Information about #CEC697 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CEC697 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(206, 198, 151) (80.8% red, 77.6% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 22 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CEC697 presents itself as a moderately toned sunny yellow — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Old Medium Goldenrod (#CDCD96). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Half Canterbury Clay (#D3BF99) and Saloon (#D5BF98).

The recipe behind #CEC697 is rgb(206, 198, 151), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #CEC697: 12.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for white. #CEC697 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CEC697 color variations

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

#CEC697 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#CEC697 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#CEC697 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#CEC697 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#CEAF96

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#CEC697 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
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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
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#AA97CE
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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
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#CEAA97
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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
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#97CEC6
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#9FCE97
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#97CEAA
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#979FCE
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#CE97BB
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Nearest named colors to #CEC697

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

Old Medium Goldenrod color link
Old Medium Goldenrod

#CDCD96

Half Canterbury Clay color link
Half Canterbury Clay

#D3BF99

Saloon color link
Saloon

#D5BF98

Half Pavlova color link
Half Pavlova

#CBBFA0

Springtide Green color link
Springtide Green

#C8CB8E

Pastel Sand color link
Pastel Sand

#D3C7A2

Tahuna Sands color link
Tahuna Sands

#D8CC9B

Triple Spanish White color link
Triple Spanish White

#D5C4A1

Double Spanish White color link
Double Spanish White

#D2C3A3

Smooth Cream color link
Smooth Cream

#DAC79C

Honey Beige color link
Honey Beige

#DBC49B

Beachcomber color link
Beachcomber

#C7BA95

#CEC697 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CEC697
  • RGB206, 198, 151
  • CMYK0, 3, 22, 19
  • HSL51°, 36%, 70%
  • HSL Precise51.273°, 35.948%, 70%
  • HSV51°, 27%, 81%
  • HSB51°, 27%, 81%
  • HEX IDCEC697
  • DECIMAL ID13551255
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB77.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
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