

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 15.29%

M : 20.39%

Y : 76.86%


LRV

~ 57.6 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 8.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 80.53

A : -11.21

B : 68.97

CIE-Lch

L : 80.53

C : 69.87

H : 99.23

CIE-Luv

L : 80.53

U : 14.71

V : 79.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.91

A : -14.18

B : 43.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #D8CB3B


Here are the colors similar to D8CB3B. 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 - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#F1D651
Crayellow
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to D8CB3B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to D8CB3B.


#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to D8CB3B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to D8CB3B.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to D8CB3B.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #D8CB3B


Here are the paint colors similar to D8CB3B. 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 D8CB3B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #D8CB3B to PPG Paints


#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color D8CB3B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #D8CB3B to Benjamin Moore


#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E8D24A
Lemon Grove (363)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#E2C839
Yellow Hibiscus (357)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color D8CB3B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #D8CB3B to Dunn-Edwards


#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color D8CB3B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #D8CB3B to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color D8CB3B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #D8CB3B to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color D8CB3B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #D8CB3B to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#D8CB3B 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



D8CB3B
Mustard Green*

3B48D8
Iris*


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 #D8CB3B?

Color that best contrast with #D8CB3B is #3B48D8, color name is Iris*
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 #D8CB3B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #D8CB3B is #3B48D8, color name is Iris*.





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