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What color is FDD37F?

The RGB color code for color number #FDD37F is RGB(253, 211, 127). In the RGB color model, #FDD37F has a red value of 253, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 49.8% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 96.9 % saturation, and 74.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FDD37F has a hue of 40° (degrees), 49.8 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.



Color FDD37F is cool or warm?

Color FDD37F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FDD37F? (For interior and product design)

FDD37F has an LRV of nearly 69. 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.



Dark Color

#FDD37F

Light Color


Compare LRV 69 of #FDD37F with dark and light Color




Is #FDD37F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FDD37F 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 #FDD37F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(253, 211, 127)
Red
253 (99.2%)
Green
211 (82.7%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.60%
Yellow
49.80%
Key
0.78%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 96.9 %, 74.5 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
96.92 %.
Lightness
74.51 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 106, 11)
Red
29 (11.3%)
Yellow
106 (41.6%)
Blue
11 (4.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
49.80 %.
Brightness / Value
99.22 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 49.80 %

B: 0.78 %

XYZ

X : 67.63

Y : 69

Z : 29.83

YXY

Y1 : 69

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 0.78%

M : 17.25%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 69 %

Munsell Color System

8.6YR 8.5/8.2

CIE-Lab

L : 86.51

A : 4.55

B : 46.83

CIE-Lch

L : 86.51

C : 47.05

H : 84.45

CIE-Luv

L : 86.51

U : 32.7

V : 59.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 83.07

A : -0.04

B : 36.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FDD37F


Here are the colors similar to FDD37F. 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.



#FCD667
Medium Yellow
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#F8D568
Orange Yellow
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#FFC87C
Topaz
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#F8DE7E
Jasmine
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FDD37F.


#FED880
PANTONE 2005 C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#FDD086
PANTONE 1345 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#FDD26E
PANTONE 134 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#FBD872
PANTONE 1215 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FDD37F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FDD37F.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FDD37F.


#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FDD37F


Here are the paint colors similar to FDD37F. 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 FDD37F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FDD37F to Behr


#FFD379
Yellow Jubilee (P260-5)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#FCDA89
Surfboard Yellow (P280-4)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#FFDC83
Spirited Yellow (P290-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#FDD773
Hawaiian Pineapple (PPU6-13)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FDD37F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FDD37F to Sherwin Williams


#FBD682
Honey Bees (SW 9018)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#FBD073
Golden Plumeria (SW 9019)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#FBD187
Pollen Powder (SW 9014)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#F1CD7B
Yellow Bird (SW 9022)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FDD37F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FDD37F to Dunn-Edwards


#FFD678
Yuma Gold (DE 5305)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#FFCE79
Apricot Glow (DE 5290)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#F2D178
Summertime (DE 5381)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#F7C66B
Golden Retriever (DE 5318)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FDD37F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FDD37F to Valspar


#F9D275
Amber Pearl (3006-3C)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#FAC875
Sweet Corn (V054-3)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#FFD971
Honey Glaze (3003-2A)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#F7C880
Buttered Up (V053-3)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FDD37F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FDD37F to Benjamin Moore


#FACF70
Golden Groves (313)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#F4C36B
Semolina (2155-40)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#FCCF8E
Honey Burst (144)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#FFD766
American Cheese (2019-40)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FDD37F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FDD37F to PPG Paints


#F3C775
Yukon Gold (PPG1209-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#FDD792
Evening Glow (PPG1205-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#FFD978
Spiced Butternut (PPG1206-5)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#F1C96A
Sol De Yucatan (PPG17-18)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#FDD37F 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



FDD37F
Medium Yellow*

7FA9FD
Ruddy 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 #FDD37F?

Color that best contrast with #FDD37F is #7FA9FD, color name is Ruddy 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 #FDD37F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FDD37F is #7FA9FD, color name is Ruddy Blue*.





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