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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 204 199 83 it is the complementary color RGB 51 56 172. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 204 199 83. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 209 199 78, RGB 226 217 97, RGB 243 235 116, RGB 255 253 135 and RGB 255 255 154

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 204 199 83. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 204 199 83, RGB 187 181 64, RGB 170 163 45, RGB 153 145 26 and RGB 136 127 7

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 203 198 82, RGB 203 165 82, RGB 203 133 82, RGB 203 100 82 and RGB 203 82 82

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 203 198 82, RGB 175 203 82, RGB 143 203 82, RGB 110 203 82 and RGB 82 203 86

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 204 199 83 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 203 198 82, RGB 221 215 64 and RGB 239 231 45

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 203 198 82, RGB 185 181 100, RGB 167 165 118, RGB 148 148 136 and RGB 130 131 154

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 203 132 82, RGB 203 165 82, RGB 203 197 82, RGB 177 203 82 and RGB 144 203 82

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 156 151 46, RGB 188 182 56, RGB 203 198 82, RGB 212 208 113 and RGB 222 219 145

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 204 199 83, RGB 82 203 100 and RGB 148 82 203

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 204 199 83, RGB 82 203 197 and RGB 197 82 203

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 204 199 83, RGB 82 203 100, RGB 82 88 203 and RGB 203 82 185

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 204 199 83 shade: RGB 204 199 83, RGB 82 203 136, RGB 82 88 203 and RGB 203 82 148

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 2 / 59 / 20

HEX #CCC753

RGB 204 199 83

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.64, -12.87, 57.21

 

Complementary color

CMYK 70 / 67 / 0 / 33

HEX #3338AC

RGB 51 56 172

HSL 237.52, 0.54%, 0.44%

LAB 30.67, 36.66, -62.48

 

CMYK 0 / 5 / 63 / 18

HEX #D1C74E

RGB 209 199 78

HSL 55.42, 0.59%, 0.56%

LAB 79.01, -11.11, 59.88

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 57 / 11

HEX #E2D961

RGB 226 217 97

HSL 55.81, 0.69%, 0.63%

LAB 85.33, -11.86, 58.97

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 52 / 5

HEX #F3EB74

RGB 243 235 116

HSL 56.22, 0.84%, 0.7%

LAB 91.56, -12.49, 57.92

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 47 / 0

HEX #FFFD87

RGB 255 253 135

HSL 59, 1%, 0.76%

LAB 97.33, -14.97, 56.26

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 40 / 0

HEX #FFFF9A

RGB 255 255 154

HSL 60, 1%, 0.8%

LAB 98.08, -14.13, 48.19

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 59 / 20

HEX #CCC753

RGB 204 199 83

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.64, -12.87, 57.21

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 66 / 27

HEX #BBB540

RGB 187 181 64

HSL 57.07, 0.49%, 0.49%

LAB 72.22, -12.09, 58

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 74 / 33

HEX #AAA32D

RGB 170 163 45

HSL 56.64, 0.58%, 0.42%

LAB 65.69, -11.14, 58.38

 

CMYK 0 / 5 / 83 / 40

HEX #99911A

RGB 153 145 26

HSL 56.22, 0.71%, 0.35%

LAB 59.06, -9.96, 57.94

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 95 / 47

HEX #887F07

RGB 136 127 7

HSL 55.81, 0.9%, 0.28%

LAB 52.32, -8.51, 56.03

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBC652

RGB 203 198 82

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.28, -12.85, 57.23

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBA552

RGB 203 165 82

HSL 41.16, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 69.62, 4.4, 47.51

 

CMYK 0 / 34 / 60 / 20

HEX #CB8552

RGB 203 133 82

HSL 25.29, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 61.72, 21.79, 38.2

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 60 / 20

HEX #CB6452

RGB 203 100 82

HSL 8.93, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 54.47, 39.34, 29.23

 

CMYK 0 / 60 / 60 / 20

HEX #CB5252

RGB 203 82 82

HSL 0, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 51.08, 48.11, 24.89

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBC652

RGB 203 198 82

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.28, -12.85, 57.23

 

CMYK 14 / 0 / 60 / 20

HEX #AFCB52

RGB 175 203 82

HSL 73.88, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 77.54, -26.76, 55.81

 

CMYK 30 / 0 / 60 / 20

HEX #8FCB52

RGB 143 203 82

HSL 89.75, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 75.55, -38.96, 53.04

 

CMYK 46 / 0 / 60 / 20

HEX #6ECB52

RGB 110 203 82

HSL 106.12, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 73.96, -49.94, 50.8

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 58 / 20

HEX #52CB56

RGB 82 203 86

HSL 121.98, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 73.01, -56.95, 47.65

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBC652

RGB 203 198 82

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.28, -12.85, 57.23

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 71 / 13

HEX #DDD740

RGB 221 215 64

HSL 57.71, 0.7%, 0.56%

LAB 84.14, -14.89, 70.84

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 81 / 6

HEX #EFE72D

RGB 239 231 45

HSL 57.53, 0.86%, 0.56%

LAB 89.72, -15.96, 82.09

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBC652

RGB 203 198 82

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.28, -12.85, 57.23

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 46 / 27

HEX #B9B564

RGB 185 181 100

HSL 57.18, 0.38%, 0.56%

LAB 72.42, -10.1, 41.56

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 29 / 35

HEX #A7A576

RGB 167 165 118

HSL 57.55, 0.22%, 0.56%

LAB 66.85, -6.9, 24.69

 

CMYK 16 / 15 / 0 / 40

HEX #82839A

RGB 130 131 154

HSL 237.5, 0.11%, 0.56%

LAB 55.39, 4.55, -12.4

RGB 130 131 154

CMYK 0 / 35 / 60 / 20

HEX #CB8452

RGB 203 132 82

HSL 24.79, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 61.49, 22.33, 37.92

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBA552

RGB 203 165 82

HSL 41.16, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 69.62, 4.4, 47.51

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBC552

RGB 203 197 82

HSL 57.02, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.02, -12.34, 56.94

 

CMYK 13 / 0 / 60 / 20

HEX #B1CB52

RGB 177 203 82

HSL 72.89, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 77.68, -25.96, 56

 

CMYK 29 / 0 / 60 / 20

HEX #90CB52

RGB 144 203 82

HSL 89.26, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 75.61, -38.6, 53.12

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 71 / 39

HEX #9C972E

RGB 156 151 46

HSL 57.27, 0.54%, 0.4%

LAB 61.13, -10.96, 53.14

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 70 / 26

HEX #BCB638

RGB 188 182 56

HSL 57.27, 0.54%, 0.48%

LAB 72.52, -12.61, 61.47

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 60 / 20

HEX #CBC652

RGB 203 198 82

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.28, -12.85, 57.23

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 47 / 17

HEX #D4D071

RGB 212 208 113

HSL 57.58, 0.54%, 0.64%

LAB 82, -11.69, 47.35

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 35 / 13

HEX #DEDB91

RGB 222 219 145

HSL 57.66, 0.54%, 0.72%

LAB 86.12, -9.93, 36.81

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 59 / 20

HEX #CCC753

RGB 204 199 83

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.64, -12.87, 57.21

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 51 / 20

HEX #52CB64

RGB 82 203 100

HSL 128.93, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 73.17, -55.13, 41.21

 

CMYK 27 / 60 / 0 / 20

HEX #9452CB

RGB 148 82 203

HSL 272.73, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 47.81, 49.59, -52.43

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 59 / 20

HEX #CCC753

RGB 204 199 83

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.64, -12.87, 57.21

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 3 / 20

HEX #52CBC5

RGB 82 203 197

HSL 177.02, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 75.16, -34.85, -7.11

 

CMYK 3 / 60 / 0 / 20

HEX #C552CB

RGB 197 82 203

HSL 297.02, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 54.26, 61.67, -41.78

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 59 / 20

HEX #CCC753

RGB 204 199 83

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.64, -12.87, 57.21

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 51 / 20

HEX #52CB64

RGB 82 203 100

HSL 128.93, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 73.17, -55.13, 41.21

 

CMYK 60 / 57 / 0 / 20

HEX #5258CB

RGB 82 88 203

HSL 237.02, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 42.89, 31.95, -60.67

 

CMYK 0 / 60 / 9 / 20

HEX #CB52B9

RGB 203 82 185

HSL 308.93, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 54.27, 60.2, -31.34

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 59 / 20

HEX #CCC753

RGB 204 199 83

HSL 57.52, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 78.64, -12.87, 57.21

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 33 / 20

HEX #52CB88

RGB 82 203 136

HSL 146.78, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 73.73, -49.08, 23.58

 

CMYK 60 / 57 / 0 / 20

HEX #5258CB

RGB 82 88 203

HSL 237.02, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 42.89, 31.95, -60.67

 

CMYK 0 / 60 / 27 / 20

HEX #CB5294

RGB 203 82 148

HSL 327.27, 0.54%, 0.56%

LAB 52.81, 54.81, -11.95

 

Description

Color code: RGB 204 199 83 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 204 199 83 | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 204 red, 199 green and 83 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
204 199 83 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 2 magenta, 59 yellow and 20 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 2% 59% 20% C M Y K

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