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HEX DDB121 - #DDB121, RGB(221,177,33) Color


Color Name: Mustard Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #DDB121
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 177, 33)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.9%, 85.1%, 13.3%



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What color is DDB121?

The RGB color code for color number #DDB121 is RGB(221, 177, 33). In the RGB color model, #DDB121 has a red value of 221, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.9% magenta, 85.1% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46° (degrees), 74.0 % saturation, and 49.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDB121 has a hue of 46° (degrees), 85.1 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDB121 is cool or warm?

Color DDB121 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDB121? (For interior and product design)

DDB121 has an LRV of nearly 47. 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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#DDB121

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #DDB121 with dark and light Color




Is #DDB121 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDB121 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 #DDB121 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 177, 33)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.91%
Yellow
85.07%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(45.96deg, 74.0 %, 49.8 %)

Hue
45.96°
Saturation
74.02 %.
Lightness
49.80 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 163, 25)
Red
71 (27.7%)
Yellow
163 (64.0%)
Blue
25 (9.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45.96°
Saturation
85.07 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 45.96°

W: 12.94 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 45.82

Y : 46.93

Z : 8.08

YXY

Y1 : 46.93

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 30.59%

Y : 87.06%


LRV

~ 46.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 7.3/-19.9

CIE-Lab

L : 74.14

A : 3.49

B : 71.37

CIE-Lch

L : 74.14

C : 71.45

H : 87.2

CIE-Luv

L : 74.14

U : 37.54

V : 74.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.5

A : -0.5

B : 40.96






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DDB121

Here are the colors similar to DDB121. 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.

#E1AD01
Mustard Yellow
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#E5B73B
Meat brown
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D4AF37
Metallic Gold
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDB121.

#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#F6B600
RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#F7B500
RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#E2A300
RAL 1032 - Broom Yellow
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDB121.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDB121.

#DAAA00
PANTONE 110 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#DFB83D
PANTONE 4017 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#DFAE36
PANTONE 6004 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#CFB023
PANTONE 7752 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDB121.

#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDB121.


Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to DDB121.

#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#E1AD21
Urobilin
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)



Paint color for Hex #DDB121

Here are the paint colors similar to DDB121. 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 DDB121 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDB121 to Dunn-Edwards

#D5AB2C
Brassy (DEA 122)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#DCB639
Woven Gold (DE 5425)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#DCB149
Honey Grove (DE 5383)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#F0BE3A
Sunflower (DE 5391)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDB121 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDB121 to Sherwin Williams

#DDB835
Eye Catching (SW 6914)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#DBB04A
Nugget (SW 6697)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#E1B047
Gambol Gold (SW 6690)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color DDB121 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDB121 to Behr

#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#EAB034
Midsummer Gold (P280-7)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#F2BC48
Bling Bling (P280-6)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDB121 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDB121 to PPG Paints

#D8AD39
Yarrow (PPG1214-7)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#E3B34C
Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#E4C14D
Indian Maize (PPG1214-6)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DDB121 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDB121 to Valspar

#E1B801
Cabana Glow (8001-24G)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#D7B526
Pickled Peppers (8001-25E)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#EFB901
Illuminate Me (8001-23G)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#E9B745
Mustard Glaze (3006-3A)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDB121 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDB121 to Benjamin Moore

#E4BC3B
Sun Valley (350)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#DDB558
Damask Gold (CW-405)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#EFBC50
Luminous Days (300)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#D0A647
Golden Bounty (294)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DDB121 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DDB121 to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.51 (82.5% similar)
#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 18.65 (81.3% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 19.50 (80.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#DDB121 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



DDB121
Mustard Yellow*

214DDD
Byzantine 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 #DDB121?

Color that best contrast with #DDB121 is #214DDD, color name is Byzantine 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 #DDB121?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDB121 is #214DDD, color name is Byzantine Blue*.





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