#D9AD66 Hex Code
Color Name: Earth Yellow
What is hex #D9AD66 Color?
The color name of hex code #D9AD66 is Earth Yellow. The RGB values are (217, 173, 102) which means it is composed of
44% red, 35% green and 21% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:20 Y:53 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D9AD66 has a hue of 37°, 53% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #D9AD66 Color Codes
| Color Name | Earth Yellow |
| RGB Values | (217, 173, 102) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 20%, 53%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (37°, 53%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #265299 [Cyan Cobalt Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7509 C |
| Closest RAL | 1002 [Sand yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #6692D9 [Blue-Gray] |
| #D9AD66 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Hex #D9AD66 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D9AD66 is #6692D9 which is called Blue-Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D9AD66 color is offered by #6692D9. 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 #D9AD66 are #CCD966 and #D97466, called Chinese Green and Terra Cotta, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D9AD66 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 #D9AD66 are #66CCD9 (Sky Blue (Crayola)) and #7466D9 (Violet-Blue (Crayola)). 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
#D9AD66 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #66D9AD (Medium Aquamarine) and #AD66D9 (Rich Lilac) along with #D9AD66, 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 #D9AD66 has #66D9AD (Medium Aquamarine), #6692D9 (Blue-Gray) and #D96692 (Pale Red-Violet). 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 #D9AD66 contains #66D974 (Pastel Green), #6692D9 (Blue-Gray) and #D966CC (Orchid). 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 #D9AD66 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D9AD66 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 D9AD66 Color
Tints
E1BD85- E4C694
- E8CEA3
- ECD6B3
- F0DEC2
- F4E6D1
- F7EFE0
- FBF7F0
Tones
- C7A46B
- BEA06E
- B59B70
- AD9773
- A49276
- 9B8E78
- 92897B
- 89857D
Shades
- AE8A52
- 987947
- 82683D
- 6D5733
- 574529
- 41341F
- 2B2314
- 16110A
#D9AD66 Color Patterns
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#D9AD66 Gingham Checks
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#D9AD66 Polka Dots Pattern
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#D9AD66 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D9AD66 Leaves Pattern
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#D9AD66 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D9AD66 Trellis Pattern
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#D9AD66 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.
