#dcdc42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #dcdc42 is composed of 86.3% red, 86.3% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 70% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #dcdc42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #b9b900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 86
    • G 86
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 70
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#dcdc42 color description : Bright yellow.

#dcdc42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #dcdc42 has RGB values of R:220, G:220, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.7, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 14474306.

Hex triplet dcdc42 #dcdc42
RGB Decimal 220, 220, 66 rgb(220,220,66)
RGB Percent 86.3, 86.3, 25.9 rgb(86.3%,86.3%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 0, 70, 14
HSL 60°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(60,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 85.401, -17.678, 71.324
XYZ 56.092, 66.796, 15.092
xyY 0.407, 0.484, 66.796
CIE-LCH 85.401, 73.482, 103.92
CIE-LUV 85.401, 6.126, 84.973
Hunter-Lab 81.729, -20.519, 46.262
Binary 11011100, 11011100, 01000010

Color Schemes with #dcdc42

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #dcdc42

Below, you can see some colors close to #dcdc42. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#dcdc42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #dcdc42

This text has a font color of #dcdc42.

<span style="color:#dcdc42;">Text here</span>
#dcdc42 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #dcdc42.

<p style="background-color:#dcdc42;">Content here</p>
#dcdc42 border color

This element has a border color of #dcdc42.

<div style="border:1px solid #dcdc42;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#dcdc42;}
.background {background-color:#dcdc42;}
.border {border:1px solid #dcdc42;}

Shades and Tints of #dcdc42

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0a0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefef8 is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #dcdc42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979787 is the less saturated color, while #fefe20 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #dcdc42 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #cacaca Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #ceceaf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #f0d74a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ffd087 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ecd0de Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #e8d947 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #f2d46e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #e6d4a5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population