#DC9D59 Hex Code
Color Name: Indian Yellow
What is hex #DC9D59 Color?
The color name of hex code #DC9D59 is Indian Yellow. The RGB values are (220, 157, 89) which means it is composed of
47% red, 34% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:29 Y:60 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DC9D59 has a hue of 31°, 60% 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 #DC9D59 Color Codes
| Color Name | Indian Yellow |
| RGB Values | (220, 157, 89) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 29%, 60%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (31°, 60%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #2362A6 [Lapis Lazuli] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7509 C |
| Closest RAL | 1034 [Pastel yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #5998DC [United Nations Blue] |
| #DC9D59 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9B9B9B |
| Desaturated | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #DC9D59 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DC9D59 is #5998DC which is called United Nations Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DC9D59 color is offered by #5998DC. 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 #DC9D59 are #DADC59 and #DC5C59, called Chinese Green and Jelly Bean, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DC9D59 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 #DC9D59 are #59DADC (Medium Turquoise) and #5C59DC (Majorelle 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
#DC9D59 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #59DC9D (Medium Aquamarine) and #9D59DC (Lavender Indigo) along with #DC9D59, 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 #DC9D59 has #59DC9D (Medium Aquamarine), #5998DC (United Nations Blue) and #DC5998 (Raspberry Pink). 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 #DC9D59 contains #59DC5C (Emerald), #5998DC (United Nations Blue) and #DC59DA (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 #DC9D59 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DC9D59 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 DC9D59 Color
Tints
E3B17A- E7BA8B
- EAC49B
- EECEAC
- F1D8BD
- F5E2CD
- F8EBDE
- FCF5EE
Tones
- CA9761
- C09465
- B79169
- AE8F6D
- A58C70
- 9C8974
- 928678
- 89837C
Shades
- B07E47
- 9A6E3E
- 845E35
- 6E4F2D
- 583F24
- 422F1B
- 2C1F12
- 161009
#DC9D59 Color Patterns
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#DC9D59 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DC9D59 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.