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What color is DDD357?

The RGB color code for color number #DDD357 is RGB(221, 211, 87). In the RGB color model, #DDD357 has a red value of 221, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 60.6% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.5° (degrees), 66.3 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDD357 has a hue of 55.5° (degrees), 60.6 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDD357 is cool or warm?

Color DDD357 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDD357? (For interior and product design)

DDD357 has an LRV of nearly 63. 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.



Dark Color

#DDD357

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of #DDD357 with dark and light Color




Is #DDD357 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDD357 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 #DDD357 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 211, 87)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
211 (82.7%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.52%
Yellow
60.63%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(55.52deg, 66.3 %, 60.4 %)

Hue
55.52°
Saturation
66.34 %.
Lightness
60.39 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 143, 23)
Red
33 (12.9%)
Yellow
143 (56.2%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.52°
Saturation
60.63 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 55.52°

W: 34.12 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 54.83

Y : 62.65

Z : 18.22

YXY

Y1 : 62.65

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 17.25%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 62.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.4GY 8.2/8.7

CIE-Lab

L : 83.26

A : -11.6

B : 60.92

CIE-Lch

L : 83.26

C : 62.02

H : 100.78

CIE-Luv

L : 83.26

U : 12.13

V : 74.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.15

A : -14.85

B : 41.76






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DDD357


Here are the colors similar to DDD357. 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
Straw
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#E9D66B
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDD357.


#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#DECD63
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#E6DE77
PANTONE 609 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDD357.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDD357.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDD357.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDD357.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DDD357


Here are the paint colors similar to DDD357. 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.


Valspar

Hex color DDD357 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDD357 to Valspar


#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDD357 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDD357 to Benjamin Moore


#D1D256
Granny Smith (CSP-860)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#ECD559
Majestic Yellow (355)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#ECDC71
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#E2D06D
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color DDD357 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDD357 to Behr


#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#E5CE77
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDD357 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDD357 to PPG Paints


#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DDD357 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDD357 to Dunn-Edwards


#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#E6DA78
Lustrous Yellow (DE 5472)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#EFDE74
Lightning Bug (DE 5465)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDD357 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDD357 to Sherwin Williams


#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#DDD357 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



DDD357
Straw*

5761DD
Ultramarine 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 #DDD357?

Color that best contrast with #DDD357 is #5761DD, color name is Ultramarine 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 #DDD357?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDD357 is #5761DD, color name is Ultramarine Blue*.





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