#DFC160 Hex Code
Color Name: Earth Yellow
What is hex #DFC160 Color?
The color name of hex code #DFC160 is Earth Yellow. The RGB values are (223, 193, 96) which means it is composed of
44% red, 38% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:14 Y:57 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFC160 has a hue of 46°, 57% 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 #DFC160 Color Codes
| Color Name | Earth Yellow |
| RGB Values | (223, 193, 96) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 14%, 57%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (46°, 57%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC66 |
| Inverse Color | #203E9F [Egyptian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 459 C |
| Closest RAL | 1002 [Sand yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #607EDF [United Nations Blue] |
| #DFC160 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #DFC160 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFC160 is #607EDF 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 #DFC160 color is offered by #607EDF. 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 #DFC160 are #BEDF60 and #DF8260, called June Bud and Copper (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFC160 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 #DFC160 are #60BEDF (Blue Jeans) and #8260DF (Medium 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
#DFC160 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #60DFC1 (Medium Aquamarine) and #C160DF (Medium Orchid) along with #DFC160, 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 #DFC160 has #60DFC1 (Medium Aquamarine), #607EDF (United Nations Blue) and #DF607E (Blush). 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 #DFC160 contains #60DF82 (Very Light Malachite Green), #607EDF (United Nations Blue) and #DF60BE (Sky Magenta). 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 #DFC160 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFC160 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 DFC160 Color
Tints
E5CD80- E9D490
- ECDAA0
- EFE0B0
- F2E6BF
- F5ECCF
- F9F3DF
- FCF9EF
Tones
- CCB466
- C3AE6A
- B9A76D
- B0A170
- A69A73
- 9D9476
- 938D7A
- 8A877D
Shades
- B29A4D
- 9C8743
- 86743A
- 706130
- 594D26
- 433A1D
- 2D2713
- 16130A
#DFC160 Color Patterns
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#DFC160 Gingham Checks
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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.
