Color Name
Yellow (NCS)*
Hex Color Code
#FFD421
RGB Color Code
RGB(255, 212, 33)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 16.9%, 87.1%, 0.0%
#FFD421 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is FFD421?

The RGB color code for color number #FFD421 is RGB(255, 212, 33). In the RGB color model, #FFD421 has a red value of 255, a green value of 212, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 87.1% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFD421 has a hue of 48.4° (degrees), 87.1 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFD421 is cool or warm?

Color FFD421 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFD421? (For interior and product design)

FFD421 has an LRV of nearly 68. 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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#FFD421

Light Color


Compare LRV 68 of #FFD421 with dark and light Color




Is #FFD421 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFD421 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 #FFD421 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 212, 33)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
212 (83.1%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.86%
Yellow
87.06%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(48.38deg, 100.0 %, 56.5 %)

Hue
48.38°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 185, 3)
Red
39 (15.4%)
Yellow
185 (72.4%)
Blue
3 (1.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.38°
Saturation
87.06 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 48.38°

W: 12.94 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 65.06

Y : 68.46

Z : 11.22

YXY

Y1 : 68.46

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 16.86%

Y : 87.06%


LRV

~ 68.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.2Y 8.5/12

CIE-Lab

L : 86.23

A : -0.02

B : 82.49

CIE-Lch

L : 86.23

C : 82.49

H : 90.01

CIE-Luv

L : 86.23

U : 37.4

V : 88.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.74

A : -4.44

B : 49.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FFD421

Here are the colors similar to FFD421. 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.

#FFD300 Color
Yellow (NCS)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#FFD700 Color
Gold (Golden)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#F4CA16 Color
Jonquil
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFD421.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFD421.

#FFD635 Color
PANTONE 810 C
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#FFD700 Color
PANTONE Yellow 012 C
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#FFCD00 Color
PANTONE 116 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#FDDA24 Color
PANTONE 115 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFD421.

#FFCC00 Color
BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#FFCC32 Color
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#FFE268 Color
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFD421.


Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to FFD421.

#F5C71A Color
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFD421.


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

#FFDD33 Color
Capsicum Yellow
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#F8D810 Color
Candlelight
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#FFE01B Color
Cavendish Yellow
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#F5C518 Color
IMDb Gold
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #FFD421

Here are the paint colors similar to FFD421. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FFD421 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFD421 to Benjamin Moore

#FFD400 Color
Yellow (2022-10)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#FFCE0B Color
Sunshine (2021-30)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#FFCF30 Color
Viking Yellow (321)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFD421 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFD421 to Dunn-Edwards



PPG Paints

Hex color FFD421 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFD421 to PPG Paints



Valspar

Hex color FFD421 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFD421 to Valspar



Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFD421 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFD421 to Sherwin Williams

#FED340 Color
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#FFC801 Color
Forsythia (SW 6907)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#FED95D Color
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFD421 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFD421 to Behr

#FFD756 Color
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#F0CC50 Color
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#FFCA46 Color
English Daisy (P290-6)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color FFD421 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FFD421 to Farrow & Ball

#E8C266 Color
Babouche (223)
ΔE - 9.23 (90.8% similar)
#E9DF63 Color
Yellowcake (279)
ΔE - 9.39 (90.6% similar)
#F5DB88 Color
Sherbert Lemon (9914)
ΔE - 10.19 (89.8% similar)
#EDCE82 Color
Citron (74)
ΔE - 10.90 (89.1% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#FFD421 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



FFD421
Yellow (NCS)*

214CFF
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 #FFD421?

Color that best contrast with #FFD421 is #214CFF, 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 #FFD421?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFD421 is #214CFF, color name is Neon Blue*.





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