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HEX FFD700 - #FFD700, RGB(255,215,0) Color


Color Name: Gold (Golden)
Hex Color Code: #FFD700
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 215, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.7%, 100.0%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow






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What color is FFD700?

The color name for #FFD700 is Gold (Golden) and is belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #FFD700 is RGB(255, 215, 0). In the RGB color model, #FFD700 has a red value of 255, a green value of 215, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFD700 has a hue of 50.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFD700 is cool or warm?

Color FFD700 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFD700? (For interior and product design)

FFD700 has an LRV of nearly 70. 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

#FFD700

Light Color


Compare LRV 70 of #FFD700 with dark and light Color




Is #FFD700 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFD700 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 #FFD700 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 215, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
215 (84.3%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.69%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(50.59deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
50.59°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 215, 0)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Yellow
215 (84.3%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.59°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 50.59°

W: 0.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 65.54

Y : 69.86

Z : 10.03

YXY

Y1 : 69.86

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 15.69%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 69.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.4Y 8.6/19.5

CIE-Lab

L : 86.93

A : -1.92

B : 87.14

CIE-Lch

L : 86.93

C : 87.16

H : 91.27

CIE-Luv

L : 86.93

U : 35.5

V : 92.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 83.58

A : -6.3

B : 51.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FFD700


Here are the colors similar to FFD700. 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
Yellow (NCS)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#FFDF00
Golden Yellow
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#EFCC00
Yellow (Munsell)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFD700.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFD700.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFD700.


#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#FFCC00
BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TPX


Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to FFD700.


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFD700.


#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFD700.




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



#F8D810
Candlelight
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#FFDD33
Capsicum Yellow
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#FFE01B
Cavendish Yellow
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#FEE12B
Pineapple Yellow
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FFD700


Here are the paint colors similar to FFD700. 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 FFD700 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFD700 to Benjamin Moore


#FFD600
Sun Kissed Yellow (2022-20)
ΔE - 0.32 (99.7% similar)
#FFD400
Yellow (2022-10)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#FFDB00
Bright Yellow (2022-30)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#F8D60A
Sun Porch (2023-30)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFD700 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFD700 to Dunn-Edwards


#FFDC00
Summer Sun (DE 5405)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#FFD100
Electric Glow (DEA 119)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#FECF24
Lemon Punch (DE 5398)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#FFDD49
Radiant Sunrise (DE 5397)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFD700 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFD700 to PPG Paints


#FFD637
Flirtatious (PPG1212-7)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#FFDF38
Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FFD700 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFD700 to Valspar


#FFCE01
Tangy (3008-1A)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#FFD542
Sweet Mustard (3008-1B)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#FFCD44
Golden Promise (3003-1C)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#FFDB63
Backlit Lemon (V017-2)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFD700 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFD700 to Sherwin Williams


#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#FECB01
Confident Yellow (SW 6911)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#FFC801
Forsythia (SW 6907)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFD700 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFD700 to Behr


#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#FFC819
Unmellow Yellow (P300-7)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#FFCA46
English Daisy (P290-6)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



FFD700
Gold (Golden)

0028FF
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 Gold (Golden) - #FFD700?

Color that best contrast with Gold (Golden) - #FFD700 is #0028FF, color name is 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 Gold (Golden) - #FFD700?

Complementary or Opposite color for Gold (Golden) - #FFD700 is #0028FF, color name is Blue*.





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