Color Name
Citron*
Hex Color Code
#DDC45D
RGB Color Code
RGB(221, 196, 93)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 11.3%, 57.9%, 13.3%
#DDC45D hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is DDC45D?

The RGB color code for color number #DDC45D is RGB(221, 196, 93). In the RGB color model, #DDC45D has a red value of 221, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 57.9% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.3° (degrees), 65.3 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDC45D has a hue of 48.3° (degrees), 57.9 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDC45D is cool or warm?

Color DDC45D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDC45D? (For interior and product design)

DDC45D has an LRV of nearly 56. 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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Compare LRV 56 of #DDC45D with dark and light Color




Is #DDC45D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDC45D 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 #DDC45D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 196, 93)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.31%
Yellow
57.92%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(48.28deg, 65.3 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
48.28°
Saturation
65.31 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 130, 27)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
130 (51.0%)
Blue
27 (10.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.28°
Saturation
57.92 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 48.28°

W: 36.47 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 51.53

Y : 55.64

Z : 18.38

YXY

Y1 : 55.64

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 23.14%

Y : 63.53%


LRV

~ 55.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.7Y 7.8/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 79.41

A : -3.53

B : 53.97

CIE-Lch

L : 79.41

C : 54.08

H : 93.75

CIE-Luv

L : 79.41

U : 21.83

V : 65.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.59

A : -7.22

B : 37.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DDC45D

Here are the colors similar to DDC45D. 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.

#DDD06A Color
Citron
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#E9D66B Color
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#E9D66B Color
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#E9D66B Color
Monoazo Yellow
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDC45D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDC45D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDC45D.

#D9C756 Color
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#DECD63 Color
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#D2C762 Color
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#E4D77E Color
PANTONE 460 C
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDC45D.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDC45D.


Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to DDC45D.

#F5C71A Color
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DDC45D

Here are the paint colors similar to DDC45D. 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.


Behr

Hex color DDC45D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDC45D to Behr

#DBC058 Color
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#DCC772 Color
Midori (P330-5)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#E5CE77 Color
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#F0CC50 Color
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DDC45D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDC45D to Valspar



Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDC45D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDC45D to Sherwin Williams

#D9C661 Color
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#EDD26F Color
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#E1D286 Color
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDC45D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDC45D to PPG Paints



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DDC45D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDC45D to Dunn-Edwards

#D5C757 Color
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#E2CD52 Color
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#EED053 Color
Sunnyside Up (DET 495)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDC45D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDC45D to Benjamin Moore

#E2D06D Color
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#ECD559 Color
Majestic Yellow (355)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#E6D281 Color
Treasure Trove (285)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#D9CD7A Color
Golden Delicious (390)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DDC45D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DDC45D to Farrow & Ball

#E8C266 Color
Babouche (223)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#DACB7B Color
Citrona (CC3)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#E0BE6E Color
Corngold (9915)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#EDCE82 Color
Citron (74)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#DDC45D 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



DDC45D
Citron*

5D76DD
Royal Blue (web)*


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 #DDC45D?

Color that best contrast with #DDC45D is #5D76DD, color name is Royal Blue (web)*
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 #DDC45D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDC45D is #5D76DD, color name is Royal Blue (web)*.





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