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HEX DDCB1C - #DDCB1C, RGB(221,203,28) Color


Color Name: Citrine*
Hex Color Code: #DDCB1C
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 203, 28)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.1%, 87.3%, 13.3%



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What color is DDCB1C?

The RGB color code for color number #DDCB1C is RGB(221, 203, 28). In the RGB color model, #DDCB1C has a red value of 221, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 28. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 87.3% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.4° (degrees), 77.5 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDCB1C has a hue of 54.4° (degrees), 87.3 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDCB1C is cool or warm?

Color DDCB1C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDCB1C? (For interior and product design)

DDCB1C has an LRV of nearly 58. 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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Is #DDCB1C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDCB1C 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 #DDCB1C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 203, 28)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
28 (11.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.14%
Yellow
87.33%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(54.4deg, 77.5 %, 48.8 %)

Hue
54.4°
Saturation
77.51 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 187, 22)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
187 (73.3%)
Blue
22 (8.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.4°
Saturation
87.33 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 54.4°

W: 10.98 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 51.38

Y : 58.17

Z : 9.62

YXY

Y1 : 58.17

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 20.39%

Y : 89.02%


LRV

~ 58.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.2Y 7.9/11.3

CIE-Lab

L : 80.83

A : -10.06

B : 77.88

CIE-Lch

L : 80.83

C : 78.53

H : 97.36

CIE-Luv

L : 80.83

U : 18.8

V : 85.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.27

A : -13.21

B : 45.91






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DDCB1C

Here are the colors similar to DDCB1C. 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.

#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#EED202
Safety Yellow
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#EFCC00
Yellow (Munsell)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDCB1C.

#E1CD00
PANTONE 605 C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDCB1C.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDCB1C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDCB1C.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDCB1C.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to DDCB1C.

#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DDCB1C

Here are the paint colors similar to DDCB1C. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDCB1C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDCB1C to Benjamin Moore

#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#E2C839
Yellow Hibiscus (357)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#E8D24A
Lemon Grove (363)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#ECC900
Yolk (2023-10)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDCB1C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDCB1C to PPG Paints

#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DDCB1C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDCB1C to Dunn-Edwards

#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#E9CB2E
Soleil (DE 5419)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#E7C630
Lemon Zest (DE 5412)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DDCB1C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDCB1C to Valspar

#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#EBC746
Lime Drop (V019-2)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color DDCB1C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDCB1C to Behr

#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDCB1C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDCB1C to Sherwin Williams

#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DDCB1C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DDCB1C to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 14.08 (85.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.00 (81.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#DDCB1C 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



DDCB1C
Citrine*

1C2EDD
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 #DDCB1C?

Color that best contrast with #DDCB1C is #1C2EDD, 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 #DDCB1C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDCB1C is #1C2EDD, color name is Blue*.





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