#CBC240 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Gold
What is hex #CBC240 Color?
The color name of hex code #CBC240 is Old Gold. The RGB values are (203, 194, 64) which means it is composed of
44% red, 42% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:4 Y:69 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CBC240 has a hue of 56°, 68% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #CBC240 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Gold |
| RGB Values | (203, 194, 64) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 4%, 69%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (56°, 68%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #343DBF [Violet-Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7751 C |
| Closest RAL | 1012 [Lemon yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #4049CB [Iris] |
| #CBC240 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #CBC240 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CBC240 is #4049CB which is called Iris. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CBC240 color is offered by #4049CB. 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 #CBC240 are #8FCB40 and #CB7D40, called Yellow-Green and Peru, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CBC240 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 #CBC240 are #408FCB (Celestial Blue) and #7D40CB (Dark Orchid). 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
#CBC240 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #40CBC2 (Medium Turquoise) and #C240CB (Steel Pink) along with #CBC240, 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 #CBC240 has #40CBC2 (Medium Turquoise), #4049CB (Iris) and #CB4049 (English Vermillion). 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 #CBC240 contains #40CB7D (UFO Green), #4049CB (Iris) and #CB408F (Smitten). 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 #CBC240 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CBC240 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 CBC240 Color
Tints
D5CE66- DBD479
- E0DA8C
- E5E1A0
- EAE7B3
- EFEDC6
- F5F3D9
- FAF9EC
Tones
- BCB54D
- B5AE53
- ADA85A
- A6A160
- 9E9A66
- 97946D
- 8F8D73
- 88877A
Shades
- A29B33
- 8E882D
- 7A7426
- 666120
- 514E1A
- 3D3A13
- 29270D
- 141306
#CBC240 Color Patterns
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#CBC240 Gingham Checks
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#CBC240 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CBC240 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CBC240 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CBC240 Leaves Pattern
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#CBC240 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CBC240 Trellis Pattern
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#CBC240 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.
