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Sunglow is a fluorescent (neon) color formulated by Crayola in 1990.


What color is Sunglow?

Sunglow color belongs to the Yellow Neon color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sunglow is #FFCC33, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 204, 51).

In the RGB color model, Sunglow has a red value of 255, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 51. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.0% magenta, 80.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sunglow has a hue of 45° (degrees), 80.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Sunglow is cool or warm?

The color Sunglow is a warm color.



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

Sunglow has an LRV of nearly 65. 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

Sunglow

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of Sunglow with dark and light Color





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

Check if the color Sunglow 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


Sunglow (Color - Crayola Crayons) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 204, 51)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.00%
Yellow
80.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 100.0 %, 60.0 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
60.00 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 163, 5)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
163 (64.0%)
Blue
5 (1.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
80.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 20.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 63.43

Y : 64.68

Z : 12.27

YXY

Y1 : 64.68

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 20.00%

Y : 80.00%


LRV

~ 64.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.7YR 8.3/12.1

CIE-Lab

L : 84.32

A : 4.52

B : 76.35

CIE-Lch

L : 84.32

C : 76.49

H : 86.61

CIE-Luv

L : 84.32

U : 42.93

V : 82.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.43

A : 0.03

B : 47.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sunglow (Color - Crayola Crayons)


Here are the colors similar to Sunglow (Color - Crayola Crayons). 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.



#F4C430
Saffron
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#FCC200
Golden Poppy
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)




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


British Standard 4800


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


#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 0.07 (99.9% similar)
#FFCC00
BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


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


#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#F6B600
RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#F7B500
RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


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




Pantone PMS


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


#FFC72C
PANTONE 123 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#FED141
PANTONE 122 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#FFCD00
PANTONE 116 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#FFC600
PANTONE 7548 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)


Pantone TPX


Sunglow color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Sunglow to Pantone TPX


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)


RAL Design


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




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



#FFC836
McDonald’s Yellow
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#F5C518
IMDb Gold
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#FFC40C
Mikado yellow
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)




Paint similar to Sunglow (Color - Crayola Crayons)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sunglow (Color - Crayola Crayons). 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


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


#FECA25
Abstracta (322)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#FFCF30
Viking Yellow (321)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#FFCE0B
Sunshine (2021-30)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#FFC400
Lemon (2021-20)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


#FFC82A
Bumblebee (DE 5342)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#FDCB18
Goldenrod (DEA 120)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#FFCC13
Confident Yellow (DEA 117)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#FECF24
Lemon Punch (DE 5398)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)


Valspar


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


#FFCD44
Golden Promise (3003-1C)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#FFCE01
Tangy (3008-1A)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#FFD542
Sweet Mustard (3008-1B)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#FFC12B
Golden Spell (3004-1B)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Behr


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


#FFC819
Unmellow Yellow (P300-7)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#FFCA46
English Daisy (P290-6)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#FFC723
Cheerful (SW 6903)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#FFC801
Forsythia (SW 6907)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#FECB01
Confident Yellow (SW 6911)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#FDCC4E
Decisive Yellow (SW 6902)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#FFC943
Be Daring (PPG1211-7)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#FFC632
Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#FFD637
Flirtatious (PPG1212-7)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#FFD15C
Fuzzy Navel (PPG1206-6)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Sunglow - #FFCC33 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



FFCC33
Sunglow

3366FF
Ultramarine 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 Sunglow - #FFCC33?

Color that best contrast with Sunglow - #FFCC33 is #3366FF, color name is Ultramarine 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 Sunglow - #FFCC33?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sunglow - #FFCC33 is #3366FF, color name is Ultramarine Blue*.





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