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HEX DFCD36 - #DFCD36, RGB(223,205,54) Color


Color Name: Sandstorm Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #DFCD36
RGB Color Code: RGB(223, 205, 54)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.1%, 75.8%, 12.5%



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What color is DFCD36?

The RGB color code for color number #DFCD36 is RGB(223, 205, 54). In the RGB color model, #DFCD36 has a red value of 223, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 54. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 75.8% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.6° (degrees), 72.5 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DFCD36 has a hue of 53.6° (degrees), 75.8 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color DFCD36 is cool or warm?

Color DFCD36 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DFCD36? (For interior and product design)

DFCD36 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.



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#DFCD36

Light Color


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Is #DFCD36 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DFCD36 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 #DFCD36 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 205, 54)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
205 (80.4%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.07%
Yellow
75.78%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(53.61deg, 72.5 %, 54.3 %)

Hue
53.61°
Saturation
72.53 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 167, 22)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
167 (65.4%)
Blue
22 (8.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.61°
Saturation
75.78 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 53.61°

W: 21.18 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 52.93

Y : 59.62

Z : 12.21

YXY

Y1 : 59.62

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 19.61%

Y : 78.82%


LRV

~ 59.6 %

Munsell Color System

9Y 8.0/10.2

CIE-Lab

L : 81.63

A : -9.46

B : 71.89

CIE-Lch

L : 81.63

C : 72.51

H : 97.5

CIE-Luv

L : 81.63

U : 18.42

V : 81.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.21

A : -12.76

B : 44.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DFCD36

Here are the colors similar to DFCD36. 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 - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#E4D00A
Citrine
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#F1D651
Crayellow
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#EED202
Safety Yellow
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DFCD36.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DFCD36.

#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#E1CD00
PANTONE 605 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#D4C304
PANTONE 7758 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#EADA24
PANTONE 604 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DFCD36.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DFCD36.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DFCD36.

#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to DFCD36.

#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DFCD36

Here are the paint colors similar to DFCD36. 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 DFCD36 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DFCD36 to PPG Paints

#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DFCD36 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DFCD36 to Benjamin Moore

#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#E8D24A
Lemon Grove (363)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#E2C839
Yellow Hibiscus (357)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#EDD24F
Sunny Afternoon (356)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color DFCD36 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DFCD36 to Dunn-Edwards

#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#E9CB2E
Soleil (DE 5419)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#E7C630
Lemon Zest (DE 5412)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DFCD36 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DFCD36 to Valspar

#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#EBC746
Lime Drop (V019-2)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color DFCD36 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DFCD36 to Behr

#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DFCD36 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DFCD36 to Sherwin Williams

#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DFCD36 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DFCD36 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 12.75 (87.2% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.94 (82.1% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 19.07 (80.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#DFCD36 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



DFCD36
Sandstorm Yellow*

3648DF
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 #DFCD36?

Color that best contrast with #DFCD36 is #3648DF, 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 #DFCD36?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DFCD36 is #3648DF, color name is Iris*.





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