HEX DEC221 - #DEC221, RGB(222,194,33) Color
| Color Name: | Yellow (Munsell)* |
| Hex Color Code: | #DEC221 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(222, 194, 33) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 12.6%, 85.1%, 12.9% |
What color is DEC221?
The RGB color code for color number #DEC221 is RGB(222, 194, 33). In the RGB color model, #DEC221 has a red value of 222, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 85.1% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.1° (degrees), 74.1 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DEC221 has a hue of 51.1° (degrees), 85.1 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.
Color DEC221 is cool or warm?
Color DEC221 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #DEC221? (For interior and product design)
DEC221 has an LRV of nearly 54. 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.
Dark Color
#DEC221
Light Color
Compare LRV 54 of #DEC221 with dark and light Color
Is #DEC221 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color DEC221 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 #DEC221 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(222, 194, 33)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.61%
Yellow
85.14%
Key
12.94%
HSL
HSL(51.11deg, 74.1 %, 50.0 %)
Hue
51.11°
Saturation
74.12 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.
RYB
RYB(55, 176, 22)
Red
55 (21.7%)
Yellow
176 (69.0%)
Blue
22 (8.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
51.11°
Saturation
85.14 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.
HWB
H: 51.11°
W: 12.94 %
B: 12.94 %
XYZ
X : 49.69
Y : 54.22
Z : 9.29
YXY
Y1 : 54.22
X : 0.44
Y2 : 0.48
CMY
C : 12.94%
M : 23.92%
Y : 87.06%
LRV
~ 54.2 %
Munsell Color System
7.5Y 7.7/33.9
CIE-Lab
L : 78.59
A : -4.93
B : 75.05
CIE-Lch
L : 78.59
C : 75.22
H : 93.76
CIE-Luv
L : 78.59
U : 25.81
V : 81.16
Hunter-Lab
L : 73.64
A : -8.41
B : 44.07
Color Names and Paint
Color Name of HEX #DEC221
Here are the colors similar to DEC221. 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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DEC221.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DEC221.
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DEC221.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DEC221.
Pantone TPX
Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to DEC221.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DEC221.
Paint color for Hex #DEC221
Here are the paint colors similar to DEC221. 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color DEC221 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DEC221 to Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Hex color DEC221 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DEC221 to Benjamin Moore
PPG Paints
Hex color DEC221 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DEC221 to PPG Paints
Valspar
Hex color DEC221 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DEC221 to Valspar
Sherwin Williams
Hex color DEC221 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DEC221 to Sherwin Williams
Behr
Hex color DEC221 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DEC221 to Behr
Farrow & Ball
Hex color DEC221 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DEC221 to Farrow & Ball
Color Combinations
#DEC221 color palettes and scheme combination
594E0D
857414
B29B1A
DEC221
E5CE4D
EBDA7A
F2E7A6
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.
DE213D
DE6421
DEC221
9BDE21
3DDE21
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.
DEC221
21DEC2
C221DE
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
DEC221
21DE64
213DDE
DE219C
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
DEC221
E1C837
E4CE4D
E7D463
EBDA79
EEE090
F1E6A6
F5ECBC
F8F2D2
FBF8E8
FFFFFF
DEC221
C7AE1D
B19B1A
9B8717
857413
6F6110
584D0D
423A09
2C2606
161303
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
DEC221
Yellow (Munsell)*
213DDE
Persian 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 #DEC221?
Color that best contrast with #DEC221 is #213DDE,
color name is Persian 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 #DEC221?
Complementary or Opposite color for #DEC221 is #213DDE, color name is Persian Blue*.
Color Images and Mockup
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