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HEX DBCD3B - #DBCD3B, RGB(219,205,59) Color


Color Name: Sandstorm Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #DBCD3B
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 205, 59)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.4%, 73.1%, 14.1%



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What color is DBCD3B?

The RGB color code for color number #DBCD3B is RGB(219, 205, 59). In the RGB color model, #DBCD3B has a red value of 219, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 73.1% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 69.0 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DBCD3B has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 73.1 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.



Color DBCD3B is cool or warm?

Color DBCD3B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DBCD3B? (For interior and product design)

DBCD3B has an LRV of nearly 59. 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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#DBCD3B

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Compare LRV 59 of #DBCD3B with dark and light Color




Is #DBCD3B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DBCD3B 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 #DBCD3B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 205, 59)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
205 (80.4%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.39%
Yellow
73.06%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(54.75deg, 69.0 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
54.75°
Saturation
68.97 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 163, 24)
Red
42 (16.3%)
Yellow
163 (64.1%)
Blue
24 (9.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.75°
Saturation
73.06 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 54.75°

W: 23.14 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 51.83

Y : 59.04

Z : 12.8

YXY

Y1 : 59.04

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 19.61%

Y : 76.86%


LRV

~ 59 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 8.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 81.31

A : -10.95

B : 69.8

CIE-Lch

L : 81.31

C : 70.66

H : 98.91

CIE-Luv

L : 81.31

U : 15.47

V : 80.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.84

A : -14.05

B : 43.91






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DBCD3B

Here are the colors similar to DBCD3B. 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.

#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#F1D651
Crayellow
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DBCD3B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DBCD3B.

#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#E1CD00
PANTONE 605 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DBCD3B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DBCD3B.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DBCD3B.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DBCD3B

Here are the paint colors similar to DBCD3B. 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 DBCD3B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DBCD3B to PPG Paints

#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DBCD3B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DBCD3B to Benjamin Moore

#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#E8D24A
Lemon Grove (363)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#E2C839
Yellow Hibiscus (357)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DBCD3B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DBCD3B to Dunn-Edwards

#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#E9CB2E
Soleil (DE 5419)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DBCD3B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DBCD3B to Valspar

#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color DBCD3B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DBCD3B to Behr

#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DBCD3B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DBCD3B to Sherwin Williams

#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DBCD3B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DBCD3B to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 12.10 (87.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.69 (82.3% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 18.81 (81.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#DBCD3B 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



DBCD3B
Sandstorm Yellow*

3B49DB
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 #DBCD3B?

Color that best contrast with #DBCD3B is #3B49DB, 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 #DBCD3B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DBCD3B is #3B49DB, color name is Iris*.





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