Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) Color
| Color Name: | Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) |
| Hex Color Code: | #FFEF00 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(255, 239, 0) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 6.3%, 100.0%, 0.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow)?
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) is #FFEF00, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 239, 0).
In the RGB color model, Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) has a red value of 255, a green value of 239, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) has a hue of 56.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) is cool or warm?
The color Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow)? (For interior and product design)
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) has an LRV of nearly 83. 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
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow)
Light Color
Compare LRV 83 of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) with dark and light Color
Is Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) 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.
Change Background Color:
Normal text - 14pt
Normal Bold text - 12pt
Large text - 18pt
Large Bold text - 14pt
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(255, 239, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
239 (93.7%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.27%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%
HSL
HSL(56.24deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)
Hue
56.24°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.
RYB
RYB(16, 239, 0)
Red
16 (6.3%)
Yellow
239 (93.7%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
56.24°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.
HWB
H: 56.24°
W: 0.00 %
B: 0.00 %
XYZ
X : 72.11
Y : 82.99
Z : 12.22
YXY
Y1 : 82.99
X : 0.43
Y2 : 0.5
CMY
C : 0.00%
M : 6.27%
Y : 100.00%
LRV
~ 83 %
Munsell Color System
10Y 9.0/18
CIE-Lab
L : 93.01
A : -13.86
B : 91.48
CIE-Lch
L : 93.01
C : 92.53
H : 98.61
CIE-Luv
L : 93.01
U : 18.42
V : 100.91
Hunter-Lab
L : 91.1
A : -18.14
B : 55.82
Similar Colors and Paints
Named colors similar to Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow)
Here are the colors similar to Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) . 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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to Pantone PMS
Pantone TCX
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to Pantone TCX
British Standard 4800
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to British Standard 4800
RAL Classic
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to RAL Classic
Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag
Paint similar to Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) . 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
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to Dunn-Edwards
PPG Paints
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to PPG Paints
Benjamin Moore
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to Valspar
Sherwin Williams
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to Sherwin Williams
Behr
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) to Behr
Color Combinations
View more Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00 color palettes and coordinating colors
666000
998F00
CCBF00
FFEF00
FFF233
FFF566
FFF999
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.
FF0010
FF6F00
FFEF00
90FF00
10FF00
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.
FFEF00
00FFEF
EF00FF
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
FFEF00
00FF70
0010FF
FF008F
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
FFEF00
FFF019
FFF233
FFF34C
FFF566
FFF77F
FFF899
FFFAB2
FFFBCC
FFFDE5
FFFFFF
FFEF00
E5D700
CCBF00
B2A700
998F00
7F7700
665F00
4C4700
332F00
191700
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
FFEF00
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow)
0010FF
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 Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00?
Color that best contrast with Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00 is #0010FF,
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 Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00?
Complementary or Opposite color for Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00 is #0010FF,
color name is Blue*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Mobile app mockup example for Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00 color
T-Shirt mockup example for Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00 color
Chart visualization example with Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00 color
Pigment Yellow (CMYK Yellow) - #FFEF00 Color Images and Patterns
