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Icterine is a shade of yellow. Icterine is derived from Ancient Greek ikteros (jaundice) and Latin ictericus. It was used to describe the appearance of some yellowish birds like icterine warbler and icterine greenbul.


What color is Icterine?

Icterine color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Icterine is #FCF75E, and the RGB color code is RGB(252, 247, 94).

In the RGB color model, Icterine has a red value of 252, a green value of 247, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 62.7% yellow, and 1.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 96.3 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Icterine has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 62.7 % saturation and 98.8 % brightness/value.



Icterine is cool or warm?

The color Icterine is a warm color.



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

Icterine has an LRV of nearly 88. 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

Icterine

Light Color


Compare LRV 88 of Icterine with dark and light Color





Is Icterine Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Icterine 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


Icterine color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(252, 247, 94)
Red
252 (98.8%)
Green
247 (96.9%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.98%
Yellow
62.70%
Key
1.18%

HSL

HSL(58.1deg, 96.3 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
58.1°
Saturation
96.34 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(6, 156, 3)
Red
6 (2.3%)
Yellow
156 (61.2%)
Blue
3 (1.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.1°
Saturation
62.70 %.
Brightness / Value
98.82 %.

HWB

H: 58.1°

W: 36.86 %

B: 1.18 %

XYZ

X : 75.43

Y : 88.03

Z : 23.6

YXY

Y1 : 88.03

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 1.18%

M : 3.14%

Y : 63.14%


LRV

~ 88 %

Munsell Color System

1.3GY 9.4/10.2

CIE-Lab

L : 95.17

A : -16.28

B : 71.53

CIE-Lch

L : 95.17

C : 73.36

H : 102.82

CIE-Luv

L : 95.17

U : 9.74

V : 88.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 93.82

A : -20.69

B : 50.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Icterine


Here are the colors similar to Icterine . 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.



#FFFF66
Laser Lemon
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#FFFF66
Unmellow Yellow
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#FAFA37
Maximum Yellow
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Icterine color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Icterine to Pantone PMS


#F3EA5D
PANTONE 3935 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#F6EB61
PANTONE 100 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#ECF166
PANTONE 923 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#F7EA48
PANTONE 101 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Icterine color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Icterine to British Standard 4800


#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#F7F994
BS 12-C-31 - Light Yellow
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Icterine color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Icterine to RAL Classic


#FFFF00
RAL 1026 - Luminous Yellow
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Icterine color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Icterine to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Icterine color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Icterine to RAL Design




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



#FBEC5D
Maize
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)




Paint similar to Icterine


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Icterine . 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


Icterine color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Icterine to Dunn-Edwards


#FFF47C
Chickadee (DE 5403)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#FFEA70
Fuzzy Duckling (DE 5396)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#FCE974
Dandelion (DE 5417)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#E1E36E
Ripe Pear (DE 5515)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Icterine color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Icterine to Benjamin Moore


#E1E465
Limelight (2025-40)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#FFE765
Banana Yellow (2022-40)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#FAE466
Sunburst (2023-40)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#F8E165
Delightful Yellow (335)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Icterine color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Icterine to PPG Paints


#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#FDEA83
Citrus Punch (PPG1212-5)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#EFDE75
Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


Valspar


Icterine color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Icterine to Valspar


#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)
#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 8.47 (91.5% similar)


Behr


Icterine color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Icterine to Behr


#FFE487
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)
#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 9.74 (90.3% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 9.98 (90.0% similar)
#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 10.72 (89.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Icterine color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Icterine to Sherwin Williams


#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 9.82 (90.2% similar)
#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 10.03 (90.0% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 10.76 (89.2% similar)
#FAD97A
Daffodil (SW 6901)
ΔE - 11.20 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Icterine - #FCF75E color palettes and coordinating colors



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



FCF75E
Icterine

5E63FC
Nebula 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 Icterine - #FCF75E?

Color that best contrast with Icterine - #FCF75E is #5E63FC, color name is Nebula 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 Icterine - #FCF75E?

Complementary or Opposite color for Icterine - #FCF75E is #5E63FC, color name is Nebula Blue*.





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