Information about #DAD9AA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DAD9AA belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(218, 217, 170) (85.5% red, 85.1% green, 66.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 19 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DAD9AA presents itself as a mildly saturated sunny yellow — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. 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 Mint Julep (#E0D8A7). Slightly further away sit Sapling (#E1D5A6) and Old Ivory (#DCD1AE).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(218, 217, 170)), which gives #DAD9AA its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DAD9AA: 14.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for white. No one has named #DAD9AA so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#DAD9AA color variations

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

#DAD9AA color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#DAD9AA color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#DAD9AA color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#BBBB92

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Grey

#808080

#DAD9AA 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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#DAD9AA 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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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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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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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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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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Nearest named colors to #DAD9AA

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

Mint Julep color link
Mint Julep

#E0D8A7

Sapling color link
Sapling

#E1D5A6

Old Ivory color link
Old Ivory

#DCD1AE

Double Chandelier color link
Double Chandelier

#E5D7AD

Cool Khaki color link
Cool Khaki

#D4CFA9

Bavarian Cream color link
Bavarian Cream

#E5D6A7

Brie color link
Brie

#E3DAB2

Quarter Pavlova color link
Quarter Pavlova

#DED3B4

Weathered Yellow color link
Weathered Yellow

#E0DA9F

Zen color link
Zen

#D2D0AE

Pastel Khaki color link
Pastel Khaki

#DAD4B6

Pale Beige color link
Pale Beige

#DED1B4

#DAD9AA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DAD9AA
  • RGB218, 217, 170
  • CMYK0, 0, 19, 15
  • HSL59°, 39%, 76%
  • HSL Precise58.75°, 39.344%, 76.078%
  • HSV59°, 22%, 85%
  • HSB59°, 22%, 85%
  • HEX IDDAD9AA
  • DECIMAL ID14342570
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB85.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB66.7%
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