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HEX DEFD0E - #DEFD0E, RGB(222,253,14) Color


Color Name: Chartreuse Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #DEFD0E
RGB Color Code: RGB(222, 253, 14)
CMYK Values*: 12.3%, 0.0%, 94.5%, 0.8%



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What color is DEFD0E?

The RGB color code for color number #DEFD0E is RGB(222, 253, 14). In the RGB color model, #DEFD0E has a red value of 222, a green value of 253, and a blue value of 14. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 94.5% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 67.8° (degrees), 98.4 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DEFD0E has a hue of 67.8° (degrees), 94.5 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.



Color DEFD0E is cool or warm?

Color DEFD0E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DEFD0E? (For interior and product design)

DEFD0E has an LRV of nearly 86. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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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#DEFD0E

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Compare LRV 86 of #DEFD0E with dark and light Color




Is #DEFD0E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DEFD0E 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 #DEFD0E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 253, 14)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
253 (99.2%)
Blue
14 (5.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.25%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
94.47%
Key
0.78%

HSL

HSL(67.78deg, 98.4 %, 52.4 %)

Hue
67.78°
Saturation
98.35 %.
Lightness
52.35 %.

RYB

RYB(2, 239, 16)
Red
2 (0.8%)
Yellow
239 (93.9%)
Blue
16 (6.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
67.78°
Saturation
94.47 %.
Brightness / Value
99.22 %.

HWB

H: 67.78°

W: 5.49 %

B: 0.78 %

XYZ

X : 65.33

Y : 85.81

Z : 13.54

YXY

Y1 : 85.81

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.52

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 0.78%

Y : 94.51%


LRV

~ 85.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.7GY 9.3/17.6

CIE-Lab

L : 94.23

A : -33.88

B : 90.24

CIE-Lch

L : 94.23

C : 96.39

H : 110.58

CIE-Luv

L : 94.23

U : -12.57

V : 105.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 92.63

A : -36.23

B : 56.18






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DEFD0E

Here are the colors similar to DEFD0E. 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.

#DFFF00
Chartreuse Yellow
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
#CCFF00
Fluorescent Yellow
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#CCFF00
Electric Lime
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BFFF00
Lime
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DEFD0E.

#E3E935
PANTONE 387 C
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#E0E721
PANTONE 388 C
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#E3E829
PANTONE 809 C
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#DBE442
PANTONE 380 C
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DEFD0E.

#FFFF00
RAL 1026 - Luminous Yellow
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DEFD0E.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#CEFF00
Volt
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #DEFD0E

Here are the paint colors similar to DEFD0E. 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 DEFD0E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DEFD0E to Dunn-Edwards

#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)
#E1E36E
Ripe Pear (DE 5515)
ΔE - 9.76 (90.2% similar)
#FFF47C
Chickadee (DE 5403)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 10.70 (89.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DEFD0E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DEFD0E to Benjamin Moore

#E1E465
Limelight (2025-40)
ΔE - 8.76 (91.2% similar)
#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#D2E169
Apple Green (2026-40)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)
#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 9.85 (90.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DEFD0E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DEFD0E to PPG Paints

#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 10.91 (89.1% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 10.93 (89.1% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 12.17 (87.8% similar)
#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 12.21 (87.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DEFD0E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DEFD0E to Valspar

#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 12.22 (87.8% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 12.24 (87.8% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 12.66 (87.3% similar)
#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 12.97 (87.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DEFD0E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DEFD0E to Sherwin Williams

#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 13.49 (86.5% similar)
#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 15.85 (84.1% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 16.17 (83.8% similar)
#DAD790
Gleeful (SW 6709)
ΔE - 16.37 (83.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color DEFD0E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DEFD0E to Behr

#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 14.01 (86.0% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 15.76 (84.2% similar)
#E8E097
Reviving Green (P340-3)
ΔE - 15.86 (84.1% similar)
#FFE487
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 16.19 (83.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DEFD0E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DEFD0E to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 15.16 (84.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#DEFD0E 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



DEFD0E
Chartreuse Yellow*

2D0EFD
Electric Ultramarine*


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 #DEFD0E?

Color that best contrast with #DEFD0E is #2D0EFD, color name is Electric Ultramarine*
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 #DEFD0E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DEFD0E is #2D0EFD, color name is Electric Ultramarine*.





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