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What color is DAD51D?

The RGB color code for color number #DAD51D is RGB(218, 213, 29). In the RGB color model, #DAD51D has a red value of 218, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 29. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 86.7% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.4° (degrees), 76.5 % saturation, and 48.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DAD51D has a hue of 58.4° (degrees), 86.7 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.



Color DAD51D is cool or warm?

Color DAD51D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DAD51D? (For interior and product design)

DAD51D has an LRV of nearly 63. 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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#DAD51D

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of #DAD51D with dark and light Color




Is #DAD51D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DAD51D 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 #DAD51D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(218, 213, 29)
Red
218 (85.5%)
Green
213 (83.5%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.29%
Yellow
86.70%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(58.41deg, 76.5 %, 48.4 %)

Hue
58.41°
Saturation
76.52 %.
Lightness
48.43 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 194, 22)
Red
38 (15.1%)
Yellow
194 (76.2%)
Blue
22 (8.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.41°
Saturation
86.70 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 58.41°

W: 11.37 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 52.93

Y : 62.58

Z : 10.45

YXY

Y1 : 62.58

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 14.51%

M : 16.47%

Y : 88.63%


LRV

~ 62.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.1GY 8.2/11.7

CIE-Lab

L : 83.22

A : -16.32

B : 79.5

CIE-Lch

L : 83.22

C : 81.16

H : 101.6

CIE-Luv

L : 83.22

U : 9.86

V : 88.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.11

A : -19.01

B : 47.54






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DAD51D


Here are the colors similar to DAD51D. 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 - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#E6E200
Peridot
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#F0E130
Dandelion Yellow
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DAD51D.


#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#E1E000
PANTONE 396 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#EADA24
PANTONE 604 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DAD51D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DAD51D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DAD51D.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DAD51D.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DAD51D


Here are the paint colors similar to DAD51D. 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 DAD51D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DAD51D to Dunn-Edwards


#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#F4DB4F
Gilded (DE 5418)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DAD51D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DAD51D to Benjamin Moore


#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C3CF00
Yew Green (2025-20)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#CECE4A
Flower Power (398)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DAD51D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DAD51D to PPG Paints


#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DAD51D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DAD51D to Valspar


#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DAD51D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DAD51D to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 9.00 (91.0% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 9.52 (90.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DAD51D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DAD51D to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#DAD51D 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



DAD51D
Mustard Green*

1D22DA
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 #DAD51D?

Color that best contrast with #DAD51D is #1D22DA, color name is 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 #DAD51D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DAD51D is #1D22DA, color name is Blue*.





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