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What color is DED240?

The RGB color code for color number #DED240 is RGB(222, 210, 64). In the RGB color model, #DED240 has a red value of 222, a green value of 210, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 71.2% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.4° (degrees), 70.5 % saturation, and 56.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DED240 has a hue of 55.4° (degrees), 71.2 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color DED240 is cool or warm?

Color DED240 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DED240? (For interior and product design)

DED240 has an LRV of nearly 62. 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

#DED240

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of #DED240 with dark and light Color




Is #DED240 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DED240 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 #DED240 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 210, 64)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
210 (82.4%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.41%
Yellow
71.17%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(55.44deg, 70.5 %, 56.1 %)

Hue
55.44°
Saturation
70.54 %.
Lightness
56.08 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 162, 22)
Red
37 (14.4%)
Yellow
162 (63.5%)
Blue
22 (8.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.44°
Saturation
71.17 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 55.44°

W: 25.10 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 54.1

Y : 61.99

Z : 13.97

YXY

Y1 : 61.99

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 17.65%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 62 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 8.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 82.91

A : -11.97

B : 69.67

CIE-Lch

L : 82.91

C : 70.69

H : 99.75

CIE-Luv

L : 82.91

U : 14.1

V : 81.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.74

A : -15.15

B : 44.6






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DED240


Here are the colors similar to DED240. 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.



#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#F0E130
Dandelion Yellow
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DED240.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DED240.


#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#EDE04B
PANTONE 603 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DED240.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DED240.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DED240.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DED240


Here are the paint colors similar to DED240. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color DED240 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DED240 to PPG Paints


#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DED240 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DED240 to Benjamin Moore


#E8D24A
Lemon Grove (363)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#ECD559
Majestic Yellow (355)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#CECE4A
Flower Power (398)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DED240 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DED240 to Dunn-Edwards


#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#F4DB4F
Gilded (DE 5418)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DED240 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DED240 to Valspar


#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DED240 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DED240 to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DED240 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DED240 to Sherwin Williams


#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#DED240 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



DED240
Sandstorm Yellow*

404CDE
Iris*


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 #DED240?

Color that best contrast with #DED240 is #404CDE, color name is Iris*
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 #DED240?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DED240 is #404CDE, color name is Iris*.





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