#D69C12 Hex Code
Color Name: Gamboge
What is hex #D69C12 Color?
The color name of hex code #D69C12 is Gamboge. The RGB values are (214, 156, 18) which means it is composed of
55% red, 40% green and 5% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:27 Y:92 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D69C12 has a hue of 42°, 92% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
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 #D69C12 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gamboge |
| RGB Values | (214, 156, 18) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 27%, 92%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 92%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9900 |
| Inverse Color | #2963ED [Ultramarine Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7555 C |
| Closest RAL | 1004 [Golden yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #124CD6 [New Car] |
| #D69C12 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #818181 |
| Desaturated | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C8C8C8 |
Hex #D69C12 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D69C12 is #124CD6 which is called New Car. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D69C12 color is offered by #124CD6. 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 #D69C12 are #AED612 and #D63A12, called Vivid Lime Green and Vermilion (Plochere), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D69C12 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 #D69C12 are #12AED6 (Battery Charged Blue) and #3A12D6 (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
#D69C12 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #12D69C (Caribbean Green) and #9C12D6 (Dark Violet) along with #D69C12, 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 #D69C12 has #12D69C (Caribbean Green), #124CD6 (New Car) and #D6124C (Debian 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 #D69C12 contains #12D63A (Vivid Malachite), #124CD6 (New Car) and #D612AE (Deep Magenta). 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 #D69C12 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D69C12 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 D69C12 Color
Tints
DEB041- E2BA59
- E6C471
- EBCE89
- EFD7A0
- F3E1B8
- F7EBD0
- FBF5E7
Tones
- C59628
- BC9433
- B4913E
- AB8E49
- A28B54
- 9A885F
- 91866A
- 898375
Shades
- AB7D0E
- 966D0D
- 805E0B
- 6B4E09
- 563E07
- 402F05
- 2B1F04
- 151002
#D69C12 Color Patterns
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#D69C12 Gingham Checks
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#D69C12 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D69C12 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D69C12 Trellis Pattern
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#D69C12 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.
