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Vintage Yellow Color

HEX #CBA92B / RGB (203, 169, 43)

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What is Vintage Yellow Color?

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Vintage Yellow has the hex code #CBA92B. The equivalent RGB values are (203, 169, 43), which means it is composed of 49% red, 41% green and 10% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:79 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, Vintage Yellow has a hue of 47°, 79% 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.

Vintage yellow is a dull and slightly dark shade of yellow-orange color. It can only be used in HTML, CSS and web applications with its hex, RGB, CMYK or HSB color values.

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Vintage Yellow Color Codes

Hex Code#CBA92B
RGB Values(203, 169, 43)
CMYK Values(0%, 17%, 79%, 20%)
HSV/HSB Values(47°, 79%, 80%)
Closest Web Safe#CC9933
Inverse Color#3456D4 [Cerulean Blue]
Closest Pantone®7752 C
Closest RAL1012 [Lemon yellow]
Complementary Color#2B4DCB [New Car]
Vintage Yellow Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#8A8A8A
Desaturated#7B7B7B
Weighted Average (Most Common)#A5A5A5
Weighted Average (Luma)#A7A7A7
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#CDCDCD

Vintage Yellow Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of CBA92B. Complementary color is 2B4DCB

Complementary Palette

The complement of Vintage Yellow is New Car with the hex code #2B4DCB. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CBA92B color is offered by #2B4DCB. 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.

CBA92B 2B4DCB
Analogous color palette with (CBA92B, 9DCB2B and CB592B)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Vintage Yellow (#CBA92B) are Yellow-Green (#9DCB2B) and Ruddy Brown (#CB592B). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Vintage Yellow with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

CBA92B 9DCB2B CB592B
Split Complementary color palette with (CBA92B, 2B9DCB and 592BCB)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Vintage Yellow (#CBA92B) are #2B9DCB (Ball Blue) and #592BCB (Ocean Blue). 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.

CBA92B 2B9DCB 592BCB
Triadic color palette with (CBA92B, 2BCBA9 and A92BCB)

Triadic Palette

Vintage Yellow triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2BCBA9 (Maximum Blue Green) and #A92BCB (Dark Orchid) along with #CBA92B create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

CBA92B 2BCBA9 A92BCB
Tetradic color palette with (CBA92B, 2BCBA9, 2B4DCB and CB2B4D)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Vintage Yellow has four colors - #2BCBA9 (Maximum Blue Green), #2B4DCB (New Car) and #CB2B4D (French Raspberry) in addition to the base color (#CBA92B). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

CBA92B 2BCBA9 2B4DCB CB2B4D
Square color palette with (CBA92B, 2BCB59, 2B4DCB and CB2B9D)

Square Palette

Vintage Yellow square color palette has #2BCB59 (UFO Green), #2B4DCB (New Car) and #CB2B9D (Royal 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.

CBA92B 2BCB59 2B4DCB CB2B9D
Rainbow color

Vintage Yellow Color Rainbow Palette

Our Vintage Yellow rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

CBA82B 65CB2B 2BCB7B 2B92CB 4D2BCB CB2BC0 CB2B37

Tints, Tones & Shades of Vintage Yellow Color

Tints

  • Transparent D5BA55D5BA55
  • Transparent DBC36BDBC36B
  • Transparent E0CB80E0CB80
  • Transparent E5D495E5D495
  • Transparent EADDAAEADDAA
  • Transparent EFE5BFEFE5BF
  • Transparent F5EED5F5EED5
  • Transparent FAF6EAFAF6EA

Tones

  • Transparent BCA13CBCA13C
  • Transparent B59D45B59D45
  • Transparent AD994DAD994D
  • Transparent A69556A69556
  • Transparent 9E905E9E905E
  • Transparent 978C67978C67
  • Transparent 8F886F8F886F
  • Transparent 888478888478

Shades

  • Transparent A28722A28722
  • Transparent 8E761E8E761E
  • Transparent 7A651A7A651A
  • Transparent 665516665516
  • Transparent 514411514411
  • Transparent 3D330D3D330D
  • Transparent 292209292209
  • Transparent 141104141104

Vintage Yellow Color Patterns

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    Vintage Yellow Gingham Checks

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    Vintage Yellow Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Vintage Yellow Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Vintage Yellow Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Vintage Yellow Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Vintage Yellow Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Vintage Yellow Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Vintage Yellow Plaid Pattern


Vintage Yellow Color Interior Ideas

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