#DDCD57 Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Green
What is hex #DDCD57 Color?
The color name of hex code #DDCD57 is Chinese Green. The RGB values are (221, 205, 87) which means it is composed of
43% red, 40% green and 17% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:61 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDCD57 has a hue of 53°, 61% 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 #DDCD57 Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Green |
| RGB Values | (221, 205, 87) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 61%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (53°, 61%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC66 |
| Inverse Color | #2232A8 [Egyptian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 458 C |
| Closest RAL | 1016 [Sulphur yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #5767DD [Royal Blue] |
| #DDCD57 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #DDCD57 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DDCD57 is #5767DD which is called Royal Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DDCD57 color is offered by #5767DD. 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 #DDCD57 are #AADD57 and #DD8A57, called Inchworm and Persian Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDCD57 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 #DDCD57 are #57AADD (Carolina Blue) and #8A57DD (Lavender Indigo). 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
#DDCD57 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #57DDCD (Medium Turquoise) and #CD57DD (Medium Orchid) along with #DDCD57, 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 #DDCD57 has #57DDCD (Medium Turquoise), #5767DD (Royal Blue) and #DD5767 (Indian 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 #DDCD57 contains #57DD8A (Very Light Malachite Green), #5767DD (Royal Blue) and #DD57AA (Raspberry Pink). 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 #DDCD57 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DDCD57 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 DDCD57 Color
Tints
E4D779- E7DC89
- EBE19A
- EEE6AB
- F1EBBC
- F5F0CD
- F8F5DD
- FCFAEE
Tones
- CABE5F
- C1B663
- B8AE67
- AFA76C
- A59F70
- 9C9774
- 938F78
- 89887C
Shades
- B1A446
- 9B903D
- 857B34
- 6F672C
- 585223
- 423E1A
- 2C2911
- 161509
#DDCD57 Color Patterns
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#DDCD57 Gingham Checks
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#DDCD57 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DDCD57 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DDCD57 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DDCD57 Leaves Pattern
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#DDCD57 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DDCD57 Trellis Pattern
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#DDCD57 Plaid Pattern
#DDCD57 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
