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What color is DED973?

The RGB color code for color number #DED973 is RGB(222, 217, 115). In the RGB color model, #DED973 has a red value of 222, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 48.2% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.2° (degrees), 61.8 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DED973 has a hue of 57.2° (degrees), 48.2 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color DED973 is cool or warm?

Color DED973 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DED973? (For interior and product design)

DED973 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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#DED973

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of #DED973 with dark and light Color




Is #DED973 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DED973 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 #DED973 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 217, 115)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.25%
Yellow
48.20%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(57.2deg, 61.8 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
57.2°
Saturation
61.85 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 123, 22)
Red
25 (10.0%)
Yellow
123 (48.0%)
Blue
22 (8.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
57.2°
Saturation
48.20 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 57.2°

W: 45.10 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 58.03

Y : 66.39

Z : 25.98

YXY

Y1 : 66.39

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 14.90%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 66.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.3GY 8.4/7.5

CIE-Lab

L : 85.2

A : -12.02

B : 50.43

CIE-Lch

L : 85.2

C : 51.85

H : 103.4

CIE-Luv

L : 85.2

U : 8.02

V : 66

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.48

A : -15.47

B : 38.14






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #DED973


Here are the colors similar to DED973. 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 - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#E9D66B
Hansa Yellow
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DED973.


#E6DE77
PANTONE 609 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#DBDE70
PANTONE 585 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#E9E186
PANTONE 608 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#E4D77E
PANTONE 460 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DED973.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DED973.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DED973.


#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DED973.


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #DED973


Here are the paint colors similar to DED973. 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 DED973 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DED973 to Valspar


#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#E2DF84
Fluorescent Lime (6007-9C)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DED973 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DED973 to PPG Paints


#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#EFDE75
Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DED973 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DED973 to Dunn-Edwards


#E6DA78
Lustrous Yellow (DE 5472)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#E1E36E
Ripe Pear (DE 5515)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#EFDE74
Lightning Bug (DE 5465)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color DED973 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DED973 to Behr


#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#D5CB7F
Spring Grass (P350-4)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#E8E097
Reviving Green (P340-3)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#E4D183
Starfruit (P330-4)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DED973 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DED973 to Benjamin Moore


#D5D869
Grape Green (2027-40)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#ECDC71
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#D1D256
Granny Smith (CSP-860)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#E2D06D
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DED973 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DED973 to Sherwin Williams


#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#E6D88E
Lively Yellow (SW 6702)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#DAD790
Gleeful (SW 6709)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#DED973 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



DED973
Straw*

7378DE
Medium Slate 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 #DED973?

Color that best contrast with #DED973 is #7378DE, color name is Medium Slate 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 #DED973?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DED973 is #7378DE, color name is Medium Slate Blue*.





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