#DDC38C Hex Code
Color Name: Gold (Crayola)
What is hex #DDC38C Color?
The color name of hex code #DDC38C is Gold (Crayola). The RGB values are (221, 195, 140) which means it is composed of
40% red, 35% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:12 Y:37 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDC38C has a hue of 41°, 37% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #DDC38C Color Codes
| Color Name | Gold (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (221, 195, 140) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 12%, 37%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (41°, 37%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #223C73 [Indigo (Rainbow)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 467 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #8CA6DD [Light Cobalt Blue] |
| #DDC38C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B9B9B9 |
| Desaturated | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #DDC38C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DDC38C is #8CA6DD which is called Light Cobalt Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DDC38C color is offered by #8CA6DD. 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 #DDC38C are #CFDD8C and #DD9B8C, called Medium Spring Bud and Tumbleweed, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDC38C 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 #DDC38C are #8CCFDD (Sky Blue) and #9B8CDD (Blue Bell). 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
#DDC38C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8CDDC3 (Pearl Aqua) and #C38CDD (Bright Lavender) along with #DDC38C, 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 #DDC38C has #8CDDC3 (Pearl Aqua), #8CA6DD (Light Cobalt Blue) and #DD8CA6 (Charm 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 #DDC38C contains #8CDD9B (Light Green), #8CA6DD (Light Cobalt Blue) and #DD8CCF (Orchid (Crayola)). 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 #DDC38C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DDC38C 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 DDC38C Color
Tints
E4CFA3- E7D5AF
- EBDBBA
- EEE1C6
- F1E7D1
- F5EDDD
- F8F3E8
- FCF9F4
Tones
- CAB68A
- C1AF88
- B8A887
- AFA286
- A59B85
- 9C9484
- 938D82
- 898781
Shades
- B19C70
- 9B8962
- 857554
- 6F6246
- 584E38
- 423B2A
- 2C271C
- 16140E
#DDC38C Color Patterns
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#DDC38C Gingham Checks
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#DDC38C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DDC38C Honeycomb Pattern
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#DDC38C Leaves Pattern
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#DDC38C Houndstooth Pattern
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#DDC38C Trellis Pattern
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#DDC38C 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.
