#DEC49A Hex Code
Color Name: Gold (Crayola)
What is hex #DEC49A Color?
The color name of hex code #DEC49A is Gold (Crayola). The RGB values are (222, 196, 154) which means it is composed of
39% red, 34% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:12 Y:31 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DEC49A has a hue of 37°, 31% 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 #DEC49A Color Codes
| Color Name | Gold (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (222, 196, 154) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 12%, 31%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (37°, 31%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #213B65 [Indigo (Rainbow)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 726 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #9AB4DE [Pale Cerulean] |
| #DEC49A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #DEC49A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DEC49A is #9AB4DE which is called Pale Cerulean. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DEC49A color is offered by #9AB4DE. 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 #DEC49A are #D6DE9A and #DEA29A, called Medium Spring Bud and Pastel Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DEC49A 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 #DEC49A are #9AD6DE (Crystal) and #A29ADE (Light Pastel Purple). 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
#DEC49A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9ADEC4 (Sea Foam Green) and #C49ADE (Wisteria) along with #DEC49A, 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 #DEC49A has #9ADEC4 (Sea Foam Green), #9AB4DE (Pale Cerulean) and #DE9AB4 (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 #DEC49A contains #9ADEA2 (Granny Smith Apple), #9AB4DE (Pale Cerulean) and #DE9AD6 (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 #DEC49A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DEC49A 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 DEC49A Color
Tints
E5D0AE- E8D6B8
- EBDCC2
- EFE2CD
- F2E7D7
- F5EDE1
- F8F3EB
- FCF9F5
Tones
- CBB695
- C2B092
- B8A990
- AFA28D
- A69B8A
- 9C9488
- 938E85
- 898783
Shades
- B29D7B
- 9B896C
- 85765C
- 6F624D
- 594E3E
- 433B2E
- 2C271F
- 16140F
#DEC49A Color Patterns
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#DEC49A Gingham Checks
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#DEC49A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DEC49A Polka Dots Pattern
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#DEC49A Honeycomb Pattern
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#DEC49A Leaves Pattern
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#DEC49A Houndstooth Pattern
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#DEC49A Trellis Pattern
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#DEC49A 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.
