#C6C740 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Gold
What is hex #C6C740 Color?
The color name of hex code #C6C740 is Old Gold. The RGB values are (198, 199, 64) which means it is composed of
43% red, 43% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:68 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C6C740 has a hue of 60°, 68% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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.
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Hex #C6C740 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Gold |
| RGB Values | (198, 199, 64) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 68%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (60°, 68%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #3938BF [Violet-Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7751 C |
| Closest RAL | 1012 [Lemon yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #4140C7 [Ocean Blue] |
| #C6C740 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #848484 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #C6C740 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C6C740 is #4140C7 which is called Ocean Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C6C740 color is offered by #4140C7. 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 #C6C740 are #83C740 and #C78540, called Yellow-Green and Peru, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C6C740 with a 30° separation. 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 #C6C740 are #4083C7 (Cyan-Blue Azure) and #8540C7 (Dark Orchid). 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
#C6C740 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #40C6C7 (Sea Serpent) and #C740C6 (Steel Pink) along with #C6C740, our main color, 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 #C6C740 has #40C6C7 (Sea Serpent), #4140C7 (Ocean Blue) and #C74140 (Watermelon Red). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #C6C740 contains #40C785 (Ocean Green), #4140C7 (Ocean Blue) and #C74083 (Smitten). 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.
Hex #C6C740 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C6C740 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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 C6C740 Color
Tints
D1D266- D7D879
- DDDD8C
- E3E3A0
- E8E9B3
- EEEEC6
- F4F4D9
- F9F9EC
Tones
- B8B94D
- B1B253
- AAAB5A
- A3A460
- 9C9C66
- 95956D
- 8E8E73
- 87877A
Shades
- 9E9F33
- 8B8B2D
- 777726
- 636420
- 4F501A
- 3B3C13
- 28280D
- 141406
#C6C740 Color Patterns
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#C6C740 Gingham Checks
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#C6C740 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C6C740 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C6C740 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C6C740 Leaves Pattern
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#C6C740 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C6C740 Trellis Pattern
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#C6C740 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
