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What color is FFD978?

The RGB color code for color number #FFD978 is RGB(255, 217, 120). In the RGB color model, #FFD978 has a red value of 255, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 52.9% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 73.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFD978 has a hue of 43.1° (degrees), 52.9 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFD978 is cool or warm?

Color FFD978 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFD978? (For interior and product design)

FFD978 has an LRV of nearly 72. 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

#FFD978

Light Color


Compare LRV 72 of #FFD978 with dark and light Color




Is #FFD978 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFD978 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 #FFD978 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 217, 120)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.90%
Yellow
52.94%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(43.11deg, 100.0 %, 73.5 %)

Hue
43.11°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
73.53 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 115, 8)
Red
26 (10.1%)
Yellow
115 (45.1%)
Blue
8 (3.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.11°
Saturation
52.94 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 43.11°

W: 47.06 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 69.44

Y : 72.24

Z : 28.05

YXY

Y1 : 72.24

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 14.90%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 72.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.7Y 8.7/8.3

CIE-Lab

L : 88.08

A : 1.69

B : 52.19

CIE-Lch

L : 88.08

C : 52.22

H : 88.14

CIE-Luv

L : 88.08

U : 30.54

V : 65.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 85

A : -2.9

B : 39.93






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FFD978


Here are the colors similar to FFD978. 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 - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#F8D568
Orange Yellow
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#F8DE7E
Jasmine
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#FADA5E
Naples Yellow
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFD978.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFD978.


#FBD872
PANTONE 1215 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#FED880
PANTONE 2005 C
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#FDD26E
PANTONE 134 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#FBDD7A
PANTONE 2004 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFD978.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFD978.


#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFD978.


#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FFD978


Here are the paint colors similar to FFD978. 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 FFD978 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFD978 to PPG Paints




Behr

Hex color FFD978 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFD978 to Behr


#FDD773
Hawaiian Pineapple (PPU6-13)
ΔE - 0.65 (99.3% similar)
#FFDC83
Spirited Yellow (P290-4)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#FFD467
Squash Blossom (P290-5)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#FFD379
Yellow Jubilee (P260-5)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FFD978 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFD978 to Valspar


#FFD971
Honey Glaze (3003-2A)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#F9D275
Amber Pearl (3006-3C)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#FFDD75
Bee's Knees (V016-2)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#FFDE76
Top Banana (3008-1C)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFD978 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFD978 to Dunn-Edwards


#FFD678
Yuma Gold (DE 5305)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#FFDA68
Golden Nectar (DE 5347)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#FFE07B
Ripe Pineapple (DE 5389)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#F2D178
Summertime (DE 5381)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFD978 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFD978 to Sherwin Williams


#FAD97A
Daffodil (SW 6901)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#FBD682
Honey Bees (SW 9018)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#FBD073
Golden Plumeria (SW 9019)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#F7D78A
Midday (SW 6695)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FFD978 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFD978 to Benjamin Moore


#FFD867
Yellow Rain Coat (2020-40)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#FFD766
American Cheese (2019-40)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#FACF70
Golden Groves (313)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#FEE181
Dalila (319)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#FFD978 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



FFD978
Medium Yellow*

789EFF
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 #FFD978?

Color that best contrast with #FFD978 is #789EFF, 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 #FFD978?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFD978 is #789EFF, color name is Cornflower Blue*.





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