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What color is DECE22?

The RGB color code for color number #DECE22 is RGB(222, 206, 34). In the RGB color model, #DECE22 has a red value of 222, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 34. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.2% magenta, 84.7% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.9° (degrees), 74.0 % saturation, and 50.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DECE22 has a hue of 54.9° (degrees), 84.7 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color DECE22 is cool or warm?

Color DECE22 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DECE22? (For interior and product design)

DECE22 has an LRV of nearly 60. 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

#DECE22

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of #DECE22 with dark and light Color




Is #DECE22 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DECE22 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 #DECE22 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 206, 34)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
206 (80.8%)
Blue
34 (13.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.21%
Yellow
84.68%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(54.89deg, 74.0 %, 50.2 %)

Hue
54.89°
Saturation
74.02 %.
Lightness
50.20 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 184, 21)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Yellow
184 (72.2%)
Blue
21 (8.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.89°
Saturation
84.68 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 54.89°

W: 13.33 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 52.48

Y : 59.79

Z : 10.29

YXY

Y1 : 59.79

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 19.22%

Y : 86.67%


LRV

~ 59.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.7Y 8.0/-110.9

CIE-Lab

L : 81.72

A : -11.01

B : 77.4

CIE-Lch

L : 81.72

C : 78.18

H : 98.1

CIE-Luv

L : 81.72

U : 17.37

V : 85.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.32

A : -14.15

B : 46.24






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DECE22


Here are the colors similar to DECE22. 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.



#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#EED202
Safety Yellow
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DECE22.


#E1CD00
PANTONE 605 C
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DECE22.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DECE22.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DECE22.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DECE22.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


Pantone TPX


Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to DECE22.


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DECE22


Here are the paint colors similar to DECE22. 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 DECE22 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DECE22 to Dunn-Edwards


#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#E9CB2E
Soleil (DE 5419)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#F4DB4F
Gilded (DE 5418)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DECE22 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DECE22 to PPG Paints


#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DECE22 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DECE22 to Benjamin Moore


#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#E8D24A
Lemon Grove (363)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#E2C839
Yellow Hibiscus (357)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#EDD24F
Sunny Afternoon (356)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DECE22 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DECE22 to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color DECE22 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DECE22 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DECE22 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DECE22 to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DECE22 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DECE22 to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 13.61 (86.4% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.07 (80.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#DECE22 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



DECE22
Citrine*

2232DE
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 #DECE22?

Color that best contrast with #DECE22 is #2232DE, 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 #DECE22?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DECE22 is #2232DE, color name is Persian Blue*.





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