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What color is DAD22E?

The RGB color code for color number #DAD22E is RGB(218, 210, 46). In the RGB color model, #DAD22E has a red value of 218, a green value of 210, and a blue value of 46. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 78.9% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.2° (degrees), 69.9 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DAD22E has a hue of 57.2° (degrees), 78.9 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.



Color DAD22E is cool or warm?

Color DAD22E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DAD22E? (For interior and product design)

DAD22E has an LRV of nearly 61. By LRV value, it is a 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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#DAD22E

Light Color


Compare LRV 61 of #DAD22E with dark and light Color




Is #DAD22E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DAD22E 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 #DAD22E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(218, 210, 46)
Red
218 (85.5%)
Green
210 (82.4%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.67%
Yellow
78.90%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(57.21deg, 69.9 %, 51.8 %)

Hue
57.21°
Saturation
69.92 %.
Lightness
51.76 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 178, 23)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Yellow
178 (69.7%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
57.21°
Saturation
78.90 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 57.21°

W: 18.04 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 52.45

Y : 61.2

Z : 11.63

YXY

Y1 : 61.2

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 14.51%

M : 17.65%

Y : 81.96%


LRV

~ 61.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.6GY 8.1/10.9

CIE-Lab

L : 82.48

A : -14.38

B : 74.9

CIE-Lch

L : 82.48

C : 76.27

H : 100.87

CIE-Luv

L : 82.48

U : 11.66

V : 85.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.23

A : -17.21

B : 45.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DAD22E


Here are the colors similar to DAD22E. 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 - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#F0E130
Dandelion Yellow
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DAD22E.


#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#EADA24
PANTONE 604 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DAD22E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DAD22E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DAD22E.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DAD22E.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DAD22E


Here are the paint colors similar to DAD22E. 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 DAD22E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DAD22E to Dunn-Edwards


#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DAD22E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DAD22E to PPG Paints


#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DAD22E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DAD22E to Benjamin Moore


#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#CECE4A
Flower Power (398)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DAD22E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DAD22E to Valspar


#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DAD22E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DAD22E to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 8.26 (91.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DAD22E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DAD22E to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DAD22E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DAD22E to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 12.44 (87.6% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.09 (80.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#DAD22E 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



DAD22E
Mustard Green*

2E36DA
Persian 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 #DAD22E?

Color that best contrast with #DAD22E is #2E36DA, color name is Persian 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 #DAD22E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DAD22E is #2E36DA, color name is Persian Blue*.





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