#DECB26 Hex Code
Color Name: Saffron
What is hex #DECB26 Color?
The color name of hex code #DECB26 is Saffron. The RGB values are (222, 203, 38) which means it is composed of
48% red, 44% green and 8% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:83 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DECB26 has a hue of 54°, 83% 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 #DECB26 Color Codes
| Color Name | Saffron |
| RGB Values | (222, 203, 38) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 83%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (54°, 83%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #2134D9 [Palatinate Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 611 C |
| Closest RAL | 1018 [Zinc yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #2639DE [Palatinate Blue] |
| #DECB26 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #DECB26 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DECB26 is #2639DE which is called Palatinate Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DECB26 color is offered by #2639DE. 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 #DECB26 are #95DE26 and #DE6F26, called Yellow-Green and Deep Carrot Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DECB26 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 #DECB26 are #2695DE (Bleu De France) and #6F26DE (Blue-Violet). 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
#DECB26 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #26DECB (Turquoise) and #CB26DE (Steel Pink) along with #DECB26, 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 #DECB26 has #26DECB (Turquoise), #2639DE (Palatinate Blue) and #DE2639 (Alizarin Crimson). 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 #DECB26 contains #26DE6F (UFO Green), #2639DE (Palatinate Blue) and #DE2695 (Barbie 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 #DECB26 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DECB26 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 DECB26 Color
Tints
E5D551- E8DB67
- EBE07D
- EFE593
- F2EAA8
- F5EFBE
- F8F5D4
- FCFAE9
Tones
- CBBC38
- C2B541
- B8AD4A
- AFA653
- A69E5C
- 9C9765
- 938F6E
- 898877
Shades
- B2A21E
- 9B8E1B
- 857A17
- 6F6613
- 59510F
- 433D0B
- 2C2908
- 161404
#DECB26 Color Patterns
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#DECB26 Gingham Checks
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#DECB26 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DECB26 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DECB26 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DECB26 Leaves Pattern
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#DECB26 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DECB26 Trellis Pattern
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#DECB26 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.
