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HEX DDD965 - #DDD965, RGB(221,217,101) Color


Color Name: Straw*
Hex Color Code: #DDD965
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 217, 101)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.8%, 54.3%, 13.3%



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What color is DDD965?

The RGB color code for color number #DDD965 is RGB(221, 217, 101). In the RGB color model, #DDD965 has a red value of 221, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 101. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 54.3% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58° (degrees), 63.8 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DDD965 has a hue of 58° (degrees), 54.3 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.



Color DDD965 is cool or warm?

Color DDD965 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DDD965? (For interior and product design)

DDD965 has an LRV of nearly 66. 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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#DDD965

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Compare LRV 66 of #DDD965 with dark and light Color




Is #DDD965 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DDD965 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 #DDD965 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 217, 101)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
101 (39.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.81%
Yellow
54.30%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(58deg, 63.8 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
58°
Saturation
63.83 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 135, 22)
Red
27 (10.6%)
Yellow
135 (52.8%)
Blue
22 (8.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58°
Saturation
54.30 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 58°

W: 39.61 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 56.98

Y : 65.94

Z : 22.04

YXY

Y1 : 65.94

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 14.90%

Y : 60.39%


LRV

~ 65.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.4GY 8.4/8.2

CIE-Lab

L : 84.96

A : -13.59

B : 56.65

CIE-Lch

L : 84.96

C : 58.26

H : 103.49

CIE-Luv

L : 84.96

U : 7.84

V : 72.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.2

A : -16.85

B : 40.75






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DDD965

Here are the colors similar to DDD965. 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 - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#E9D66B
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DDD965.

#DBDE70
PANTONE 585 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#E6DE77
PANTONE 609 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#F0E87B
PANTONE 602 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DDD965.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DDD965.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DDD965.

#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DDD965.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DDD965

Here are the paint colors similar to DDD965. 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 DDD965 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DDD965 to Valspar

#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#E2DF84
Fluorescent Lime (6007-9C)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DDD965 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DDD965 to Benjamin Moore

#D5D869
Grape Green (2027-40)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#D1D256
Granny Smith (CSP-860)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#ECDC71
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#E2D06D
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DDD965 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DDD965 to Dunn-Edwards

#E1E36E
Ripe Pear (DE 5515)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#E6DA78
Lustrous Yellow (DE 5472)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#EFDE74
Lightning Bug (DE 5465)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DDD965 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DDD965 to PPG Paints

#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#EFDE75
Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DDD965 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DDD965 to Behr

#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#D5CB7F
Spring Grass (P350-4)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#E5CE77
Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DDD965 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DDD965 to Sherwin Williams

#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DDD965 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DDD965 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.09 (83.9% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 16.69 (83.3% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 17.81 (82.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#DDD965 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



DDD965
Straw*

6569DD
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 #DDD965?

Color that best contrast with #DDD965 is #6569DD, 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 #DDD965?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DDD965 is #6569DD, color name is Nebula Blue*.





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