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HEX DFD227 - #DFD227, RGB(223,210,39) Color


Color Name: Citrine*
Hex Color Code: #DFD227
RGB Color Code: RGB(223, 210, 39)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.8%, 82.5%, 12.5%



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What color is DFD227?

The RGB color code for color number #DFD227 is RGB(223, 210, 39). In the RGB color model, #DFD227 has a red value of 223, a green value of 210, and a blue value of 39. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 82.5% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.8° (degrees), 74.2 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #DFD227 has a hue of 55.8° (degrees), 82.5 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color DFD227 is cool or warm?

Color DFD227 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #DFD227? (For interior and product design)

DFD227 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.



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#DFD227

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of #DFD227 with dark and light Color




Is #DFD227 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color DFD227 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 #DFD227 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 210, 39)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
210 (82.4%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.83%
Yellow
82.51%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(55.76deg, 74.2 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
55.76°
Saturation
74.19 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 183, 20)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Yellow
183 (71.7%)
Blue
20 (7.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.76°
Saturation
82.51 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 55.76°

W: 15.29 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 53.84

Y : 61.93

Z : 11.03

YXY

Y1 : 61.93

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 17.65%

Y : 84.71%


LRV

~ 61.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.2GY 8.2/11.2

CIE-Lab

L : 82.87

A : -12.47

B : 77.23

CIE-Lch

L : 82.87

C : 78.23

H : 99.17

CIE-Luv

L : 82.87

U : 15.27

V : 86.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.69

A : -15.58

B : 46.77






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #DFD227

Here are the colors similar to DFD227. 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 - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#ECD540
Sandstorm Yellow
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#F0E130
Dandelion Yellow
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to DFD227.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to DFD227.

#EADA24
PANTONE 604 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#E1CD00
PANTONE 605 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#D3CF06
PANTONE 4232 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#D7C826
PANTONE 611 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to DFD227.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to DFD227.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to DFD227.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #DFD227

Here are the paint colors similar to DFD227. 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 DFD227 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #DFD227 to Dunn-Edwards

#DAD000
Chartreuse (DEA 123)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#E9CB2E
Soleil (DE 5419)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#F4DB4F
Gilded (DE 5418)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color DFD227 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #DFD227 to PPG Paints

#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color DFD227 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #DFD227 to Benjamin Moore

#E8D24A
Lemon Grove (363)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#D7C52E
Citron (2024-30)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#E2C839
Yellow Hibiscus (357)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color DFD227 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #DFD227 to Valspar

#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color DFD227 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #DFD227 to Behr

#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color DFD227 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #DFD227 to Sherwin Williams

#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color DFD227 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #DFD227 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 13.11 (86.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.29 (80.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#DFD227 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



DFD227
Citrine*

2734DF
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 #DFD227?

Color that best contrast with #DFD227 is #2734DF, 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 #DFD227?

Complementary or Opposite color for #DFD227 is #2734DF, color name is Persian Blue*.





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