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HEX FFEC72 - #FFEC72, RGB(255,236,114) Color


Color Name: Yellow (Crayola)*
Hex Color Code: #FFEC72
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 236, 114)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.5%, 55.3%, 0.0%



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What color is FFEC72?

The RGB color code for color number #FFEC72 is RGB(255, 236, 114). In the RGB color model, #FFEC72 has a red value of 255, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.5% magenta, 55.3% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 72.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFEC72 has a hue of 51.9° (degrees), 55.3 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFEC72 is cool or warm?

Color FFEC72 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFEC72? (For interior and product design)

FFEC72 has an LRV of nearly 82. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

#FFEC72

Light Color


Compare LRV 82 of #FFEC72 with dark and light Color




Is #FFEC72 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFEC72 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 #FFEC72 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 236, 114)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
236 (92.5%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.45%
Yellow
55.29%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(51.91deg, 100.0 %, 72.4 %)

Hue
51.91°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
72.35 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 130, 4)
Red
13 (5.1%)
Yellow
130 (51.2%)
Blue
4 (1.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.91°
Saturation
55.29 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 51.91°

W: 44.71 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 74.27

Y : 82.47

Z : 27.92

YXY

Y1 : 82.47

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 7.45%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 82.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.7Y 9.2/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 92.78

A : -8.34

B : 60.49

CIE-Lch

L : 92.78

C : 61.06

H : 97.85

CIE-Luv

L : 92.78

U : 18.24

V : 76.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 90.81

A : -12.93

B : 45.34






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FFEC72

Here are the colors similar to FFEC72. 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.

#FBE870
Yellow (Crayola)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#FBEC5D
Corn
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#EEEA62
Greenish Yellow
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#F7E98E
Flavescent
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFEC72.

#FFE671
PANTONE 924 C
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#F9E267
PANTONE 2003 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#F6EB61
PANTONE 100 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#F3EA5D
PANTONE 3935 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFEC72.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFEC72.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFEC72.

#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFEC72.

#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)

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

#FBEC5D
Maize
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#F5DC69
Summer Yellow
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #FFEC72

Here are the paint colors similar to FFEC72. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFEC72 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFEC72 to Dunn-Edwards

#FFEA70
Fuzzy Duckling (DE 5396)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#FCE974
Dandelion (DE 5417)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#FFE774
Banana Peel (DE 5340)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#FBE573
Golden Glitter (DE 5410)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FFEC72 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFEC72 to Benjamin Moore

#FFE765
Banana Yellow (2022-40)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#FAE466
Sunburst (2023-40)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#F8E165
Delightful Yellow (335)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#F8E47B
No-Nonsense (361)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFEC72 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFEC72 to PPG Paints

#FDEA83
Citrus Punch (PPG1212-5)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#EFDE75
Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FFEC72 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFEC72 to Valspar

#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#FFDE76
Top Banana (3008-1C)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#FFDB63
Backlit Lemon (V017-2)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFEC72 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFEC72 to Behr

#FFE487
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#FFE99E
Rise And Shine (P300-4)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFEC72 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFEC72 to Sherwin Williams

#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#FAD97A
Daffodil (SW 6901)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color FFEC72 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FFEC72 to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 9.78 (90.2% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.98 (82.0% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 18.06 (81.9% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 18.44 (81.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#FFEC72 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



FFEC72
Yellow (Crayola)*

7285FF
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 #FFEC72?

Color that best contrast with #FFEC72 is #7285FF, 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 #FFEC72?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFEC72 is #7285FF, color name is Cornflower Blue*.





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