Information about #DCC989 color

#DCC989 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DCC989 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(220, 201, 137) — 86.3% red, 78.8% green, 53.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 7 / 33 / 14. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #DCC989 reads as a clearly saturated golden yellow and appears airy and pastel-like. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lemon Twist (#D7CF8C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Zombie (#DDC283) and Sandbar (#E2C385).

The recipe behind #DCC989 is rgb(220, 201, 137), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DCC989: 12.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for white. #DCC989 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DCC989 color variations

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#DCC989 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 #DCC989

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

Lemon Twist color link
Lemon Twist

#D7CF8C

Zombie color link
Zombie

#DDC283

Sandbar color link
Sandbar

#E2C385

New Orleans color link
New Orleans

#E4C385

Half Putty color link
Half Putty

#D8BF8B

Manuka Honey color link
Manuka Honey

#DEC083

Chalky color link
Chalky

#DFC281

Light Amber color link
Light Amber

#E7D08B

Winter Hazel color link
Winter Hazel

#D0C383

Moscato color link
Moscato

#DEBA8E

Pencarrow color link
Pencarrow

#E3BF7E

#DCC989 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DCC989
  • RGB220, 201, 137
  • CMYK0, 7, 33, 14
  • HSL46°, 54%, 70%
  • HSL Precise46.265°, 54.248%, 70%
  • HSV46°, 38%, 86%
  • HSB46°, 38%, 86%
  • HEX IDDCC989
  • DECIMAL ID14469513
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
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