#DBC44D Hex Code
Color Name: Maize (Crayola)
What is hex #DBC44D Color?
The color name of hex code #DBC44D is Maize (Crayola). The RGB values are (219, 196, 77) which means it is composed of
45% red, 40% green and 16% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:11 Y:65 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DBC44D has a hue of 50°, 65% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #DBC44D Color Codes
| Color Name | Maize (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (219, 196, 77) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 11%, 65%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (50°, 65%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC66 |
| Inverse Color | #243BB2 [Denim Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 458 C |
| Closest RAL | 1017 [Saffron yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #4D64DB [Royal Blue] |
| #DBC44D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #DBC44D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DBC44D is #4D64DB 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 #DBC44D color is offered by #4D64DB. 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 #DBC44D are #ABDB4D and #DB7D4D, called June Bud and Burnt Sienna, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DBC44D 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 #DBC44D are #4DABDB (Maximum Blue) and #7D4DDB (Slate 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
#DBC44D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4DDBC4 (Medium Turquoise) and #C44DDB (Medium Orchid) along with #DBC44D, 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 #DBC44D has #4DDBC4 (Medium Turquoise), #4D64DB (Royal Blue) and #DB4D64 (Dark Terra Cotta). 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 #DBC44D contains #4DDB7D (Emerald), #4D64DB (Royal Blue) and #DB4DAB (Raspberry Pink). 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 #DBC44D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DBC44D 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 DBC44D Color
Tints
E2D071- E6D682
- E9DC94
- EDE2A6
- F1E7B8
- F4EDCA
- F8F3DB
- FBF9ED
Tones
- C9B657
- C0B05C
- B7A961
- AEA267
- A49B6C
- 9B9471
- 928E76
- 89877B
Shades
- AF9D3E
- 998936
- 83762E
- 6E6227
- 584E1F
- 423B17
- 2C270F
- 161408
#DBC44D Color Patterns
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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.
