Color Name
Citron
Hex Color Code
#DDD06A
RGB Color Code
RGB(221, 208, 106)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 5.9%, 52.0%, 13.3%
Color Family (Hue)
#DDD06A Citron Color  - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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What color is DDD06A?

The color name for #DDD06A is Citron and is belongs to the Green color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #DDD06A is RGB(221, 208, 106). In the RGB color model, #DDD06A has a red value of 221, a green value of 208, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 52.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.2° (degrees), 62.8 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDD06A has a hue of 53.2° (degrees), 52.0 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDD06A is cool or warm?

Color DDD06A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDD06A? (For interior and product design)

DDD06A has an LRV of nearly 62. 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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#DDD06A

Light Color


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Is #DDD06A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDD06A 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 #DDD06A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 208, 106)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
208 (81.6%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.88%
Yellow
52.04%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(53.22deg, 62.8 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
53.22°
Saturation
62.84 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 126, 24)
Red
33 (12.8%)
Yellow
126 (49.3%)
Blue
24 (9.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.22°
Saturation
52.04 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 53.22°

W: 41.57 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 54.98

Y : 61.52

Z : 22.61

YXY

Y1 : 61.52

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 18.43%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 61.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.8Y 8.1/7.5

CIE-Lab

L : 82.66

A : -8.66

B : 51.66

CIE-Lch

L : 82.66

C : 52.38

H : 99.52

CIE-Luv

L : 82.66

U : 13.39

V : 65.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.44

A : -12.16

B : 37.81






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DDD06A

Here are the colors similar to DDD06A. 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.

#E4D96F Color
Straw
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#E9D66B Color
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#E9D66B Color
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDD06A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDD06A.

#DECD63 Color
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#D2C762 Color
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#E4D77E Color
PANTONE 460 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#D9C756 Color
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDD06A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDD06A.

#E2C95C Color
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#CCCD7A Color
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C8C83E Color
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#EFE970 Color
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDD06A.



Paint color for Hex #DDD06A

Here are the paint colors similar to DDD06A. 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 DDD06A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDD06A to Behr

#D8D06B Color
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#E5CE77 Color
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#DCC772 Color
Midori (P330-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#E4D183 Color
Starfruit (P330-4)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDD06A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDD06A to Benjamin Moore

#E2D06D Color
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#D9CD7A Color
Golden Delicious (390)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#ECDC71 Color
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#F1DA76 Color
Inner Glow (348)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDD06A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDD06A to PPG Paints



Valspar

Hex color DDD06A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDD06A to Valspar



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DDD06A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDD06A to Dunn-Edwards



Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDD06A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDD06A to Sherwin Williams

#D9C661 Color
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#EDD26F Color
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#E1D286 Color
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DDD06A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DDD06A to Farrow & Ball

#DACB7B Color
Citrona (CC3)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#E9DF63 Color
Yellowcake (279)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C1C365 Color
Acid Drop (9908)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#EBE393 Color
Butterweed (9802)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


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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



DDD06A
Citron

6A77DD
Nebula 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 Citron - #DDD06A?

Color that best contrast with Citron - #DDD06A is #6A77DD, color name is Nebula 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 Citron - #DDD06A?

Complementary or Opposite color for Citron - #DDD06A is #6A77DD, color name is Nebula Blue*.





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