What is Catkin Yellow Color?
Catkin Yellow has the hex code #CCA800. The equivalent RGB values are (204, 168, 0), which means it is composed of
55% red, 45% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:100 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, Catkin Yellow has a hue of 49°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
Included in the RAL Design list with the number 090 70 70, Catkin Yellow hex code is #CCA800 with equivalent RGB (204, 168, 0). It is not a web color and cannot be applied to web pages by name. However, it can be used in HTML and CSS code by the hex, RGB or HSL values.
FYI, Catkin Yellow's CMYK numbers and corresponding Pantone (PMS) color value mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal code and are only approximations.
RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Please note that RAL Design catalogue is for interior colors and is different from the original RAL Classic list.
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Catkin Yellow Color Codes
Hex Code | #CCA800 |
RGB Values | (204, 168, 0) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 100%, 20%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (49°, 100%, 80%) |
Closest Web Safe | #CC9900 |
Inverse Color | #3357FF [Ultramarine Blue] |
Closest Pantone® | 103 C |
Closest RAL | 1032 [Broom yellow] |
Complementary Color | #0024CC [Medium Blue] |
Catkin Yellow Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #7C7C7C |
Desaturated | #666666 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A0A0A0 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Catkin Yellow Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of Catkin Yellow is Medium Blue with the hex code #0024CC. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CCA800 color is offered by #0024CC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of Catkin Yellow (#CCA800) are Sheen Green (#8ACC00) and Sinopia (#CC4200). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Catkin Yellow with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Catkin Yellow (#CCA800) are #008ACC (Rich Electric Blue) and #4200CC (Interdimensional Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
Catkin Yellow triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00CCA8 (Caribbean Green) and #A800CC (Purple (Munsell)) along with #CCA800 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of Catkin Yellow has four colors - #00CCA8 (Caribbean Green), #0024CC (Medium Blue) and #CC0024 (Blood Orange) in addition to the base color (#CCA800). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
Catkin Yellow square color palette has #00CC42 (Dark Pastel Green), #0024CC (Medium Blue) and #CC008A (Medium Violet-Red). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Catkin Yellow Color Rainbow Palette
Our Catkin Yellow rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of Catkin Yellow Color
Tints
- D6B933
- DBC24D
- E0CB66
- E6D480
- EBDC99
- F0E5B3
- F5EECC
- FAF6E6
Tones
- BDA01A
- B59C26
- AE9833
- A69440
- 9E904D
- 978C5A
- 8F8866
- 888473
Shades
- A38600
- 8F7600
- 7A6500
- 665400
- 524300
- 3D3200
- 292200
- 141100
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