Information about #CDCD23 color

#CDCD23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CDCD23 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(205, 205, 35) (80.4% red, 80.4% green, 13.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 67 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated golden yellow, #CDCD23 feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Alo (#D1CB1B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Barberry (#D2C61F) and Key Lime Pie (#BFC921).

In RGB terms — rgb(205, 205, 35) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #CDCD23 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 12.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#CDCD23 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#CDCD23 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #CDCD23

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Alo color link
Alo

#D1CB1B

Barberry color link
Barberry

#D2C61F

Key Lime Pie color link
Key Lime Pie

#BFC921

Bird Flower color link
Bird Flower

#D4CD16

Fuego color link
Fuego

#C2D62E

Piss Yellow color link
Piss Yellow

#DDD618

Spritzer color link
Spritzer

#C2E225

Las Palmas color link
Las Palmas

#C6DA36

Rio Grande color link
Rio Grande

#B7C61A

Neva color link
Neva

#C6D60D

Pear color link
Pear

#D1E231

#CDCD23 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CDCD23
  • RGB205, 205, 35
  • CMYK0, 0, 67, 20
  • HSL60°, 71%, 47%
  • HSL Precise60°, 70.833%, 47.059%
  • HSV60°, 83%, 80%
  • HSB60°, 83%, 80%
  • HEX IDCDCD23
  • DECIMAL ID13487395
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
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