Color Name
Xanthous*
Hex Color Code
#EDAB00
RGB Color Code
RGB(237, 171, 0)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 27.8%, 100.0%, 7.1%
#EDAB00 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is EDAB00?

The RGB color code for color number #EDAB00 is RGB(237, 171, 0). In the RGB color model, #EDAB00 has a red value of 237, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.3° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EDAB00 has a hue of 43.3° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.



Color EDAB00 is cool or warm?

Color EDAB00 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EDAB00? (For interior and product design)

EDAB00 has an LRV of nearly 47. 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.



Dark Color

#EDAB00

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #EDAB00 with dark and light Color




Is #EDAB00 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EDAB00 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 #EDAB00 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(237, 171, 0)
Red
237 (92.9%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.85%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
7.06%

HSL

HSL(43.29deg, 100.0 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
43.29°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 177, 12)
Red
84 (32.9%)
Yellow
177 (69.4%)
Blue
12 (4.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.29°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
92.94 %.

HWB

H: 43.29°

W: 0.00 %

B: 7.06 %

XYZ

X : 49.49

Y : 47.13

Z : 6.49

YXY

Y1 : 47.13

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 7.06%

M : 32.94%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 47.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 7.3/16.4

CIE-Lab

L : 74.27

A : 13.14

B : 77.52

CIE-Lch

L : 74.27

C : 78.63

H : 80.38

CIE-Luv

L : 74.27

U : 55.31

V : 75.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.65

A : 8.53

B : 42.45






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #EDAB00

Here are the colors similar to EDAB00. 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.

#F1B42F Color
Xanthous
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#E1AD01 Color
Mustard Yellow
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#DAA520 Color
Goldenrod
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#EAA221 Color
Marigold
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EDAB00.

#EAAA00 Color
PANTONE 124 C
ΔE - 0.60 (99.4% similar)
#F3AF22 Color
PANTONE 4008 C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#F2A900 Color
PANTONE 130 C
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#F0B323 Color
PANTONE 7409 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EDAB00.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EDAB00.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EDAB00.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EDAB00.

#FFAF15 Color
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#FCAF3D Color
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#FFAC30 Color
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#E8B900 Color
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)

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

#F4B400 Color
Google Yellow
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#FFB900 Color
Microsoft Yellow
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#E1AD21 Color
Urobilin
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)



Paint color for Hex #EDAB00

Here are the paint colors similar to EDAB00. 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 EDAB00 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EDAB00 to Behr



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color EDAB00 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EDAB00 to Dunn-Edwards



Sherwin Williams

Hex color EDAB00 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EDAB00 to Sherwin Williams

#F8AC1D Color
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#FDB702 Color
Goldfinch (SW 6905)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#EAAE47 Color
Brittlebush (SW 6684)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#F2AF46 Color
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color EDAB00 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EDAB00 to Valspar

#EBA101 Color
Queen Anne (M226)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#FFB801 Color
Sunspark (3010-2)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color EDAB00 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EDAB00 to Benjamin Moore



PPG Paints

Hex color EDAB00 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EDAB00 to PPG Paints



Farrow & Ball

Hex color EDAB00 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #EDAB00 to Farrow & Ball

#E69F43 Color
Dutch Orange (W76)
ΔE - 8.07 (91.9% similar)
#E8C266 Color
Babouche (223)
ΔE - 9.41 (90.6% similar)
#E1B06E Color
Orangery (70)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)
#E0BE6E Color
Corngold (9915)
ΔE - 10.51 (89.5% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#EDAB00 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



EDAB00
Xanthous*

0042ED
Neon 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 #EDAB00?

Color that best contrast with #EDAB00 is #0042ED, color name is Neon 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 #EDAB00?

Complementary or Opposite color for #EDAB00 is #0042ED, color name is Neon Blue*.





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