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What color is DEC38D?

The RGB color code for color number #DEC38D is RGB(222, 195, 141). In the RGB color model, #DEC38D has a red value of 222, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 36.5% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 55.1 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DEC38D has a hue of 40° (degrees), 36.5 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color DEC38D is cool or warm?

Color DEC38D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DEC38D? (For interior and product design)

DEC38D has an LRV of nearly 56. 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

#DEC38D

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of #DEC38D with dark and light Color




Is #DEC38D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DEC38D 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 #DEC38D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 195, 141)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.16%
Yellow
36.49%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 55.1 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
55.10 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 91, 30)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
30 (11.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
36.49 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 55.29 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 54.45

Y : 56.48

Z : 33.23

YXY

Y1 : 56.48

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 23.53%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 56.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.4Y 7.9/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 79.89

A : 1.95

B : 30.67

CIE-Lch

L : 79.89

C : 30.73

H : 86.37

CIE-Luv

L : 79.89

U : 20.4

V : 40.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.16

A : -2.2

B : 26.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DEC38D


Here are the colors similar to DEC38D. 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.



#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DEC38D.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DEC38D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DEC38D.


#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#EFD19F
PANTONE 155 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#CEB47D
PANTONE 4022 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DEC38D.


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DEC38D.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DEC38D


Here are the paint colors similar to DEC38D. 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 DEC38D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DEC38D to Benjamin Moore


#E1C28B
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#E5C48B
Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D8BA87
Honeymoon (AF-345)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#DDCA9A
Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DEC38D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DEC38D to PPG Paints


#E0C796
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#E2C28D
Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#D9BC86
Hummus (PPG16-10)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#E2C392
Halo (PPG1091-4)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color DEC38D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DEC38D to Behr


#E4CB97
Abstract (M320-4)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#E7C180
Charismatic (PPU6-14)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#D4C493
Almondine (M310-4)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DEC38D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DEC38D to Sherwin Williams


#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#E5C28B
White Raisin (SW 7685)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DEC38D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DEC38D to Dunn-Edwards


#E9CA94
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#DFBB7E
Wheat Bread (DE 5360)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DEC38D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DEC38D to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#D6B888
Sahara Sun (T519)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#D7B888
Cashmere Wrap (M160)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#EDD39F
Beignet (V055-2)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#DEC38D 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



DEC38D
Lion*

8DA8DE
Dark Pastel 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 #DEC38D?

Color that best contrast with #DEC38D is #8DA8DE, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #DEC38D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DEC38D is #8DA8DE, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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