#D7C540 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Gold
What is hex #D7C540 Color?
The color name of hex code #D7C540 is Old Gold. The RGB values are (215, 197, 64) which means it is composed of
45% red, 41% green and 13% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:70 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D7C540 has a hue of 53°, 70% 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 #D7C540 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Gold |
| RGB Values | (215, 197, 64) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 70%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (53°, 70%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #283ABF [Persian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 458 C |
| Closest RAL | 1016 [Sulphur yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #4052D7 [Royal Blue] |
| #D7C540 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9F9F9F |
| Desaturated | #8C8C8C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #D7C540 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D7C540 is #4052D7 which is called Royal Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D7C540 color is offered by #4052D7. 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 #D7C540 are #9ED740 and #D77A40, called Yellow-Green and Peru, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D7C540 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 #D7C540 are #409ED7 (Celestial Blue) and #7A40D7 (Blue-Violet). 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
#D7C540 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #40D7C5 (Medium Turquoise) and #C540D7 (Steel Pink) along with #D7C540, 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 #D7C540 has #40D7C5 (Medium Turquoise), #4052D7 (Royal Blue) and #D74052 (Brick 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 #D7C540 contains #40D77A (UFO Green), #4052D7 (Royal Blue) and #D7409E (Pink (Pantone)). 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 #D7C540 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D7C540 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 D7C540 Color
Tints
DFD166- E3D679
- E7DC8C
- EBE2A0
- EFE8B3
- F3EEC6
- F7F3D9
- FBF9EC
Tones
- C6B74D
- BDB053
- B4A95A
- ACA360
- A39C66
- 9A956D
- 918E73
- 89877A
Shades
- AC9E33
- 978A2D
- 817626
- 6C6320
- 564F1A
- 413B13
- 2B270D
- 161406
#D7C540 Color Patterns
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#D7C540 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D7C540 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.
