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HEX E6AF16 - #E6AF16, RGB(230,175,22) Color


Color Name: Mustard Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #E6AF16
RGB Color Code: RGB(230, 175, 22)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.9%, 90.4%, 9.8%



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What color is E6AF16?

The RGB color code for color number #E6AF16 is RGB(230, 175, 22). In the RGB color model, #E6AF16 has a red value of 230, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 22. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 90.4% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 82.5 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #E6AF16 has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 90.4 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color E6AF16 is cool or warm?

Color E6AF16 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #E6AF16? (For interior and product design)

E6AF16 has an LRV of nearly 48. 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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Compare LRV 48 of #E6AF16 with dark and light Color




Is #E6AF16 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color E6AF16 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 #E6AF16 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(230, 175, 22)
Red
230 (90.2%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
22 (8.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.91%
Yellow
90.43%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(44.13deg, 82.5 %, 49.4 %)

Hue
44.13°
Saturation
82.54 %.
Lightness
49.41 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 167, 19)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
167 (65.5%)
Blue
19 (7.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.13°
Saturation
90.43 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 44.13°

W: 8.63 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 48.11

Y : 47.54

Z : 7.4

YXY

Y1 : 47.54

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 9.80%

M : 31.37%

Y : 91.37%


LRV

~ 47.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.2Y 7.3/11.8

CIE-Lab

L : 74.53

A : 8.24

B : 74.48

CIE-Lch

L : 74.53

C : 74.93

H : 83.69

CIE-Luv

L : 74.53

U : 46.31

V : 75.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.95

A : 3.88

B : 41.9






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #E6AF16

Here are the colors similar to E6AF16. 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.

#E1AD01
Mustard Yellow
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#F1B42F
Xanthous
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#DAA520
Goldenrod
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#E5B73B
Meat brown
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to E6AF16.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to E6AF16.

#F0B323
PANTONE 7409 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#F1B300
PANTONE 3514 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#EAAA00
PANTONE 124 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#DFAE36
PANTONE 6004 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to E6AF16.

#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#F6B600
RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#F7B500
RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#E2A300
RAL 1032 - Broom Yellow
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to E6AF16.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to E6AF16.

#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to E6AF16.

#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)

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

#E1AD21
Urobilin
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#F4B400
Google Yellow
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #E6AF16

Here are the paint colors similar to E6AF16. 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.


Behr

Hex color E6AF16 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #E6AF16 to Behr

#EAB034
Midsummer Gold (P280-7)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#F7B930
Yellow Groove (HDC-MD-02A)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#F2BC48
Bling Bling (P280-6)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color E6AF16 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #E6AF16 to Valspar

#EFB901
Illuminate Me (8001-23G)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#E9B745
Mustard Glaze (3006-3A)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#E1B801
Cabana Glow (8001-24G)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#FFBD15
Bonjour (V016-3)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color E6AF16 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #E6AF16 to Dunn-Edwards

#F5BC1D
Golden Lock (DEA 121)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#F9B500
Yellow Summer (DEA 118)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#E8B447
Honey Glow (DE 5354)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#D5AB2C
Brassy (DEA 122)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color E6AF16 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #E6AF16 to PPG Paints

#D8AD39
Yarrow (PPG1214-7)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#E3B34C
Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#D6A332
Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#FFBC35
Fall Gold (PPG1205-7)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color E6AF16 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #E6AF16 to Sherwin Williams

#E1B047
Gambol Gold (SW 6690)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#FDB702
Goldfinch (SW 6905)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#DBB04A
Nugget (SW 6697)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#DDB835
Eye Catching (SW 6914)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color E6AF16 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #E6AF16 to Benjamin Moore

#E4BC3B
Sun Valley (350)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#FFBD00
Yellow Flash (2021-10)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#FFB700
Golden Nugget (2019-20)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#EFBC50
Luminous Days (300)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color E6AF16 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #E6AF16 to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 18.29 (81.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#E6AF16 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



E6AF16
Mustard Yellow*

164DE6
Byzantine 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 #E6AF16?

Color that best contrast with #E6AF16 is #164DE6, color name is Byzantine 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 #E6AF16?

Complementary or Opposite color for #E6AF16 is #164DE6, color name is Byzantine Blue*.





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