Color Name
Flax*
Hex Color Code
#EDDD7E
RGB Color Code
RGB(237, 221, 126)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 6.8%, 46.8%, 7.1%
#EDDD7E hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is EDDD7E?

The RGB color code for color number #EDDD7E is RGB(237, 221, 126). In the RGB color model, #EDDD7E has a red value of 237, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 46.8% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.4° (degrees), 75.5 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EDDD7E has a hue of 51.4° (degrees), 46.8 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.



Color EDDD7E is cool or warm?

Color EDDD7E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EDDD7E? (For interior and product design)

EDDD7E has an LRV of nearly 71. 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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Compare LRV 71 of #EDDD7E with dark and light Color




Is #EDDD7E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EDDD7E 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 #EDDD7E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(237, 221, 126)
Red
237 (92.9%)
Green
221 (86.7%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.75%
Yellow
46.84%
Key
7.06%

HSL

HSL(51.35deg, 75.5 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
51.35°
Saturation
75.51 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 113, 15)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Yellow
113 (44.5%)
Blue
15 (5.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.35°
Saturation
46.84 %.
Brightness / Value
92.94 %.

HWB

H: 51.35°

W: 49.41 %

B: 7.06 %

XYZ

X : 64.55

Y : 71.22

Z : 30.08

YXY

Y1 : 71.22

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 7.06%

M : 13.33%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 71.2 %

Munsell Color System

9Y 8.6/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 87.59

A : -7.03

B : 48.35

CIE-Lch

L : 87.59

C : 48.86

H : 98.28

CIE-Luv

L : 87.59

U : 15.08

V : 63.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.39

A : -11.17

B : 37.94






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #EDDD7E

Here are the colors similar to EDDD7E. 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.

#EEDC82 Color
Flax
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#F0DC82 Color
Buff
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#E4D96F Color
Straw
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#E9D66B Color
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EDDD7E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EDDD7E.

#E4D77E Color
PANTONE 460 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#E9E186 Color
PANTONE 608 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#E6DE77 Color
PANTONE 609 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#F9E17D Color
PANTONE 2002 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EDDD7E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EDDD7E.

#EFE970 Color
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#FFE268 Color
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#E2C95C Color
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#FCF3A8 Color
BS 10-B-15 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EDDD7E.


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

#F5DC69 Color
Summer Yellow
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)



Paint color for Hex #EDDD7E

Here are the paint colors similar to EDDD7E. 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 EDDD7E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EDDD7E to PPG Paints



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color EDDD7E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EDDD7E to Dunn-Edwards



Benjamin Moore

Hex color EDDD7E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EDDD7E to Benjamin Moore

#F6E485 Color
Yellow Roses (353)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#ECDC71 Color
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#F7E481 Color
Limon (334)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#F7E27D Color
Lightning Bug (340)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color EDDD7E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EDDD7E to Valspar



Sherwin Williams

Hex color EDDD7E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EDDD7E to Sherwin Williams



Behr

Hex color EDDD7E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EDDD7E to Behr

#F7DA74 Color
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#FFE487 Color
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#E4D183 Color
Starfruit (P330-4)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color EDDD7E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #EDDD7E to Farrow & Ball

#EBE393 Color
Butterweed (9802)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#F5DB88 Color
Sherbert Lemon (9914)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#E9DF63 Color
Yellowcake (279)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#DACB7B Color
Citrona (CC3)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#EDDD7E 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



EDDD7E
Flax*

7E8EED
Cornflower 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 #EDDD7E?

Color that best contrast with #EDDD7E is #7E8EED, color name is Cornflower 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 #EDDD7E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #EDDD7E is #7E8EED, color name is Cornflower Blue*.





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