#ECC100 Hex Code
Color Name: Yellow (Munsell)
What is hex #ECC100 Color?
The color name of hex code #ECC100 is Yellow (Munsell). The RGB values are (236, 193, 0) which means it is composed of
55% red, 45% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:100 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ECC100 has a hue of 49°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
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 #ECC100 Color Codes
| Color Name | Yellow (Munsell) |
| RGB Values | (236, 193, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 100%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (49°, 100%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC00 |
| Inverse Color | #133EFF [Blue (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7406 C |
| Closest RAL | 1021 [Rape yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #002BEC [Bluebonnet] |
| #ECC100 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8F8F8F |
| Desaturated | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #ECC100 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #ECC100 is #002BEC which is called Bluebonnet. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ECC100 color is offered by #002BEC. 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 #ECC100 are #A1EC00 and #EC4B00, called Spring Bud and Persimmon, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ECC100 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 #ECC100 are #00A1EC (Vivid Cerulean) and #4B00EC (Electric Ultramarine). 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
#ECC100 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00ECC1 (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #C100EC (Vivid Mulberry) along with #ECC100, 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 #ECC100 has #00ECC1 (Sea Green (Crayola)), #002BEC (Bluebonnet) and #EC002B (Spanish Red). 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 #ECC100 contains #00EC4B (Malachite), #002BEC (Bluebonnet) and #EC00A1 (Fashion Fuchsia). 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 #ECC100 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #ECC100 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 ECC100 Color
Tints
F0CD33- F2D44D
- F4DA66
- F6E080
- F7E699
- F9ECB3
- FBF3CC
- FDF9E6
Tones
- D6B41A
- CCAE26
- C1A733
- B6A140
- AB9A4D
- A0945A
- 968D66
- 8B8773
Shades
- BD9A00
- A58700
- 8E7400
- 766100
- 5E4D00
- 473A00
- 2F2700
- 181300
#ECC100 Color Patterns
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#ECC100 Houndstooth 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.
